They’re among the most dreaded words in the English language: allergy season. But don’t worry – while you’re sneezing, scratching, and checking ingredient lists, these celebrities are right there with you. Several famous actors, musicians, and TV stars have crazy allergies. Some of these celebrities have dangerous reactions to certain foods, while other celeb allergies involve animals. Surprisingly, a few of these celebrity allergies are even related to perfume, a popular product for actresses to endorse.
Jessica Alba might be the most outspoken celebrity who has suffered from allergies. The actress’s childhood experiences with severe allergies and asthma led her to seek out hypoallergenic alternatives for daily products for her children. Television star Zooey Deschanel has a variety of food allergies, including dairy, eggs, and wheat, so she gets special foods delivered to her trailer when she is working on set. In 2010, Tori Spelling shared her allergy frustrations with the world in a Facebook post. “Dear Allergies…you SUCK! Respectfully, my swollen itchy watery eyes xoxo,” she wrote. Dianna Agron is allergic to cats, which posed a problem when she lived with her kitty-loving Glee co-star Lea Michele.
Given the aura of glamor that surrounds the entertainment industry, perhaps you’ll think that allergies make these celebrities seem more down-to-earth. Read on to discover what other stars are coping with allergies.
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba‘s childhood experiences with severe allergies and asthma led her to seek out hypoallergenic alternatives for daily products for her children, and to eventually found The Honest Company.
Beyoncé
Despite endorsing her own fragrances, Beyoncé Knowles is actually allergic to perfume.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus has said that she is allergic to gluten and lactose.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry is reportedly allergic to shellfish.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears is allergic to bee stings.
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz attributed her struggle with adult acne to a bad reaction to certain foods.
Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel has a variety of food allergies including dairy, eggs, and wheat, so she gets special foods delivered to her trailer when she is working on set.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria is allergic to most perfumes, so she created her own scent.
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore is allergic to garlic, perfume, bee stings, and coffee.
Ellen Pompeo
Ellen Pompeo has an allergy to cats.
Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie is supposedly lactose intolerant.
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson is another celebrity with food allergies. She is allergic to cheese, wheat, and tomatoes.
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff reportedly has a seasonal pollen allergy.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande has said that she’s allergic to cats, bananas, shellfish, and some cough medicines.
Dianna Agron
Dianna Agron is allergic to cats, which she discovered while living with her kitty-lovingGlee co-star Lea Michele.
Tori Spelling
In 2010, Tori Spelling shared her allergy frustrations with the world in a Facebook post. “Dear Allergies…you SUCK! Respectfully, my swollen itchy watery eyes xoxo,” she wrote.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter is allergic to apples and peaches.
