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. ^[1]

Music

• Paula Abdul, ^[2] American singer
• Lily Allen, ^[3] British singer-songwriter
• Melanie C, ^[4] Spice Girls singer
• Lady Gaga, ^[5] American singer
• Geri Halliwell, ^[6] Spice Girls singer
• Elton John, ^[7] British musician
• Demi Lovato, ^[8] American singer and actor
• Katharine McPhee, ^[9] American singer
• Alanis Morissette, ^[10] Canadian-American musician
• Tove Lo, ^[11] Swedish musician
• Shelby Starner, ^[12] American singer-songwriter
• Lynda Thomas, ^[13] Mexican musician
• Amy Winehouse, ^[14] British singer-songwriter (1983–2011)

Other

• Russell Brand, ^[15] British comedian
• Candace Cameron Bure, ^[16] American actress and producer
• David Coulthard, ^[17] British Formula One racing driver
• Katie Couric, ^[18] American television journalist
• Diana, Princess of Wales, ^[19] British royal family, (1961–1997)
• Michelle Duggar, ^[20] American reality television star from 19 Kids and Counting
• Jocelyn Golden, ^[21] author
• Marya Hornbacher, ^[22] American author
• John Prescott, ^[23] British politician
• Richard Simmons, ^[24] American fitness instructor and television personality (1948–2024)
• Shane Dawson, ^[25] American YouTube personality
• Bryony Gordon, ^[26] English journalist
• Freddie Flintoff, ^[27] British cricketer
• Jane Fonda, ^[28] American actress
• Jennette McCurdy, ^[29] American writer and former actress
• Camila Mendes, ^[30] American actress
• Zoe Kravitz, ^[31] American actress
• Lily Collins, ^[32] American actress
• Lindsay Lohan, ^[33] American actress
• Richa Chadha, ^[34] Indian actress
• David Von Erich, ^[35] American professional wrestler (1958-1984)
• Jaiden Animations, ^[36] American YouTube personality

See also

• List of people with anorexia nervosa

References

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