10 celebrities who suffer from alopecia: Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss is in the spotlight after Will Smith’s slapgate, but Tyra Banks, Selma Blair and Naomi Campbell experienced it too
- Pinkett Smith has talked openly about her condition, which Rock joked about at the Oscars, resulting in a slap from her hubby that set social media alight
- Other celebrities like Viola Davis, Naomi Campbell, Selma Blair, Jesy Nelson, Matt Lucas and Kristin Davis have all suffered from hair loss too
Alopecia is a temporary or permanent condition where there is hair loss anywhere on the body. There are three types of alopecia ranging in severity, from patchy alopecia areata, which involves small bald patches, to alopecia universalis, where almost all hair on the head, face and body is lost. There is no cure and the causes are unknown – although the hair can grow back with the help of various treatments.
Pinkett Smith has been outspoken about her hair loss battle, describing it as a “terrifying” experience. She spoke about it in May 2018 during an episode of her Facebook series, Red Table Talks.
But the actress isn’t the only Hollywood star who has suffered from hair loss. These A-listers have also battled alopecia over the years – here are their stories.
1. Tyra Banks
Banks spoke about her stress levels and how eating for her was considered “chilling”. She also said she knew she wasn’t in a healthy space and saw the impact on her hair. “How can I say this without tearing up? I got a little alopecia from the stress,” she told the publication.