List of people with bulimia nervosa explained

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
• 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

Notes and References

1. "Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa." The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2004. Credo Reference. Web. Accessed 25 August 2011.
2. Web site: A Brave New Song. Schneider. Karen S.. 19 June 1995.
3. Web site: Lily Allen tells of her battle against bulimia. Paul . Revoir. 9 March 2011. The Advertiser.
4. Web site: This much I know: Melanie C. 25 March 2007. The Guardian.
5. Web site: Lady Gaga Puts Bulimia and Body Image On The Table In A Big Way. Haiken. Melanie. 26 September 2012. Forbes.
6. Web site: Geri Halliwell opens up about struggle with bulimia. 26 August 2016. HELLO.
7. News: Larry King Live: Interview With Elton John Aired 25 January 2002 . Transcripts.cnn.com . 25 January 2002 . 25 February 2009. [Asked whether he knew of Princess Diana's eating disorder] Yes, I did. We were both bulimic..
8. News: Johnston. Janice. 'Demi Lovato Interview: Teen Star Opens Up on Bulimia, Cutting Issues. 23 May 2014.
9. News: Vineyard. Jennifer. 'Idol' Runner-Up Katharine McPhee Reveals Eating Disorder. https://web.archive.org/web/20110224024850/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1534825/katharine-mcphee-reveals-eating-disorder.jhtml. dead. February 24, 2011. 25 August 2011. MTV News. 2006-06-22.
10. News: Felts. Susannah. How Alanis Morissette Beat Her Eating Disorder. 25 August 2011. Health. 2009-11-20.
11. Web site: Tove "Tove Lo" Nilsson . sverigesradio.se . . 15 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410224910/https://sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/916940/ . 10 April 2021 . Swedish . Radio/audio . live.
12. News: Psychological problem becomes physical when eating habits get out of hand. Amerman. Kevin. 2003-06-29. Pocono Record. 2018-05-03. en.
13. News: Lynda sigue luchando contra la Bulimia. 2000-10-26. 2015-04-05 . El Universal (Mexico). es.
14. News: Hughes . Kayleigh . We Need to Talk About Amy Winehouse's Eating Disorder and Its Role In Her Death . 21 April 2021 . Pitchfork . 6 August 2015.
15. News: Interview with Russell Brand . . 18 June 2006 .
16. Web site: Loinaz . Alexis L. . Candace Cameron Bure Opens Up About Bulimia Battle: 'I Turned to Food for Comfort' . . December 14, 2013 . January 8, 2014.
17. News: David Coulthard battled bulimia as a teen . . 21 August 2007 . . 0307-1235 . 49632006 . 14 October 2011.
18. News: Katie Couric Reveals Past Battle With Bulimia. . September 24, 2012. 2012-09-24.
19. Book: Morton, Andrew. Diana: her true story - in her own words. 1998. Pocket Books. New York. 978-0-671-02412-3. Commemorative.
20. News: Michelle Duggar Opens Up About Teenage Struggle With Bulimia. www.huffingtonpost.com.
21. Book: Jocelyn Golden. LEARNING TO BE ME: My Twenty-Three-Year Battle with Bulimia. 2007-05-25. iUniverse. 978-0-595-87752-2. 109–111.
22. News: Bio. www.maryahornbacher.com. 2014-05-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20140712035658/http://www.maryahornbacher.com/home.html. 2014-07-12. dead.
23. News: Prescott's shocking confession . Ross . Hawkins . . 20 April 2008. . . 14 October 2011.
24. Interview with Richard Simmons . . Eric . Spitznagel . April 25, 2012 . May 31, 2016.
25. Book: Dawson, Shane. It gets worse : a collection of essays. Atria/Keywords Press. 2016. 9781501132841. First Keywords Press/Atria Paperback paperback. New York. 946031379.
26. News: Sturges. Fiona . Anxiety for Beginners by Eleanor Morgan and Mad Girl by Bryony Gordon – review . The Guardian. London . 17 June 2016 . 5 April 2017.
27. News: Freddie Flintoff reveals how he overcame bulimia and depression. Flintoff. Freddie. Loose Women Press. 2017.
28. Web site: Jane Fonda Opens Up About Her Decades-Long Battle with Bulimia. Tanenbaum. Sharon. 9 August 2011. Everyday Health.
29. https://people.com/health/jennette-mccurdy-recalls-disturbing-moment-her-mom-taught-her-anorexia-at-11-it-became-our-secret/
30. Web site: McDermott. Maeve. Camila Mendes bravely details how 'Riverdale' fittings impacted her health. 2021-04-17. USA TODAY. en-US.
31. Web site: Zoë Kravitz Opens Up About Eating Disorder Battle: 'It Was Scary'. 2021-04-17. PEOPLE.com. en.
32. Web site: Alex. Ella. er. 2017-07-12. Lily Collins: 'How I overcame my eating disorder'. 2021-04-17. Harper's BAZAAR. en-GB.
33. Web site: Lindsay Lohan admits drug use, bulimia battle. 2021-04-17. TODAY.com. en.
34. Web site: 2016-05-27. Richa Chadha has come out in the open about her battle with bulimia. 2021-04-17. The Indian Express. en.
35. Web site: Bill Irwin on David Von Erichs death. en.
36. Web site: 2017-04-06. Why I Don't Have A Face Reveal. 2022-09-29. youtube.com. en.