Facial paralysis can be frightening, especially when it affects a person’s ability to smile, blink, or express themselves. For celebrities, their faces are often central to their public image, which can make the experience all the more difficult.
When Justin Bieber revealed that he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, many fans were shocked to see how the condition had affected movement on one side of his face. His experience brought new attention to facial paralysis, a symptom that can be caused by several different conditions. But Bieber is not the only famous figure to have dealt with facial paralysis.
From Bell’s palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome to birth-related nerve damage, click through to learn about the celebrities and public figures who have spoken about their experiences.