Bell’s Palsy is one of the most misunderstood conditions on the face of the planet. This condition causes partial or complete paralysis of the face and doesn’t have a connection with any other illness. It often appears quickly overnight and can go away in a couple of days or can stay with the person for a long time. This is a pretty scary affliction to be dealing with but is surprisingly pretty common. There are even tons of Hollywood celebrities that have dealt with Bell’s Palsy throughout their lives. Keep reading down below to learn more about these celebrities and how they dealt with this paralysis condition.
1. Pierce Brosnan
The Hollywood actor, Pierce Brosnan, dealt with Bell’s Palsy when he was younger. However, as he has grown up, he’s gotten over the condition and has made a complete recovery. He was born in Ireland and has been a businessman, an actor, an activist, and a film maker. You’ve probably seen Pierce in movies like Tomorrow Never Dies and GoldenEye! Pierce is a great example of someone who’s been super successful, regardless of the impact that Bell’s Palsy has had on his life.
2. Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone is one of those Hollywood actors that pretty much everyone knows. If you don’t know who this is, then go watch movies like Rocky, Rambo, and the Expendables. However, did you know that Sylvester’s slurred speaking style is thanks to his Bell’s Palsy? That’s right – this condition actually helped him in his career because pretty much everyone knows of him because of his slurred speaking style. Pretty incredible, right?
3. Katie Holmes
You might know more about Katie Holmes because of the man she used to be married to (Tom Cruise), but she is so much more than that. She is an incredible actress who was in Batman Begins and Dawson’s Creek. However, did you know that she actually deals with Bell’s Palsy on a daily basis? She has a classic smirk on her face that was brought along by Bell’s Palsy. It is way tougher for actresses and singers dealing with Bell’s Palsy to stay in the league, but she triumphed!
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4. George Clooney
Now, you definitely know George Clooney. He is one of the most famous and successful actors out there, but did you know that he has also had his fights with Bell’s Palsy? He had a tough battle with the condition while he was in middle school and has since called that period of his life one of the worst and most tough. You’ve seen George Clooney in movies like Ocean’s Eleven, Up in the Air, and Gravity.
5. Roseanne Barr
When Roseanne Barr was three years old, she started struggling with Bell’s Palsy. She grew up in Salt Lake City and had to fight through Bell’s Palsy at this young age. You will know Roseanne Barr from her signature show Roseanne, The Roseanne Show, and General Hospital. She is another one of the most accomplished Hollywood actresses of our generation, so it’s even more incredible that she fought off Bell’s Palsy as a young child. It shows that no matter what adversity you face, you can still find success.
6. Ralph Nader
Next up, we have a famous actor and failed US presidential contender, Ralph Nader. You might not know about this, but he actually had Bell’s Palsy in his face for about two or three months. One side of his face was completely paralyzed for this time period, which proved to be very difficult for him to deal with. You probably know Ralph from some of his movies like Fun with Dick and Jane and An Unreasonable Man.
7. Emily Maynard
You most likely know Emily Maynard from her roles on the Bachelor and the Bachelorette. But did you know that her entire ride side of her face was paralyzed when she was a teenager, thanks to Bell’s Palsy? Most people don’t know this about her, but it was a defining time in her life that she had to get through. Another cool fact about Emily is that she has a career as an event planner, other than her roles in the Bachelor and the Bachelorette.
8. Allen Ginsburg
Allen Ginsburg was a poet and an actor who died back in 1997. However, did you know this his whole right side was paralyzed by Bell’s Palsy? This was a tough thing for him to get through, but he ended up being a super successful person regardless of the condition. He can be seen in movies like Me and My Brother and Heavy Petting.
9. Amy Brenneman
Even Amy Brenneman has had her battles with Bell’s Palsy throughout the years. This famous actress is best known in her roles in Heat, Private Practice, and 88 Minutes. She also doubles her actress roles as a film producer and screenwriter. Even though she has had to deal with Bell’s Palsy throughout her life, she has become a super success in the Hollywood scene. This shows again how important it is to preserve through any adversity you may face in your life to find success.
10. Terrance Howard
Terrance Howard is most known for his role in Hustle and Flow, but did you know that he actually dealt with Bell’s Palsy while he was in high school? Parts of his face were completely paralyzed while he was going to school. You will also know Terrance from his roles in Iron Man and Prisoners. Definitely, check out this great actor if you haven’t already and remember that he has been through a lot in his life thanks to Bell’s Palsy!
If you’ve never heard of Bell’s Palsy before or you didn’t know much about it in the first place, you should now be more aware of this condition. Even if you are facing Bell’s Palsy in your personal life, you can use these Hollywood actors and actresses as an inspiration to you. If they can get through this condition and find success, then anyone can!
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10 Hollywood Celebrities Who Had Bell’s Palsy
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