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Shailene Woodley, known for her roles in films like 'The Descendants' (2013), was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 15. To realign her spine, she wore a chest-to-hips plastic brace for two years.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar, famous for playing "Buffy Summers" on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1997–2003), has dealt with chronic back pain from scoliosis since childhood. Despite this, she pursued figure skating and earned a black belt in taekwondo.
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Laura Dern was diagnosed with scoliosis at nine and was told to wear a brace from her neck to her hips for five years. Despite suggestions for surgery, she declined with her mother's support. Luckily, within nine months, her scoliosis improved greatly, becoming barely noticeable.
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Kurt Cobain, frontman of the iconic 90s grunge band 'Nirvana', was diagnosed with scoliosis during junior high school. He often expressed how playing guitar worsened his discomfort, According to 'Stars Insiders', he said in an interview, "I'm always in pain, and that adds to the anger in our music."
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Speaking to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Princess Eugenie, the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York, remembers being "diagnosed with scoliosis and told that I would need corrective surgery. This was, of course, a scary prospect for a 12-year-old; I can still vividly remember how nervous I felt in the days and weeks before the operation."
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Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, was born with scoliosis. The condition initially affected his legs, with one being 1.27 cm (0.5 in) longer than the other, and extended up to his spine.
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Elizabeth Taylor, from 1932 to 2011, was born with congenital scoliosis, causing her lifelong back pain. In October 2004, she underwent spinal surgery to address seven compression fractures in her spine.
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Linda Blair, known for her role in 'The Exorcist,' found out she had scoliosis at a young age and needed three surgeries to fix it. Despite these struggles, she's had a successful acting career for almost fifty years.
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Scoliosis caused a noticeable curve in Mila Kunis' spine, making her torso appear uneven. She also faced challenges with chronic iritis, a condition that temporarily blinded one of her eyes.
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Sophie Turner Her operation to realign her spine after being diagnosed with scoliosis left British actress Sophie Turner taller, reaching 1.73 m (5.7 ft). She had two rods and 24 bolts placed in her back.
Discover the inspiring stories of celebrities who battled scoliosis in our gallery. Despite their condition, these stars have soared to fame in music, movies, and more, becoming role models for countless fans worldwide.
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