The following is a list of prominent persons who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), loosely ordered based on how well-known they are. People who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience extreme anxiety, which can only be eased by engaging in ritualized, repeated actions known as obsessions or compulsions. People who suffer from OCD frequently report feeling compelled to engage in routines they know are unreasonable.
1. Leonardo DiCaprio
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According to Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays Howard Hughes in "Aviator," the actor's obsessive-compulsive disorder got worse so he could portray Hughes's disorder.
2. Jessica Alba
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"In an interview with CosmoGirl, Jessica Alba, star of "Sin City," discussed her OCD, saying, "It felt like a panic came over me and I had to do something, and after I did it, I was OK." The drive to exert dominance over something else was the true motivation."
3. Justin Timberlake
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Justin Timberlake's obsessive-compulsive disorder necessitates that he keeps his life in immaculate order. He also has strict rules about what may and cannot be stored in the fridge.
4. Katy Perry
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Katy Perry, a famous pop singer with OCD, claims to brush her teeth six to eight times a day.
5. Cameron Diaz
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Because of her OCD, Cameron Diaz is extremely clean-conscious.
6. David Beckham
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Excellent soccer David Beckham has been open about his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), revealing that he reorganizes hotel rooms to feel at ease.
7. Charlize Theron
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Charlize Theron, actress in the film "Young Adult," claims that her obsessive-compulsive disorder causes her to lose sleep over disorganized storage spaces.
8. Albert Einstein
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Historians generally agree that Albert Einstein, like many other extremely intelligent people, suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
9. Jennifer Love Hewitt
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Jennifer Love Hewitt, star of "Client List," believes she got her obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from her mother.
10. Alec Baldwin
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Baldwin discovered his OCD symptoms and made a diagnosis for himself. Baldwin expressed his exasperation with his illness by saying,
"The problem is that you feel compelled to do it constantly, and more so when the stakes are high. So, I have to get to the airport from my New York City residence. The most inopportune moment to hear the bell is also the loudest. When I hear that familiar voice, I know it's telling me to shift the snow globe three inches to the right."
11. Donald Trump
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Donald Trump claims he can't shake hands with people because of his obsessive-compulsive disorder.