List of people with bulimia nervosa
This is a list of notable people who suffer (or have suffered) from bulimia nervosa. Often simply known as bulimia, this is an eating disorder which is characterized by consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time, followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the calories consumed, usually by self-induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics or excessive exercise. Eating disorders are known to be more common in people whose occupations involve significant focus on appearance, like athletes or celebrities.[1]
Actors
- Russell Brand, English comedian and actor
- Candace Cameron Bure, American actress
- Margaret Cho, American actress, author and comedian
- Sally Field, American actress
- Jane Fonda, American actress and fitness instructor
- Ashley Hamilton, American actor
- Diane Keaton, American actress
- Lindsay Lohan, American actress and singer
- Maureen McCormick, American actress
- Thandie Newton, British actress
- Gilda Radner, American actress and comedian
- Adam Rickitt, British actor
- Yeardley Smith, American actress and voice actress
- Ally Sheedy, American actress
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler, American actress
Music
- Anahí, Mexican singer and actress, formerly of RBD
- Paula Abdul,[2] American singer, dancer, choreographer and former judge on American Idol
- Lily Allen, British singer
- Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, British singer, formerly of The Spice Girls
- Lady Gaga, American singer
- Geri Halliwell, aka Ginger Spice, British singer, formerly of The Spice Girls
- Whitney Houston, American singer and actress
- Ryan Jarman, British singer, of The Cribs
- Elton John,[3] British musician
- Demi Lovato,[4] American singer and actress
- Katharine McPhee,[5] American singer
- Alanis Morissette,[6] Canadian-American musician
- Josh Ramsay, Canadian singer, of Marianas Trench
- Kesha Rose Sebert, American singer
- Nicole Scherzinger, American singer, formerly of The Pussycat Dolls
- Lynda Thomas,[7] Mexican musician
- Amy Winehouse, British singer-songwriter
Other
- Robbie Coburn, Australian poet
- David Coulthard,[8] British Formula One racing driver
- Katie Couric,[9] American television journalist
- Diana, Princess of Wales[10]
- Michelle Duggar,[11] American reality television star on 19 Kids and Counting
- Andrew Flintoff, British athlete
- Bethenny Frankel, American reality television star
- Marya Hornbacher,[12] American author
- Sharon Osbourne, British media personality, wife of Ozzy Osbourne
- John Prescott,[13] British politician
- Joan Rivers, American talk show host and comedian
- Chloe Sims, British reality television star
- Richard Simmons,[14] American fitness instructor and television personality
See also
References
- ^ "Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa." The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2004. Credo Reference. Web. Accessed 25 August 2011.
- ^ http://www.your-bulimia-recovery.com/paula-abdul-bulimia.html
- ^ "Larry King Live: Interview With Elton John Aired 25 January 2002". Transcripts.cnn.com. 25 January 2002. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
[Asked whether he knew of Princess Diana's eating disorder] Yes, I did. We were both bulimic.
- ^ Johnston, Janice. "'Demi Lovato Interview: Teen Star Opens Up on Bulimia, Cutting Issues". Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (2006-06-22). "'Idol' Runner-Up Katharine McPhee Reveals Eating Disorder". MTV News. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ Felts, Susannah (2009-11-20). "How Alanis Morissette Beat Her Eating Disorder". Health. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ "Lynda sigue luchando contra la Bulimia". El Universal (Mexico) (in Spanish). 2000-10-26. Retrieved 2015-04-05.
- ^ "David Coulthard battled bulimia as a teen". The Daily Telegraph. London: TMG. 21 August 2007. ISSN 0307-1235. OCLC 49632006. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
- ^ "Katie Couric Reveals Past Battle With Bulimia". People. September 24, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ^ Morton, Andrew (1998). Diana: her true story - in her own words (Commemorative ed.). New York: Pocket Books. ISBN 978-0-671-02412-3.
- ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/10/michelle-duggar-bulimia_n_6840742.html.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.maryahornbacher.com/home.html.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Hawkins, Ross (20 April 2008). "Prescott's shocking confession". BBC News. London: BBC. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
- ^ Spitznagel, Eric (April 25, 2012). "Interview with Richard Simmons". Men's Health. Retrieved May 31, 2016.