ADD/ADHD does not have to stand in the way of having a productive or successful life. In fact, there are some very well known creative, innovative, and imaginative people who have the diagnosis. Below is a list of some of the famous individuals who have publically confirmed their diagnosis of ADHD.
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 Extreme Home Makeover
Ty Pennington became well known for his role on Extreme Makeover; Home Edition. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and elects to use Adderall XR to help manage the symptoms. Ty is also the spokesperson for ADHD Experts on Call.
Glenn interviews Ty Pennington |
 Woody Harrelson became well known as the bartender on the show Cheers. He has been diagnosed with both dyslexia and ADHD. Some of Woody’s other movies include; Kingpin, The People vs. Larry Flynt, Anger Management, North County, and Indecent Proposal.
Celebrities With ADHD |
 Mariette Hartley often discusses her diagnosis of ADHD and bipolar disorder. She hosted videos to help adults with ADHD deal with and manage the symptoms. She founded the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Mariette has won an Emmy for her role in “The Incredible Hulk.”
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 CEO of Cisco Systems |
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 Swedish Founder and Chairman of IKEA Stores
Ingvar Kamprad states he adapted the inner workings of his business to compensate for his ADHD and dyslexia. |
 Founder, Chairperson, and CEO of the Charles Schwab Corporation, the largest brokerage firm in the U.S.
ADD in the corner office |
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 Harvard Psychiatrist and Best Selling Author with ADHD
ADD Grows Up |
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 Lead singer for the band Maroon 5
Adam Levine on ADHD
"I was diagnosed with ADHD by my doctor when I was a teenager," said Adam Levine. |
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Professional Wrestler
Host of ABC show Deal or No Deal
Former Jet Blue CEO
Olympic Gold Medal Winner
NFL Hall-Of-Famer & Former Quarterback With The Pittsburgh Steelers
Chairman and CEO of Jupitermedia
Founder of the copying empire, Kinko's
Founder of Virgin Airlines
