Celebrities That Have Lupus and/or Support Lupus Organizations

Some people dont realize that there are many celebrities in the world that have lupus or support a lupus organization. Most people look up to them like they are some king of "Gods" that don't undergo any kind of pain or problems. But little do they know that this is the farthest thing from the truth. Seal Samuel is a famous musician who suffers from lupus. Mercedes Yvette, a member of America's Next Top Mode cycle two, is another person that suffers from lupus. And lastly, the "King of pop" himself, is a victim of lupus. These are only a few of the many celebrities that suffer from this powerful disease.

Seal has suffered with lupus since early in his childhood. He battled with discoid lupus and it left him with facial scars and hair loss. Mercedes also has suffered from hair loss and she takes medication for it as well. Micheal Jackson was diagnosed with Systemic lupus erythematosus in 2007.
There are so many celebrites that also support a number of lupus foundations and organizations. Some support these organizations because they just want to help out. Others, on the other hand, support because it is more personal for them, maybe they also have the disease or someone close to them does.
American Idol judge, Paula Abdul, supports lupus organizations. She supports Lupus LA and even gave u her seat on American Idol one day just to be at Lupus LA’s Loop Award ceremony. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett are a famous couple that support victims of lupus. They have done a lot to raise both money and awareness for lupus research. In fact one of Jada's aunts almost died from this disease. Malcolm Warner, a former actor from the Cosby Show, also has raised money and awareness for lupus research.

Jennifer Aniston, Hillary Swank, and Sheldon Brown are just a few from the many celebrities that also help out.