Hugh Laurie is best known for playing Doctor House; a walking-wounded medical genius whose brilliance and brokenness is deeply intertwined. Like his character, Laurie has wrestled with bouts of major depression. Laurie came to prominence and fame on the back of a famous theatrical review in Cambridge, where he teamed up with Emma Thompson and Stephen Fry. Curiously both … [Read more...]
How Jean Claude Van Damme Beats Bipolar
The muscles from Brussels has battled many enemies, on and off screen. A martial arts superstar, Jean Claude Van Damme also has rapid cycling bipolar. JCVD came from humble origins; his father was an accountant and flower salesman. His breakthrough was the 1986 hit No Retreat No Surrender. He muscled his way into international stardom without the invincibility of Arnie … [Read more...]
How Catherine Zeta-Jones Beats Bipolar
Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress, known for her vibrant attitude and beauty. The Oscar winning actress has starred in blockbusters like Chicago, The Mask of Zorro and The Terminal. She also recently bagged a Tony for A Little Night Music. While one of the few celebrities able to keep her private life away from the public stare, Zeta-Jones was recently diagnosed with … [Read more...]