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50+ Celebrities With Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance

Last Updated March 4, 2024. Published May 13, 2015 Good For You Gluten Free

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50+ Celebrities With Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance

There is a growing number of gluten-free celebrities, many of whom are diagnosed with celiac disease. Below, I list the 50+ most famous people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. While I’ve made every effort to source information from reputable sources, I have not independently verified this list. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures.

Regardless of why someone eats gluten-free – celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy, or other reasons – these celebrities share the joy and challenges of following a strict gluten-free diet.

Most people will agree that the gluten-free lifestyle can be isolating at times. With this list, I hope you see that you’re not alone on this crazy journey.

Without further ado, here is a list of gluten-free celebrities who would invite you and your special “diet” to break gluten-free bread with them.

Celebrities with Celiac Disease

Here is a list of celebrities who say they have celiac disease, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s immune system attacks the small intestine every time they eat gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.

(1) 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 role as Betty DiMello on Showtime’s Masters of Sex and on Broadway as Lauren in Kinky Boots.

(2) 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.

(3) Cedric Benson

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson told a reporter at NBC-Chicago that he has celiac disease.

(4) 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 article.

Actor Jon Bernthal arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix’s ‘The Unforgivable’ held at the Directors Guild of America Theater on November 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency)

(5) Arturo Chacรณn-Cruz

Chacรณn-Cruz is a Mexican-born Opera singer and Beyond Celiac ambassador. He, his mom, and his son all have celiac disease.

(6) Heidi Collins

CNN News anchor Heidi Collins says she has celiac disease and was once a spokesperson for Beyond Celiac.

(7) 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.

(8) 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.)

(9) Calvin Dreyer (Dylan Dreyer’s son)

Today Show personality Dylan Dreyer revealed in May 2023 that her son, Calvin, has celiac disease.

(10) 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.

LOS ANGELES – APR 30: Tarek El Moussa in the 44th Daytime Emmy Awards Press Room at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on April 30, 2017 in Pasadena, CA

(11) 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.

Jennifer Esposito

(12) Susie Essman

Comedian Susie Essman opened up to the New York Times about her celiac disease diagnosis.

(13) 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.

(14) 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.

(15) Frances Haugen

Frances Haugen – aka the “Facebook whistleblow” – told the Washington Post she has celiac disease.

(16) Lauren Graham

The Gilmore Girl actress confessed to New York Magazine in 2023 that she was diagnosed with celiac disease “a few years ago” and is on a quest to find good gluten-free bread.

Lauren Graham at arrivals for Los Angeles Premiere of EVAN ALMIGHTY, Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios, Los Angeles, CA, June 10, 2007. Photo by: Michael Germana/Everett Collection

(17) 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.

LOS ANGELES, USA. November 25, 2019: Jameela Jamil at the 2019 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre LA Live. Picture: Paul Smith/Featureflash

And below is a screenshot of her famous confession on Instagram.

Jameela Jamil celiac disease reveal on instagram

(18) Gary Johnson

The 2016 Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson confirmed to voters he has celiac disease.

(19) Parker Kligerman

NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman revealed his celiac disease to Whole Foods Magazine.

(20) 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.

LOS ANGELES – FEB 9: Cameron Mathison at the Hallmark Winter 2019 TCA Event at the Tournament House on February 9, 2019 in Pasadena, CA

(21) Dean McDermott

This reality TV star and husband of Tori Spelling says he only kinda has celiac (maybe that’s like being kinda pregnant?)

(22) 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.

(23) Mandy Moore

This Is Us actress and former pop singer Mandy Moore revealed her celiac disease diagnosis in an Instagram post and documented her upper endoscopy on Instagram, as reported in People.com.

(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!

Keith Olbermann at the GQ Man of the Year Awards. Sunset Tower Hotel, Los Angeles, CA. 11-29-06

(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.

(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.”

Emmy Rossum at arrivals for 30th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2015 – Arrivals 2, Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, CA February 21, 2015. Photo By: James Atoa/Everett Collection

(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.

American actress Sharon Stone wearing Dolce & Gabbana arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Apple Original Films’ and A24’s ‘The Tragedy Of Macbeth’ held at the Directors Guild of America Theater Complex on December 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency)

(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.

casey wilson

(36) Deborah Ann Woll

True Blood Actress Deborah Ann Woll told Contact Music she has celiac disease.

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 singer Victoria Beckham is gluten-free, but I haven’t found a report where 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!

chelsea clinton
(NEW) Dance Theater Of Harlem To Honor Virginia Johnson At 2023 Vision Gala. April 20, 2023, New York, New York, USA: Chelsea Clinton attends Dance Theater Of Harlem’s 2023 Vision Gala at New York City Center on April 20, 2023 in New York City. Credit: M10s / TheNews2 (Foto: M10s/TheNews2/Deposit Photos)

(40) 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.

(41) 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.

(42) 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?

Zooey Deschanel at the 3rd Annual Placido Domingo and Friends Concert and Gala, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA 05-13-03

(43) Dana Delany

Actress Dana Delany reveals that she has been diagnosed with gluten intolerance.

(44) 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.

(45) Bethenny Frankel

Reality star Bethenny Frankel tweeted that she was diagnosed with a wheat allergy and leaky gut.

Bethenney frankel wheat allergy tweet

(46) Geri Halliwell

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell says she’s gluten intolerant.

(47) Mariel Hemingway

Actress Mariel Hemingway once told the now-defunct Living Without Magazine that she’s gluten-sensitive. She has gone on to write a gluten-free cookbook.

(48) 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.

MAVRIXONLINE.COM Scarlett Johansson at the World Premiere of “Iron Man 2” held at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, California, United States on April 26, 2010.

(49) Lucy Lawless

Xena: Warrior Princess actress Lucy Lawless told the AP that she’s gluten-intolerant.

Lucy Lawless at the world premiere of “Happy Feet”. Grauman’s Chinese, Hollywood, CA. 11-12-06

(50) Debra Messing

Actress Debra Messing says she suffers from multiple food allergies and intolerances and avoids gluten.

(51) Ryan Phillippe

Actor Ryan Phillippe spoke to Men’s Health about his wheat intolerance.

(52) Denise Richards

Actress Denise Richards credits the gluten-free diet with helping her manage her enlarged thyroid, later diagnosed as Hashimoto’s.

LOS ANGELES – JUN 22: Denise Richards at the Bold and the Beautiful Fan Club Luncheon at the Marriott Burbank Convention Center on June 22, 2019 in Burbank, CA

(53) Jessica Simpson

Actress and singer Jessica Simpson once told Elle Magazine she’s allergic to wheat.

(54) 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.

(55) Patti Stanger

Matchmaker Patti Stanger says she has been following a gluten-free diet since getting diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.

LOS ANGELES – AUG 15: Patti Stanger arrives at the 2010 Breakthrough of the Year Awards at Pacific Design Center on August 15, 2010 in West Hollywood, CA

(56) Billy Bob Thornton

Actor Billy Bob Thorton says he’s allergic to wheat and dairy.

(57) Josh Turner

Country Singer Josh Turner is reportedly “highly sensitive” to gluten and even tweeted that he loves gluten-free cookies.

(58) 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.

(59) 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.

Jul 29 2009; Rome Italy; Dana Vollmer (USA) bronze medal winner during the medal ceremony for the women’s 200m freestyle.

Know of Other Gluten-Free Celebrities?

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 and who eat gluten-free, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this list.

PS: If you’re new or struggling with a gluten-free diet, I encourage you to learn more about my SIGNATURE Gluten-Free Course.

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