17 Actors who suffered from depression at some point in their career

42nd Torino Film Festival 2024 - Day 3 - Source: Getty
42nd Torino Film Festival 2024 - Day 3 - Source: Getty

14. Ellen DeGeneres

2017 MTV Video Music Awards - Roaming Show - Source: Getty
2017 MTV Video Music Awards - Roaming Show - Source: Getty

While Ellen DeGeneres is famous for her humor, equanimity, and smile, she has faced deep bouts of depression, especially after coming out as gay in the late 1990s. Following professional setbacks and public condemnation, she felt isolated and hopeless. DeGeneres credits therapy and self-reflection for helping her overcome those dark periods. She has always emphasized her belief in resilience and authenticity, stating that vulnerability has strengthened both her personal and professional life and inspired others facing similar challenges.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala
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