Celebrities Who Live with the Challenges of Autism Every Day

Photo credit: Daryl Hannah by SLOWLIFE Symposium

Known for her roles in Fury and Kill Bill, Daryl Hannah's acting expertise has risen her to stardom. What makes this even more impressive is that she’s been living with Asperger's syndrome the entire time. Her talent is evidently undeniable, but she claims that her condition nearly almost ruined her entire career in Hollywood. She explained, "I never went on talk shows, never went to premieres. Going to the Academy Awards was so painful for me. I'd almost faint just walking down the red carpet. I was so socially awkward and uncomfortable that I eventually got blacklisted."

Despite her immense talent, Hannah's story depicts the necessity to bring awareness to those on the autism spectrum, so they are not unjustly treated by companies like she was.