ADHD in Entertainment

entertainmentFamous people who have ADHD. Any tv, movie, or music that I have resonated with throughout my life, that I feel like describes some of my experiences.

Famous People with ADHD

  • Em Rusciano: Australian comedian, writer, singer and media presenter. Her Adult ADHD journey and diagnosis (YouTube).
  • Michael Phelps: swimming. Today, he is the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, having won 28 Olympic medals in total—23 of them gold
  • Simone Biles: is the most decorated American gymnast of all time. She has won seven Olympic medals in gymnastics, and in 2022, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • Michael Jordan: considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time, and he is another athlete with ADHD. He won six NBA championships on the Chicago Bulls, and he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016
  • Lily Allen: English singer-songwriter and actor
  • Dave Grohl: Frontman for the Foo Fighters and former drummer for Nirvana
  • Solange Knowles: a singer, songwriter, and artist. Grammy for Best R&B Performance
  • Will.i.am: Will.i.am is a rapper, singer, record producer, and seven-time Grammy Award winner.
  • Emma Watson: acting career, starring in many critically acclaimed movies, graduating from an Ivy League university, and serving as a UN Goodwill Ambassador.
  • Will Smith: actor and singer
  • Jamie Oliver: chef
  • Channing Tatum: well-known actor and model who has been open about his experiences living with both ADHD and dyslexia.
  • Cara Delevigne: Model and actress
  • Sir Richard Branson: British business mogul Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Airlines and is also well-known for his work in space travel

More Coming Soon!

  • Songs about ADHD