Celebrities with ADHD

Jim Carrey

The famous comedian and actor has been making audiences laugh for three decades now. He is known for starring in films such as Dumb and Dumber and Ace Ventura, as well as for his dramatic roles in The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. He's also the first actor ever to earn $20 million for a film. He once said, If thered been Ritalin when I was a kid, I wouldnt be here now.

Bill Gates

Bill Gates is famous for being a pioneer in the computer software business as the co-founder of Microsoft. In addition to his contributions to computing, he and his wife have dedicated themselves to philanthropy, founding the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to reduce poverty, improve education, and enhance health care. He is consistently named as one of the richest men in the world.

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg has many honors attached to her name, making her one of the most accomplished actresses in film history. She is one of only a handful of people who have won an Oscar (for her role in Ghost), a Grammy (for Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway), a Tony (for Thoroughly Modern Millie), and an Emmy (for The View). She is also the first woman to host the Academy Awards solo in 1994, and she went on to host again in 1996, 1999, and 2002.

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby, an Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Famer, is one of the most respected entertainers in the business, with a career spanning five decades. His numerous acting roles include Cliff Huxtable from The Cosby Show, Alexander Scott from I Spy, and the voice of Fat Albert. In addition to his achievements as an actor, he has earned a doctorate degree in education from the University of Massachusetts, as well as an honorary doctorate in music from Berklee College of Music.

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler is best known for his role as Arthur Fonzie Fonzarelli in the successful show Happy Days. Winkler has since turned to other creative passions, working behind the scenes as a producer and director, most notably for MacGyver and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Recently, Winkler began to act again, appearing in The Waterboy and the shows The Practice and Arrested Development. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Michael Phelps Michael Phelps shot to international fame as an Olympic swimmer, capturing an unprecedented 14 gold medals in Athens and Beijing. He was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and began swimming as an outlet for his energy. His success as an Olympian has made him one of the most recognized names in sports.

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft was a critically-acclaimed actress. Her awards include an Oscar, an Emmy, and multiple Tonys and Golden Globes. Her most famous roles include Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker and Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate. The iconic actress, who died in 2005 at the age of 73, had a lasting marriage with comedy filmmaker Mel Brooks.

Will Smith

Will Smith is one of the most bankable actors in the industry. He made his name as a musician, winning the first Grammy for rap with his partner DJ Jazzy Jeff. Smith then found success as an actor when he starred in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Now an A-list actor, he has starred in films such as Independence Day, Enemy of the State, Men in Black, and many more.

Christopher Knight

Christopher Knight is best known for portraying middle brother Peter Brady in The Brady Bunch. Rather than continue to pursue acting, Knight switched career paths and became a successful businessman in the computer industry. He's also pursued opportunities on reality TV shows like The Weakest Link and The Surreal Life, where he met his wife, Adrianne Curry.

Cher

Cher is idolized as a musician, actress, and fashion icon with an career that has spanned over four decades. She has won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, three Golden Globes and a Peoples Choice Award for her work in the entertainment industry. Always reinventing herself, she is also widely recognized for her wild sense of fashion.