What some people consider disabilities, others find to be special gifts. Thinking differently or having a unique problem-solving perspective can also correlate with enhanced creativity and artistic skill. Here are some people who have achieved amazing things and also have learning disabilities or are neurodivergent.

Famous People who have ADHD

  • Greta Gerwig, director, “Barbie”, “Little Women”, “Lady Bird”

  • Zach Wilson, NFL QB

  • Dave Grohl, musician

  • Adam Levine, musician

  • Scott Kelly, astronaut

  • Shane Victorino, former Phillies player

  • Justin Timberlake, musician

  • Simone Biles, Olympic-gold medal gymnast

Famous People who have Dyslexia

  • Jennifer Aniston, actress

  • Whoopi Goldberg, actress

  • Tom Cruise, actor

  • Cher, singer/actress

  • Steven Spielberg, director “ET”, “Jaws”

  • Anderson Cooper, journalist CNN

  • Keira Knightley, actress

  • Keanu Reeves, actor

  • Tom Holland, actor

Famous People who have Anxiety Disorders and Depression

  • Amanda Seyfried, actress, OCD and anxiety

  • Camila Cabello, singer, OCD and anxiety

  • Megan Fox, actress, OCD

  • David Beckham, athlete, OCD

  • Leonardo Dicaprio, actor, OCD

  • Kristen Bell, actress, anxiety + depression

  • Emma Stone, actress, anxiety + panic attacks

  • Lady Gaga, actress/singer, anxiety and depression

  • John Green, author, anxiety

  • Bruce Springsteen, singer, depression

  • Jim Carrey, actor, depression

Famous People with Bipolar Disorder

  • Mariah Carrey, singer

  • Carrie Fisher, actress

  • Chappell Roan, singer

  • Johnny Manziel, QB of Tampa Bay Bucs

Michael Phelps, Olympic-gold medal swimmer, has learning disabilities and depression.

Mark Ruffalo, actor, has ADHD, dyslexia, and depression.

Trevor Noah has ADHD and depression.

Demi Lovato, singer/actress, has bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.