But what we fail to do is recognise these celebrities as fellow human beings. Perhaps it is a function of the fact that we only get to see them through the rose-tinted glasses of the media but we often forget to remember that even, celebrities are not spared from everyday struggles life has to offer. In fact, we were shocked when our favourite A-lister Cameron Diaz spoke of something as common as ageing and wrinkles. But thanks to technology and social networking websites like Twitter and Instagram, we now have a more personal connection with idols, which in turn, use these platforms as a means to share their real, human issues. Take a look at our list of bold confessions made by some popular celebrities that not only prove they are human but also provide hope to those suffering from the same problems.
Deepika Padukone (Actor)
Everyone’s favourite star, Deepika Padukone recently made waves across Bollywood by admitting that she has been suffering from depression and anxiety issues for most of her acting career. According to reports, it all began back in 2004 when the starlet fainted due to exhaustion and realised overworking was a cause of concern. In fact, Deepika told The Hindustan Times that she was struggling during the shooting of her latest movie Happy New Year and sought the help of psychologist Anna Chandy to get through. “There is shame and stigma attached to talking about depression. In fact, one in every four people suffers from it,” said Deepika who claims to value life much more following her counselling sessions.
Oprah Winfrey (Businesswoman, TV personality)
During the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series 2012, multi-award winner Oprah Winfrey revealed a traumatic experience from her past: she was raped at the age of nine. Unwilling to let her troubles get to her, Oprah shared that her troubled childhood inspired her to work hard and empathise with people in her life. In one of her most popular quotes, she inspires us by saying, “Everyone is looking for that validation. I know what it feels like to not be wanted... you can use it as a stepping stone to build great empathy for people.”
Kalki Keochlin (Actor)
Although the outspoken star never speaks about her own life in detail, Kalki told NDTV last year that she was sexually abused as a child. Since then, she has become an activist against Child Sex Abuse (CSA) and hopes to eradicate it via proper sex education in schools. “I think sometimes it’s important to speak about it, break the silence; other times it’s important to have a place to go to where you can trust somebody, be it a psychiatrist, a family member, or an organisation. The problem is we don’t have these trusted areas to go to.”
Ranbir Kapoor (Actor)
After much media speculation about his relationship with Deepika Padukone, Bollywood’s very own chocolate boy Ranbir Kapoor accepted the infidelity charges put on him. In a 2011 interview, he admitted to have cheated on Deepika and agreed that infidelity is a deal breaker for a relationship as it takes all the trust away. “You realise it now, when you grow up and value it more. Why be committed to someone when you can’t be committed?” he said.
Lady Gaga (Singer)
Back in 2012, the controversial pop singer, known for her bold fashion, revealed that she had been struggling with bulimia since she was a teenager by posting old pictures captioned “bulimic and anorexic since 15.” Gaga has now overcome the disorder completely and urges her fans to be “proud at any size.” In fact, last year when another picture she posted was criticised, she responded saying ‘I’d rather be fat than shallow.”
Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, February 1st, 2015.
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