There is a growing number of gluten-free celebrities, many of whom are diagnosed with celiac disease. Below, I list the 60 most famous people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. This list is based on public statements made by celebrities at various points in time. Some individuals have celiac disease, some have non-celiac gluten sensitivity or wheat intolerance, and others simply choose to eat gluten-free. Dietary choices and health information can change over time. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures.
Whether someone follows a gluten-free diet because of celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, a wheat allergy, or another medical reason, one thing is true: living gluten-free comes with its own unique set of challenges.
From scrutinizing ingredient labels to navigating restaurant menus and explaining dietary restrictions to friends and family, gluten-free living can sometimes feel isolating. That’s why it can be encouraging to learn that many well-known athletes, actors, musicians, and public figures also navigate life without gluten.
When celebrities openly discuss celiac disease or their experiences living gluten-free, it helps raise awareness, spark important conversations, and remind others that they aren’t alone.
The celebrities on this list all have one thing in common: at some point, they’ve publicly shared their gluten-free journey. While their reasons for avoiding gluten vary, their stories help shine a light on the realities of living gluten-free.
So without further ado, here are some celebrities who have publicly embraced a gluten-free lifestyle.
Celebrities with Celiac Disease
Here is a list of celebrities who say they have celiac disease, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the small intestine whenever a person eats gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.
(1) Rebecca Adlington
The British Olympic gold medalist publicly revealed a celiac disease diagnosis in 2025 and has been advocating for gluten-free prescription access in the UK.
(2) Annaleigh Ashford
Broadway actress Annaleigh Ashford confirms she has celiac disease in Women’s Health magazine, where she poses nude. Ashford is best known for her roles as Betty DiMello on Showtime’s Masters of Sex and as Lauren in Kinky Boots on Broadway.
(3) Kristen Bell
Actress Kristen Bell told Women’s Health Magazine she has a “genetic marker for celiac.” She decided to go gluten-free with her husband, Dax Shepard, who also suffers from an autoimmune condition. (Please note she did not outright say she has celiac; she simply follows a gluten-free diet because of her genetic marker.)
(4) Cedric Benson
Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson told a reporter at NBC-Chicago that he has celiac disease.
(5) Jon Bernthal
Actor Jon Bernthal, who is the star of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” and an actor in The Wolf of Wall Street, has celiac disease and discusses his gluten-free diet in this podcast interview. (Start at the 4:38 minute mark).
(6) Arturo Chacón-Cruz
Arturo Chacón-Cruz is a Mexican-born Opera singer and Beyond Celiac ambassador. He, his mom, and his son all have celiac disease.
(7) Heidi Collins
CNN News anchor Heidi Collins says she has celiac disease and was once a spokesperson for Beyond Celiac.
(8) Beatie Deutsch
Israeli marathon runner Beatie Deutsch told Shape Magazine she has celiac disease. She’s also featured in the book Dear Gluten, It’s Not Me, It’s You.
(9) Ty Dellandrea
The Dallas Stars NHL player says he has celiac disease, which commentators discuss in a video during the 2018 NHL draft. (Skip to 3:55.)
(10) Calvin Dreyer (Dylan Dreyer’s son)
Today Show personality Dylan Dreyer revealed in May 2023 that her son, Calvin, has celiac disease.
(11) Tarek El Moussa
HGTV reality star Tarek El Moussa discovered he has celiac disease while taping his latest show, Flipping 101. Read the full article to watch a snippet that shows the exact moment his doctor tells him he has celiac disease.
(12) Jennifer Esposito
Actress Jennifer Esposito famously wrote a book about celiac disease and openly discussed her diagnosis in an interview on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
(13) Susie Essman
Comedian Susie Essman opened up to the New York Times about her celiac disease diagnosis. Please note that the NYT article is behind a paywall, but here’s the snippet:
(14) Shannon Ford
Former Mrs. United States, Shannon Ford, served as a spokesperson for celiac disease during her reign and is featured in the book Dear Gluten, It’s Not Me, It’s You.
