Halsey (Ashley Nicolette Frangipane), a popular American singer, wrote her 2020 album "Manic" during a manic episode, aiming to celebrate and make peace with her manic self.
Russell Brand, an English comedian, openly discusses his history of substance use and mental illness, advocating for drug rehabilitation and mental health awareness.
Catherine Zeta-Jones, a Welsh actress, went public with her bipolar disorder II diagnosis in 2011, becoming an advocate for mental health awareness and stigma reduction.
Kanye West (now legally "Ye"), a successful rapper and fashion designer, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016, sharing insights into his experiences with mania and paranoia.
Selena Gomez, an American singer and actress, disclosed her bipolar diagnosis in 2020, emphasizing the relief she felt and her coping mechanisms, such as therapy and music.
Kurt Cobain, lead vocalist of Nirvana, battled bipolar disorder and depression, ultimately dying by suicide in 1994 after years of struggles with mental health and substance use.
Mariah Carey, a renowned singer-songwriter, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2001, struggling with denial before seeking treatment for her symptoms of mania and depression.
The singer and former Disney Channel star, who also struggled with bulimia and addiction, became a spokeswoman for the mental health awareness campaign Be Vocal in 2015.