Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune condition that attacks the central nervous system, producing symptoms such as fatigue, mobility difficulties, vision impairment, and cognitive changes. Many public figures have disclosed their diagnoses and used their platforms to increase understanding, support research, and reduce stigma.
Public Figures with MS
Selma Blair
Selma Blair went public with her MS diagnosis in 2018. The actress, known for Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde, has combined advocacy and visibility—most notably arriving at the Oscars with a cane—and documented part of her stem cell treatment experience in the film Introducing, Selma Blair.
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate revealed she has MS in 2021 while completing the final season of the Netflix series Dead to Me. Despite fatigue and pain, she finished the season and has since been an outspoken, candid voice about the realities of living with MS.
Montel Williams
Talk show host Montel Williams was diagnosed in 1999 and turned his experience into activism. He established the Montel Williams MS Foundation ...