8 Famous Celebrities with Hyperhidrosis (Who Own It)
Celebrities with hyperhidrosis show that excessive sweating doesn’t hold them back. Discover how 8 stars manage their condition and inspire confidence.
Hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by excessive sweating, can feel isolating. Insecurity surrounding visible sweat and dampness can prevent people from participating in social and professional life to the fullest extent possible. But what if we told you that you’re not alone? There are approximately 16 million people who experience hyperhidrosis in the US alone, and among them are some of the most successful celebrities in the public eye (Halle Berry, Chrissy Teigen, and Steve Carell, to name a few).
Many stars have openly shared their experiences with hyperhidrosis, proving that excessive sweating doesn’t have to hold you back. Continue reading to learn more about eight celebrities who don’t let hyperhidrosis stop them from thriving in the spotlight:
Emma Stone
On the Ellen Degeneres show, Emma Stone shared that she “breaks out in a horrible sweat after about a minute of any type of physical exertion.” When asked if she experienced excessive sweat everywhere or just in her underarms, Emma sighed “Everywhere.”
But sweating all over Ryan Gosling (her own words) while filming La La Land didn’t stop Emma from having a good time—she said she feels fine about it! She’s been affectionately named “Sweaty Stone” by Ellen, and she wears the title proudly.
Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson, most known for starring in the Twilight series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and The Batman is no stranger to filming intimate scenes. In several interviews, he’s disclosed how filming those scenes triggers excessive sweating. While filming one such scene with Julianne Moore, the actress asked him if he was having a panic attack in response to his sweating. In an interview with Zoe Kravitz, Robert’s co-star in The Batman, Robert describes sweat dripping from his face onto Zoe’s face while filming a flirty fight scene.
Although Zoe lovingly called the experience “sexy,” Robert’s experience with hyperhidrosis and intimacy (whether real or acted) sheds light on the very real struggles those with hyperhidrosis face in romantic and intimate situations.
Halle Berry
In 2010, Halle Berry famously revealed her underarm sweat stains on the Ellen Degeneres show (a seemingly popular space for celebrities to discuss hyperhidrosis). Halle has been pictured at numerous events with visible sweat stains, from the red carpet to events to promote her partnership with the cosmetics brand, Revlon.
Steve Carell
Steve Carell is arguably one of the funniest actors of our generation, although his talent extends beyond comedy. In an interview with Elle magazine, Steve admits he gets extremely nervous when he’s not in character. During his first talk show interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Michael broke into a “flop sweat.” Steve told Elle “I got nervous, then got nervous about sweating, which made me sweat more.” Halfway through the interview, Jimmy Kimmel paused to say, “You sweat more than any person I’ve ever seen on my show.”
Chrissy Teigen
Sports Illustrated cover model, Chrissy Tiegen, took to her Instagram story to share that she gets Botox injections in her underarms to treat hyperhidrosis, which works by blocking the nerve signals that trigger sweat. According to Chrissy, getting Botox in her armpits was the “best move [she] ever made,” and she can finally wear silk again without soaking the fabric.
Ruby Barker
Ruby Barker, who plays Marina Thompson in the wildly successful Netflix series, Bridgerton, got candid about her experience with hyperhidrosis in an interview with OK! Magazine.
"I have something called hyperhidrosis, so I would then get anxious about that and I’d sweat more. I actually started to sweat through the 'Bridgerton' costume so for the whole show I had to line my armpits with sanitary towels so I wouldn’t destroy the costumes. That’s how bad it was."
Ruby herself admitted that botox injections for hyperhidrosis are too expensive to maintain. While using menstrual pads is certainly a creative solution to excessive underarm sweating—we applaud you, Ruby—you may want to give more reliable treatments like glycopyrrolate a try.
Dustin Milligan
Dustin Milligan portrayed Ted, the dorky yet loveable veterinarian from Schitt’s Creek, and more recently starred in the Netflix Christmas film, Hot Frosty (for better or worse). While Dustin hasn’t explicitly shared that he has hyperhidrosis, he describes sweating so profusely on the set of Schitt’s Creek that he stuffed wads of paper towels in his underarms and regularly had to blow dry his armpits between takes.
Julia Fox
Julia Fox—the ultimate It Girl and famously Josh Saftee's Muse when he wrote Uncut Gems—opened up about her experience with hyperhidrosis in her memoir, Down the Drain. Julia has focal hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by excessive sweating that impacts certain areas of the body, like the underarms, hands, or feet. In her book, she describes talking on the phone with sweat dripping down her wrists and arms from her hands.
Key Takeaways
Hyperhidrosis doesn’t define who we are or what we can achieve. Whether you’re dealing with generalized excessive sweating or excessive sweating that affects certain areas, safe and effective treatment options are available to you. If you’re ready to start managing hyperhidrosis, schedule a consultation with a SweatRx provider, today.