(15) Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Former The View and Fox News anchor Elisabeth Hasselbeck wrote a book, The G-Free Diet, about celiac disease and openly discussed her diagnosis on The View.
(16) Frances Haugen
Frances Haugen – aka the “Facebook whistleblower” – told Time Magazine that she has celiac disease.
(17) Lauren Graham
The Gilmore Girl actress confessed to Salon Magazine that she has celiac disease. Here’s a snippet from the article:
(18) Jameela Jamil
British actress, feminist, and body-positive activist Jameela Jamil told her followers on Instagram that she has coeliac disease and has had it since she was a kid.
And below is a screenshot of her famous confession on Instagram.
(19) Gary Johnson
The 2016 Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson confirmed to voters he has celiac disease.
(20) Parker Kligerman
NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman revealed his celiac disease to Whole Foods Magazine.
(21) Cameron Mathison
Hallmark Channel and General Hospital star Cameron Mathison says he has celiac disease but is not fully compliant with a gluten-free diet. He is also battling kidney cancer.
(22) Dean McDermott
This reality TV star and husband of Tori Spelling says he only kinda has celiac (maybe that’s like being kinda pregnant?). We have not been able to independently verify this diagnosis.
(23) Lisa “Kennedy” Montgomery
Fox News commentator and former MTV VJ known by one name, Kennedy, talks about her gluten-free diet on Twitter and confirms she has celiac disease in an interview.
(24) Keith Olbermann
News broadcaster Keith Olbermann tweeted that he only “has the mildest touch of celiac.” Way to downplay a serious disorder, Mr. Olbermann!
(25) Adrianne Palicki
GI Joe Actress Adrianne Palicki told Cosmopolitan Magazine she has celiac disease.
(26) Julie Roberts
Country music star Julie Roberts told People she has celiac disease and multiple sclerosis. This is not to be confused with Pretty Woman actress, Julia Roberts. (Julie vs. Julia)
(27) Emmy Rossum
Actress Emmy Rossum admitted she doesn’t eat gluten during an appearance as a guest judge on Top Chef. She said, “I’m allergic to gluten. I have a mild celiac.”
(28) Harnaaz Sandhu
After being crowned Miss Universe and being trolled about her weight gain, Indian model Harnaaz Sandhu confirmed to the press that she has celiac disease.
(29) Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith, the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, has celiac disease, according to his Wikipedia profile. However, conflicting reports suggest he might suffer from gluten intolerance vs. celiac.
(30) Patrick Staropoli
Professional stock car driver Patrick Staropoli revealed he had celiac disease to the Sun Sentinel. Staropoli’s story is featured in the book Dear Gluten, It’s Not Me, It’s You.
Photo provided by Patrick Staropoli
(31) Jon Stewart’s son
Comedian and talk show host discusses his son’s struggles with celiac disease in an interview with Jennifer Esposito.
(32) Sharon Stone
Basic Instinct actress Sharon Stone told the New York Times in March 2018 that she doesn’t eat gluten because she has celiac disease.
(33) Nichole Thomas
Tulsa’s NBA star Etan Thomas’ wife, Nichole Thomas, told Tulsa World she has celiac disease. She also wrote this book about her family’s path to wellness.
(34) Anna Vocino
Actress and Eat Happy cookbook author Anna Vocino has celiac disease.
(35) Casey Wilson’s son
Actress Casey Wilson told People Magazine that her four-year-old son has celiac disease.
(36) Deborah Ann Woll
True Blood Actress Deborah Ann Woll told Contact Music she has celiac disease, and her Wikipedia page confirms she has celiac.
Gluten-Intolerant Celebrities (Non-Celiac)
The following celebrities don’t have celiac disease, but they say they have non-celiac gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance (which is sometimes a precursor to celiac disease) or wheat allergy.
(37) Victoria Beckham
It’s been rumored that Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is gluten-free, but I haven’t found a report in which she outright confirms it. However, she told Hello Magazine that she follows a strict, clean diet that appears to be gluten-free.
