The upside is that ADHD treatment helps
And the key to managing the symptoms is to find a treatment plan that works and sticking with it. Many people have found a way to thrive with ADHD.
When properly recognized, treated, and managed, people with ADHD can go on to be very successful.
There is so much to love about ADHD, here is Proof there is life after ADHD diagnosis… here are some really inspiring people who have come out and confirmed their ADHD. Proving there is a difference between who you are and what you have. That you are a person with certain talents and you have ADHD. Each has their own unique tale to tell about their journey.
This list has grown massive over the last few years, with more women getting diagnosed later in life…. you are all amazing ❤️
Our own local boy Jonny Vegas – actor and comedian.
Jonny we love you! Jonny come along to any of our meetings when you’re around
Sue Perkins– comedian
Nadia Sawalha – TV Presenter
Denise Welch – TV Presenter and Actor
Olivia Blake – MP Sheffield
Jermaine Pennant – Footballer
Adrian Chiles – TV Presenter
Ross Brierley – Comedian
Rhod Gilbert – Comedian
Taskmaster (series 7, episode 3)
Edd Hedges – Comedian
Angela Barnes – Comedian
Lucy Porter – Comedian and Actor
Shaparak Khorsandi – Comedian
Robin Ince – Comedian
Erin O’Connor – Model
Stu Goldsmith – Comedian
Kiri Pritchard- McLean – Comedian
Victoria Melody – Comedian
Wendy Davis – Actor
Victoria Pedretti – Actor
Eddy Temple Morris – Musician and Radio Presenter
Talks about his ADHD on his radio show on Virgin Radio and a a vocal advocate for mental health
Nicola Adams OBE – professional Boxer, diagnosed age 15
Lilly Allen – musician and actor
Simone Biles – Olympic Gymnast
Rory Bremner – satirist and comedian
Jamie Oliver – Chef
Jonny Depp – Actor and Musician
Dave Grohl – Musician and Rock God
Sam Fender – Musician
Michael Phelps – Olympic Swimmer
Justin Timberlake – Musician and Actor
Billy Connelly – comedian and actor
Audra McDonald – Actor
Bex Taylor-Klaus – Actor
James Watt – Entrepreneur – CEO Brew Dog
Russell Brand – comedian and actor
Rob Beckett – Comedian
Russell Howard
Ryan Gosling – Actor
Joni Drane – Judo Champion
Dean Kamen (inventor) + other famous people with. ADHD
There are quite a few lists of famous ADHDers which include historical figures or deceased famous people, who did not confirmed they had ADHD when they were alive.
We can look at their behaviours and make assumptions that they may have had ADHD but we don’t know for sure so in the list above I have only included a list of confirmed with links where possible.