57 Stars Who Beat The Odds
Approximately 4 out of every 100 people have some form of scoliosis. The most common form of scoliosis is idiopathic scoliosis, which occurs in approximately 2% the population. So it’s not surprising to learn that there are many famous people with scoliosis.
We tend to place celebrities on pedestals and at times it can be easy to forget they are people just like us with flaws and personal hurdles to overcome. Here is a list of famous people, celebrities, stars, actors, athletes and even some historical figures with scoliosis. Some names are actually links to articles specifically about the celebrity’s scoliosis. These articles can be interesting, informative and inspirational for individuals with scoliosis who may have had similar experiences. Many of these stars with scoliosis have achieved greatness despite having scoliosis and the challenging symptoms of scoliosis. There are stories about the complications of surgery, the torture of bracing, memories of adolescent insecurities and the benefits of exercise.
Famous People with Scoliosis
1. Alexandra Marinescu – Romanian Olympic Gymnast
2. Ashley Argota – Actress & Musician
3. Ayesha Jones – Model
4. Brooke Lyons – Actress
5. Carmen Lynch – Comedian
6. Chanelle Johnson – Australian dancer
7. Chloe Sevigny – Actress
8. Catherine Oxenburg – Actress/Model
9. Daryl Hannah – Actress
10. Dudley Hart – Golf Player
11. Elettra Wiedemann – Daughter of Isabella Rossellini
12. Elizabeth Taylor – Actress
13. General Douglas MacArthur
14. Giacomo Leopardi – Italian poet
15. Giuliana Rancic – Entertainment Journalist
16. Gillian McKeith – Food Guru
17. Isabella Rossellini – Actress
18. James Blake – Tennis Pro
19. Janet Evans – Olympic Swimmer
20. Jeanette Lee – Professional Pool Player
21. Jeffrey Tate – Musician
22. Jenny Thompson – Swimmer
23. Jessica Andrews – Country Singer
24. Jessica Ashwood – Olympic Swimmer
25. Jillian Weise – Actress
26. Jo Beth Williams – Actress
27. John Lydon / Johnny Rotten – Lead singer, Sex Pistols
28. Jon Olson – Olympic Swimmer
29. Julia Burgoyne – Miss America Contestant
30. Katherine Southard – Miss North Carolina
31. Katie Webb Pro – Professional Golfer
32. Kristin Kreuk – Actress
33. Kurt Cobain – Lead singer of Nirvana
34. Lamar Gant – World Record Powerlifter
35. Laura Dern – Actress
36. Linda Blair – Actress
37. Lisa Howard – Actress
38. Liza Minnelli – Actress
39. Lourdes Ciccone Ritchie – Madonna’s daughter
40. Maritza Correia – Olympic Swimmer
41. Melanie Blatt – Singer – All Saints
42. Princess Eugenie – Grandaughter to the Queen (UK)
43. Rebecca Romijn – Actress/Model
44. Renee Russo – Actress
45. Rita Simons – British Actress
46. Robert Loudermilk – Tennessee Football Player
47. Rowena Wallace – Australian Actress
48. Sarah Michelle Gellar – Actress
49. Sarah Polley – Actress
50. Shailene Woodley – Actress
51. Shoshana Pavett – Opera Singer
52. Stacy Lewis – Golfer
53. Tutankahman – Egyptian Pharaoh
54. Usain Bolt – Olympic runner
55. Yo-Yo Ma – Cellist
56. Vanessa Williams – Actress/ Singer
57. Zsa Zsa Padilla – Filipino Actress/ Singer