Mental health is no longer a private issue for ‘commoners.’ When public figures talk about it, they shift the culture. A-list celebrities are starting real conversations about mental health, not in vague terms, but with raw details about anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout.
Here are some A-Listers who have opened up about their mental health:
Justin Bieber
Star singer Justin Bieber, 31, has been open about battling depression and anxiety since his teen stardom. Bieber has described waking up every day feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, despite his fame and success. He admitted to using drugs as a way to numb emotional pain, which only made things worse.
Rather than hide those struggles, Justin Bieber chose to speak up. Therapy, support from his wife Hailey, and faith played major roles in his healing. Today, he uses social media to encourage fans to take their mental health seriously and seek help without shame.
Simone Biles
One of the most decorated gymnasts in history, Simone Biles, shocked the world during the Tokyo Olympics. In the middle of global competition, she chose to step back. Not because of injury, but to protect her mental health.
She experienced the “twisties,” a dangerous mental block that made performing risky.
Her decision sent a loud message that mental health matters, even on the world stage. Biles faced criticism, but she stayed firm. Instead of pushing through pain, the gymnast chose healing, proving that bravery doesn’t always look like winning gold.
Lili Reinhart
Lili Reinhart, best known for playing Betty on “Riverdale,” has consistently spoken about living with depression and anxiety. She has detailed her panic attacks, how they isolated her in high school, and the ways she copes even now as a star.
Reinhart also calls out how mental illness is too often glamorized or misunderstood in Hollywood. By posting unfiltered thoughts about therapy and bad days, the actress reminds fans that healing is messy and non-linear.
Maisie Williams
“Game of Thrones” breakout star, Maisie Williams, didn’t grow up in peace. She has shared painful truths about childhood abuse and the long-lasting impact it had on her mental health.
Her recovery has involved intense reflection, professional therapy, and years of work. Rather than bury the past, Williams talks about it with clarity and grit. Her story gives hope to people with similar scars, proving that healing is possible, even from the deepest wounds.
Sophie Turner
Life in the spotlight was not kind to Sophie Turner. Known for her role as Sansa Stark, the 29-year-old actress revealed how criticism on social media wrecked her self-esteem. Trolls targeted her appearance, and the constant judgment triggered depression during her teens.
What pulled her out was therapy, medication, and a strong support system, including now-husband Joe Jonas. Turner doesn’t glamorize her recovery. She makes it clear that dealing with mental health is not a one-time fix but a lifelong commitment. And she is not afraid to say it out loud.