Famous People Who Are Affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Robert Pattinson: Known for his role in the Twilight series, Robert Pattinson has openly discussed his experiences with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). He confessed, "Body dysmorphia, overall tremendous anxiety. I suppose it's because of these tremendous insecurities that I never found a way to become egotistical."

Lili Reinhart: Best known for her role in the TV show 'Riverdale', Lili Reinhart has been vocal about her struggles with body dysmorphic disorder. She shared, "The first time I got acne, I was in seventh grade and it made me develop a form of body dysmorphic disorder."

Miley Cyrus: Miley Cyrus revealed that she developed body dysmorphia after working on 'Hannah Montana.' The pressure to look a certain way during the show left her in a bit of a crisis. These celebrities' openness about their battles with body dysmorphia sheds light on the importance of mental health and self-acceptance, even in the world of fame and beauty standards.

Megan Fox: Even as a 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue cover model, Megan Fox has openly discussed her battle with body dysmorphia. She revealed, "I don't ever see myself really the way other people see me."

Shirley Manson: The lead singer of Garbage, Shirley Manson, has spoken out about her history of body dysmorphia. She recalled moments of self-doubt, saying, "My tummy stuck out, my bum was too big… It was driving me crazy, and I was wasting energy – precious energy – that I should have been putting into my music or my family or friends."

Uma Thurman: Uma Thurman shared that she developed body dysmorphic disorder after giving birth to her first child in 1998, leading to difficulties with her self-image.

Sarah Michelle Gellar: Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar has openly discussed her struggle with body dysmorphia. She found that parenthood helped reduce her preoccupation with her appearance.

Billie Eilish: The talented singer Billie Eilish has been candid about her battle with body dysmorphia. She revealed, "I've never felt comfortable in really tiny clothes. I was always worried about my appearance. That was the peak of my body dysmorphia. I couldn't look in the mirror at all."

Hayden Panettiere: Actress Hayden Panettiere developed body dysmorphia after encountering cruel comments about her appearance online. To cope, she reminds herself that "beauty is an opinion, not a fact."

Chloë Grace Moretz: Chloë Grace Moretz's experience with body dysmorphia was triggered by social media memes and backlash. She explained, "My body is being used as a joke, and it's something that I can't change about who I am."