List of celebrities with scoliosis, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Scoliosis is a condition in which an individual's spine is curved into an “S” or a “?” rather than being straight. Scoliosis is usually diagnosed in children and adolescents. It can be treated with physical therapy, surgery, bracing, stretching and exercise.
Who is the most famous person who has scoliosis? Sarah Michelle Gellar tops our list. The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was growing up and she still suffers from the condition. Gellar runs on a treadmill and does Pilates to help alleviate the symptoms of scoliosis. Other famous actresses with scoliosis include “Kill Bill” star Daryl Hannah, “American Psycho” actress Chloe Sevigny and “Enlightened” star Laura Dern.
Just because an individual has scoliosis, doesn't mean that they can't participate in sports. Several Olympians and other athletes have been diagnosed with scoliosis including Janet Evans, Maritza Carreia and Usain Bolt. Tennis star James Blake also has the condition. Other stars with scoliosis include Sex Pistols front man Johnny Lydon, General Douglas McArthur and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
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Age: 39
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Profession: Television producer, Actor, Voice acting
Credits: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cruel Intentions, The Grudge, I Know What You Did Last Summer
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Runner Usain Bolt was born with scoliosis.
Age: 30
Birthplace: Sherwood Content, Jamaica
Profession: Track and field athlete
Credits: Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, Infinite Challenge, The Big Fat Quiz of the Yea, London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
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#12 on Athletes Who Should Get a Reality Show
#8 on The Best Athletes of All Time
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#22 on The Athletes That Millennials Love the Most
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Rebecca Romijn was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was 13.
Age: 44
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States of America
Profession: Television producer, Fashion Model, Musician, Film Producer, Actor, + more
Credits: X-Men 2, X-Men, X-Men: The Last Stand, Femme Fatale
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#41 on The Best Marvel Movie Actors Ever
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Actress Elizabeth Taylor was born with scoliosis.
Age: Died at 79 (1932-2011)
Birthplace: Hampstead Garden Suburb, United Kingdom
Profession: Film Producer, Actor
Credits: Giant, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Place in the Sun
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#10 on The Best Actresses in Film History
#56 on The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History
#28 on The Best Living English Actresses
#22 on The Greatest Former Child Stars
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