Here is a list of well-known people who have spoken openly about their neurodiversity. For ethical reasons, we have not included people on this list who have not spoken openly about their neurodiversity or people with suspected autism or ADHD.
Lily Allen, musician and actress "It sort of runs in my family. And it [the diagnosis] is only because I’m here in America where they take these things slightly more seriously than they do in England". Lily Allen reveals she has been diagnosed with ADHD | Lily Allen | The Guardian
Sam Fender, musician “I've got ADHD, as you might be able to tell, and when you get hyper-focused in ADHD, it's like a superpower” Sam Fender says he considered dealing drugs, before music offered a way out - BBC News
Rory Bremner, comedian “ADHD can be a superpower”. Rory Bremner opens up about finally being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in his emotional documentary 'ADHD and Me' Mind Matters: Comedian Rory Bremner on living with ADHD | 5 News - YouTube
Ant McPartlin, TV presenter “In my job, having what they call ‘popcorn thinking’ is good because it means you can jump from one thing to another. Professionally, it’s brilliant. Personally, I’m all over the place.” Ant McPartlin sent support from ADHD community - BBC News
Mel B, singer “To be around green and nature. I know I sometimes intimidate people and I’m too brash and I’m too loud, being humble and grateful is important too. I’m trying to live my best life”. Mel B gets brutally honest about living ADHD on Positivity Podcast | Metro News
Olivian Attwood, TV personality “So Many Girls With ADHD Go Undiagnosed” Olivia Attwood: ‘So Many Girls With ADHD Go Undiagnosed’ | Grazia (graziadaily.co.uk)
Will.i.a.m, singer “I’ve suffered from ADHD for years. But I’ve learned how to control it. I can talk, look at that person, think about what I have to do now and what am I going to eat later”. Will.i.am opens up about his battle with ADHD and how he was once pronounced dead | Metro News
Adam Levine, singer- speaking about ADHD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3LLVBf3NJA
Dave Grohl, singer- talks about ADHD and experiences at school https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNEhhDT--sc
Daryl Hannah, Actress & Environmental Activist - talks about autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V-JzxG6sV0
Elon Musk, entrepreneur- talks about autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVBAYmY8slM
Paddy Considine, actor- talks about autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTmTjzUDBaY
Johnny Vegas, Comedian- talks about ADHD Johnny Vegas: Comedian opens up about recent ADHD diagnosis - BBC News
Sue Perkins, TV presenter “Suddenly everything made sense" Sue Perkins reveals ADHD diagnosis: ‘Suddenly everything made sense’ | The Independent
Greta Thunberg, environmental activist talks about autism Greta Thunberg: ‘I really see the value of friendship. Apart from the climate, almost nothing else matters’ | Greta Thunberg | The Guardian
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