10 Celebs With Cleft Palate Who Inspire Millions

Despite the challenges they faced, these celebrities have achieved great success in their fields, inspiring others to embrace their differences and never give up on their dreams.

1. Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix is an Academy Award-winning actor who has starred in films such as "Gladiator," "Walk the Line," and "Joker." He was born with a cleft lip and palate, which he underwent surgery to repair when he was young. Phoenix has spoken out about his experience with cleft palate, saying that it "shaped who I am today."

2. Megan Fox

Megan Fox is an actress and model who has starred in films such as the "Transformers" franchise and "Jennifer's Body." She was born with a cleft lip and palate, which was repaired when she was young. Fox has said that she is "proud" of her cleft palate and that it makes her "who I am."

3. Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole is a singer and songwriter who has sold over 30 million records worldwide. She was born with a cleft lip and palate, which was repaired when she was young. Cole has said that she "never felt different" because of her cleft palate and that she is "proud" of her "unique" appearance.

4. Seal

Seal is a singer and songwriter who has sold over 20 million records worldwide. He was born with a congenital disorder called Treacher Collins syndrome, which affects the development of the face and jaw. Seal has said that his condition "never bothered me" and that he is "proud" of his "unique" appearance.

5. Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is an actress who has starred in films such as the "Avengers" franchise and "Lost in Translation." She was born with a cleft lip and palate, which was repaired when she was young. Johansson has said that she "never felt different" because of her cleft palate and that she is "proud" of her "unique" appearance.

6. Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis is an actor who has starred in films such as the "Harry Potter" franchise and "Willow." He was born with a condition called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, which affects the development of the bones and joints. Davis has said that his condition "has never held me back" and that he is "proud" of his "unique" appearance.

7. Paloma Faith

Paloma Faith is a singer and songwriter who has sold over 1 million copies of her albums in the UK. She was born with a cleft lip and palate, which was repaired when she was young. Faith has said that her cleft palate "makes me who I am" and that she is "proud" of her "unique" appearance.

8. Winnie Harlow

Winnie Harlow is a model who has starred in campaigns for brands such as Nike and Diesel. She was born with a condition called vitiligo, which results in the loss of skin pigment. Harlow has said that her condition "makes me unique" and that she is "proud" of her "unique" appearance.

9. Rick Allen

Rick Allen is a drummer for the rock band Def Leppard. He lost his left arm in a car accident when he was 18 years old. Allen was able to continue playing drums using a custom-made drum kit. He has said that losing his arm "gave me a new perspective on life" and that he is "grateful" for his "second chance."

10. Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who is known for her self-portraits. She was born with a congenital disorder called spina bifida, which affected the development of her spine. Kahlo was in pain for much of her life, but she continued to paint. She has said that her pain "gave me strength" and that she is "proud" of her "unique" appearance.

These are just a few of the many celebrities who have achieved great success in their fields despite facing challenges related to their cleft palate or other physical differences. Their stories are an inspiration to us all to embrace our differences and never give up on our dreams.