Celebrities and Politicians Whose Health Has Us Nervous in 2026

Some famous people run on pure adrenaline, PR, and delusion. Others are dealing with very real health stuff in full public view—the kind you can’t spin into a “new era” announcement without looking unhinged.

Going into 2026, these are the names that keep making people quietly (or loudly) worry—either because there’s a confirmed diagnosis and a tough road, or because the health chatter around them just won’t stop.

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate announced her MS diagnosis in the summer of 2021, and since then she’s been quite open about her health issues and struggles. She has shared in interviews that her life sometimes feels like hell and that there are a lot of things she struggles with or can no longer do at all.

Christina didn’t try to hide it and go on a quiet health journey or romanticize it in any way. She has openly stated that it’s impacting her ability to walk and how she struggles with balance, and she has brought a cane to red carpets. She described what her rough days look like, how she struggles to leave the house, how she can no longer walk down the stairs, and how she has to use a special sippy cup because just drinking water can be an issue.

So, going into 2026, Christina’s family and fans are feeling quite nervous about her health because the nature of MS is such that it’s degenerative and unpredictable and there’s no cure. But she’s got everyone rooting for her, partly because of how open and blunt she’s been about her diagnosis.

Céline Dion

You’ve probably never heard of stiff person syndrome (SPS) before Céline Dion revealed that she has it at the end of 2022. It’s a very rare autoimmune neurological condition that causes stiffness and painful spasms, which can impact a person’s ability to control their muscles. Céline has shared this info with her fans and has been pretty open about dealing with it. She’s also shared that her doctor is helping her treat it and has given her hope.

So while Céline Dion has had a comeback and returned to the stage, the SPS diagnosis means that her future career is unpredictable. You need muscle control to be precise in order to be able to sing like Céline does, and SPS isn’t something you can easily cure by resting and recuperating.

Donald Trump

The rumors about Donald Trump’s health are running rampant across the internet. Some analyse his public speeches and say he’s having cognitive issues; others say it’s just his personal quirks. There have also been rumors about Trump nodding off and falling asleep or looking very tired in front of the cameras, which Donald himself has addressed by saying journalists are spinning lies by taking photos of him mid-blink.

One thing that everyone has noticed is the bruises on Donald Trump’s hands. Some say that looks like he’s had IVs; others say it could be caused by aspirin or just his blood vessels and skin being more fragile due to the aging process.

Whatever those might be, we will never know for sure unless we see some medical reports from the Trump administration—and, let’s be real, that’s not likely to happen. So until we have some hard facts, it’s all just speculation.