27 Celebrities On Dealing With Depression And Bipolar Disorder
"There's nothing worse than being fake happy."
1. Wayne Brady

After the death of Robin Williams, Brady opened up about his own depression battles.
2. Nicki Minaj

In a 2011 Cosmo article, Nicki opened up about the depression she felt when she first started out as a performer and had to deal with constant disappointment.
3. Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen reportedly experienced a deep depression after her show on ABC got canceled in 1998.
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Kanye reportedly felt suicidal after his mother's death in 2007.
5. Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato has been outspoken about her bipolar disorder and is an advocate for mental health.
6. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga revealed her difficulties in dealing with depression (and how she learned to overcome it) in Harper's Bazaar.
7. Miley Cyrus

Miley talked about her ongoing battle against depression in an Elle article this past April.
8. Jim Carrey

The comedian had previously used Prozac to "help him out of a jam" but now lives a fully drug- and alcohol-free life, even avoiding coffee.
9. Brad Pitt

Pitt felt depressed early on in his acting career, and attributes a trip to Casablanca to helping him overcome his depression.
10. Angelina Jolie

Jolie slipped into a depression in 2008 after tragedy struck in her family.
11. Jon Hamm

The Mad Men actor said that he found antidepressants and therapy helpful in working through his depression.
12. Halle Berry

Berry contemplated suicide after the end of her first marriage in 1996.
13. Pete Wentz

The singer is quite vocal about fighting depression and seeks to help others struggling as well.
14. Mandy Moore

After her then-boyfriend Zach Braff admitted to dealing with mild depression, Mandy Moore revealed her own struggles.
15. Mel C.

The former Spice Girl admitted to having depression and an eating disorder in the past.
16. Russell Brand

The actor-comedian copes with his depression by channeling it into his art.
17. Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst described the impossible emotional standards of being an actor dealing with depression.
18. Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd cited rehab as the first time her feelings felt validated.
19. Winona Ryder

After breaking up with Johnny Depp, Ryder went into a deep depression and felt as though she wasn't entitled to her feelings because of her success as an actor.
20. Michelle Williams

The former Destiny's Child member encourages everyone with depression to seek help.
21. Gwyneth Paltrow

it wasn't until Gwyneth's second child that she started to feel the effects of postpartum depression.
22. Brooke Shields

In 2005, Brooke Shields spoke out against Tom Cruise's interview with Matt Lauer, where he was dismissive of Shields' postpartum depression.
23. Roseanne Barr

Barr is a passionate advocate for yoga and other forms of spiritual healing.
24. Drew Carey

The comedian touched upon how tough it is to seek help when working in the entertainment industry.
25. Sheryl Crow

The singer admitted to having thought about suicide in the past.
26. Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher has been vocal about her difficulties with bipolar disorder.
27. Catherine Zeta-Jones

Though she wanted to remain fairly private about her struggle, Catherine Zeta-Jones is all for people seeking the help they need.