There is no hiding it anymore! Mental health is part of everyday life, even for A-listers. While fame used to come with pressure to stay silent, today’s stars are saying what used to stay behind closed doors. Anxiety, depression, trauma, it is all real, and they are finally talking about it.
This honesty doesn’t just help them. It helps millions who look up to these celebs. When the most followed people on earth talk openly, the conversation around mental health becomes a little easier for everyone.
Selena Gomez
Back in 2016, the "Lose You to Love Me" singer canceled her "Revival" tour and told People that she was dealing with panic attacks, depression, and anxiety. That was just the beginning. In her 2022 Apple TV+ documentary "My Mind & Me," Selena Gomez shared even more, revealing her bipolar diagnosis and day-to-day mental battles.
Gomez / IG / As a mental health advocate, Selena Gomez has co-created Wondermind, a platform focused on emotional fitness.
The star singer has made it clear that mental health is not something to be ashamed of. It is something to protect and prioritize.
Billie Eilish
In a 2019 Rolling Stone interview, Billie Eilish laid it all out. Depression hit early. The "Happier Than Ever" singer talked about self-hate, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts that started when she was just 13.
Years later, Eilish still makes mental health part of her message. From therapy to creative expression, she shares her coping tools openly.
Kylie Jenner
The youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner empire shocked fans when she admitted that anxiety had been part of her life since childhood. During a 2019 Interview Germany feature, Kylie Jenner spoke about the emotional toll of fame and the moments where it all felt too heavy.
While the internet shows a polished image of the beauty mogul, Jenner let people in on the truth. She has had meltdowns, cried in private, and questioned her worth.
The story mattered because it came from someone who seemed to have everything.
Megan Thee Stallion
In 2022, Megan Thee Stallion released "Traumazine," an album packed with personal pain. It wasn’t just music. It was therapy. Through lyrics and interviews with The Cut and Rolling Stone, the Houston rapper opened up about grief, isolation, and emotional exhaustion following her mother’s death and a public court battle.
Stallion / IG / “Cry Baby” hitmaker Megan Stallion, 30, has launched a mental health resource site, "Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too," offering therapy links and support tools.
She used her platform not just to speak out, but to lift others up with her.
Hailey Bieber
On the "Call Her Daddy" podcast in 2022, Hailey Bieber broke the silence about her anxiety. The pressure of public judgment, online hate, and endless comparisons left the model feeling overwhelmed and trapped. Panic attacks became part of her routine.
Turning to therapy and stepping back from social media gave the Rhode Skin founder breathing room. These days, Bieber talks often about mental health and emotional boundaries.
Lucy Hale
For a long time, Lucy Hale kept her struggles hidden. But in a 2021 Daily Telegraph interview, the "Pretty Little Liars" actress opened up about battling eating disorders, addiction, and low self-esteem. She described putting on a brave face while everything inside was falling apart.
Starting therapy at 22 marked the beginning of real change. In 2023, Hale celebrated a year of sobriety and has continued sharing her journey.