THESE celebrities you never knew are struggling with thyroid issues

When it comes to thyroid issues, many of us think we're alone in our struggles, but the truth is, even some Hollywood celebrities cannot skip thyroid disorders.

Here's a list of celebrities, who have bravely spoken out about their experiences:

Gigi Hadid

The supermodel has Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune condition, that affects the thyroid.

The model, who shares daughter with ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik, once tweeted to cut through discourse about her "too thin" appearance in 2018 and revealed the real reason for her weight changes and it’s none other than thyroid.

Sofia Vergara

The Modern Family alum was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 28.

"I felt no symptoms," Vergara told Health in 2011.

According to the Despicable Me 4 actress, thyroid removal surgery left her with hypothyroidism.

The 53-year-old actress while recalling post-surgery experience, used to take a daily Synthroid (levothyroxine) pill to replace the lost hormone. She has since become an advocate for thyroid awareness.

Zoe Saldana

The 47-year-old actress has Hashimoto's thyroiditis and for that she follows a strict diet to manage her symptoms.

In a 2016 interview with The Edit, Saldana said she opted to go gluten- and dairy-free to fight fatigue and inflammation.

For the Avatar: Fire and Ash actress, having a nutrient-rich diet can also help treat the condition.

Sia

In 2010, the Cheap Thrills songstress tweeted about her diagnosis and revealed that she has Graves' disease.

Later in an interview with The Guardian, the singer, whose real name is Sia Kate Isobelle Furler, opened up about feeling fatigued, among other symptoms.

Gina Rodriguez

The Jane the Virgin actress was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease at the age of 19.

During an interview with US News in 2015, Rodriguez recalled coming to terms with her thyroid disease, noting that she strives to be healthy instead of obsessing about what the scale says.

Kelly Clarkson

The American singer-songwriter Hashimoto and has publicly shared her struggles with thyroid issues.

Her health journey involves managing symptoms through diet, exercise, and sometimes medication, emphasizing a holistic approach to thyroid health.