Ryan Reynolds

Despite being known globally for his sharp wit and high-energy comedic timing, the Deadpool star has been intensely candid about living with a deeply paralysing form of anxiety that has plagued him since childhood.

Reynolds revealed that before public appearances or step-outs onto major film sets, the nausea and dread frequently become so overwhelming that he feels physically ill. Discussing his decision to speak out to help others, he shared: "I have anxiety, I’ve always had anxiety. I’ve been in the depths of it... I think when you reach a baseline of sharing that, it takes a lot of its power away."