(38) Drew Brees
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says in a press release that he and his wife avoid gluten and dairy due to an “allergy.”
(39) Chelsea Clinton
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton says she avoids gluten, as evident by her gluten-free wedding!
(40) Luke Combs
Country singer Luke Combs says he follows a gluten-free diet due to a gluten intolerance.
(41) Simon Cowell
TV personality Simon Cowell told reporters he removed gluten, dairy, red meat, and sugar upon doctor’s orders. He says he regained his energy and lost 20 lbs as a result.
(42) Miley Cyrus
Singer Miley Cyrus told her fans she’s “allergic” to gluten, although you can’t technically be allergic to gluten. I assume she meant to say she has a gluten sensitivity.
(43) Zooey Deschanel
New Girl actress Zooey Deschanel says she is gluten intolerant, yet she freely eats gluten on her 2023 show, What Am I Eating?
(44) Dana Delany
Actress Dana Delany reveals that she has been diagnosed with gluten intolerance.
(45) Novak Djokovic
Tennis sensation Novak Djokovic opens up about getting diagnosed with gluten intolerance and how the gluten-free diet made him a better player.
(46) Bethenny Frankel
Reality star Bethenny Frankel tweeted that she was diagnosed with a wheat allergy and leaky gut.
(47) Geri Halliwell
Spice Girl Geri Halliwell says she’s gluten intolerant.
(48) Mariel Hemingway
Actress Mariel Hemingway once told the now-defunct Living Without Magazine that she’s gluten-sensitive. She has since written a gluten-free cookbook.
(49) Scarlett Johansson
Actress Scarlett Johansson talks about her wheat allergy here. While there are no confirmed reports where the actress says she’s gluten-free, she is an investor in the popular gluten-free pizza roll company Snow Days.
(50) Lucy Lawless
Xena: Warrior Princess actress Lucy Lawless told the AP that she’s gluten-intolerant.
(51) Debra Messing
Actress Debra Messing says she suffers from multiple food allergies and intolerances and avoids gluten.
(52) Mandy Moore
While Mandy Moore shared on Instagram that she was doing an endoscopy to check for celiac disease, it looks like her test was negative. She does, however, say she is gluten intolerant, and she told Bon Appetit magazine that she doesn’t take it very seriously. Here’s a snippet from the interview:
(53) Denise Richards
Actress Denise Richards credits the gluten-free diet with helping her manage her enlarged thyroid, later diagnosed as Hashimoto’s.
(54) Jessica Simpson
Actress and singer Jessica Simpson once told Elle Magazine she’s allergic to wheat.
(55) Maria Shriver
Journalist Maria Shriver once talked about her gluten-free diet with Matt Lauer during a “Trending” segment on Today. The video and article have been removed, and I haven’t been able to confirm if she’s still on a gluten-free diet.
(56) Patti Stanger
Matchmaker Patti Stanger says she has been following a gluten-free diet since getting diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.
(57) Billy Bob Thornton
Actor Billy Bob Thornton says he’s allergic to wheat and dairy.
(58) Josh Turner
Country Singer Josh Turner is reportedly “highly sensitive” to gluten and even tweeted that he loves gluten-free cookies.
(59) Alex Vlasic
Professional hockey player Alex Vlasic told the Chicago Sun-Times that he was diagnosed with celiac disease when he was 13 years old. He’s currently a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks.
(60) Dana Vollmer
Olympic swimmer Dana Vollmer says she is gluten intolerant and that going gluten-free helped her win gold. Vollmer’s story is featured in the book Dear Gluten, It’s Not Me, It’s You.
Know of Other Gluten-Free Celebrities?
While fame doesn’t make celiac disease any easier, these celebrities and athletes show that it’s possible to thrive while living gluten-free. Whether you have celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or simply choose to avoid gluten, you’re in good company.
Please leave a comment if you know of any other gluten-free celebrities. I keep this list as up to date as possible.
Editor’s Note: While I’ve done my best to provide an accurate list of gluten-free celebrities with celiac disease who eat gluten-free, I cannot guarantee its accuracy.
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