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List of people with bulimia nervosa

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This is a list of notable people who have had bulimia nervosa. Often simply known as bulimia, this is an eating disorder which is characterized by consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time, followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the calories consumed, usually by self-induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics or excessive exercise. Eating disorders are known to be more common in people whose occupations involve significant focus on appearance, like athletes or celebrities.

Music

  • Paula Abdul, American singer
  • Lily Allen, British singer-songwriter
  • Melanie C, Spice Girls singer
  • Lady Gaga, American singer
  • Geri Halliwell, Spice Girls singer
  • Elton John, British musician
  • Demi Lovato, American singer and actor
  • Katharine McPhee, American singer
  • Alanis Morissette, Canadian-American musician
  • Tove Lo, Swedish musician
  • Shelby Starner, American singer-songwriter
  • Lynda Thomas, Mexican musician
  • Amy Winehouse, British singer-songwriter (1983–2011)

Other

  • Russell Brand, British comedian
  • Candace Cameron Bure, American actress and producer
  • David Coulthard, British Formula One racing driver
  • Katie Couric, American television journalist
  • Diana, Princess of Wales, British royal family, (1961–1997)
  • Michelle Duggar, American reality television star from 19 Kids and Counting
  • Jocelyn Golden, author
  • Marya Hornbacher, American author
  • John Prescott, British politician
  • Richard Simmons, American fitness instructor and television personality (1948–2024)
  • Shane Dawson, American YouTube personality
  • Bryony Gordon, English journalist
  • Freddie Flintoff, British cricketer
  • Jane Fonda, American actress
  • Jennette McCurdy, American writer and former actress
  • Camila Mendes, American actress
  • Zoe Kravitz, American actress
  • Lily Collins, American actress
  • Lindsay Lohan, American actress
  • Richa Chadha, Indian actress
  • David Von Erich, American professional wrestler (1958-1984)
  • Jaiden Animations, American YouTube personality

References

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  9. Vineyard, Jennifer. (2006-06-22). "'Idol' Runner-Up Katharine McPhee Reveals Eating Disorder". MTV News.
  10. Felts, Susannah. (2009-11-20). "How Alanis Morissette Beat Her Eating Disorder". Health.
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  13. (2000-10-26). "Lynda sigue luchando contra la Bulimia". El Universal (Mexico).
  14. (6 August 2015). "We Need to Talk About Amy Winehouse's Eating Disorder and Its Role In Her Death". Pitchfork.
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  27. Flintoff, Freddie. (2017). "Freddie Flintoff reveals how he overcame bulimia and depression". Loose Women Press.
  28. Tanenbaum, Sharon. (9 August 2011). "Jane Fonda Opens Up About Her Decades-Long Battle with Bulimia".
  29. "Jennette McCurdy Recalls 'Disturbing' Moment Her Mom Taught Her Anorexia at 11: 'It Became Our Secret'".
  30. McDermott, Maeve. "Camila Mendes bravely details how 'Riverdale' fittings impacted her health".
  31. "Zoë Kravitz Opens Up About Eating Disorder Battle: 'It Was Scary'".
  32. (2017-07-12). "Lily Collins: 'How I overcame my eating disorder'".
  33. (3 January 2006). "Lindsay Lohan admits drug use, bulimia battle".
  34. (2016-05-27). "Richa Chadha has come out in the open about her battle with bulimia".
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