20 famous people you don’t know have scoliosis – This will shock you! (+Pictures)

8. Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams always looks like she is in control, right? She is just one of those women who commands a room’s attention, no matter where she is. She stands tall and proud. So it is interesting to find out that she is a famous face who has struggled with scoliosis. It was so bad that she underwent a spinal fusion operation to fix the damage caused by the back disease! Ouch! We would never suspect that though, given her stunning allure, radiant beauty, and her acting chops. Yes, she is definitely the one who came out on top and defeated her scoliosis!

7. Douglas MacArthur

Douglas MacArthur was a famed officer in the United States Army. He was around at the turn of the 20^thcentury, a time when scoliosis was not as curable and treatable as it is now. After all, we certainly would not want to have undergone an operation in the early 1900s! Yet this man was able to combat the back disease and still serve his country in the Armed Forces. How did he fight the scoliosis? He used a combination of physical activities to remedy the curvature in his spine. He focused on exercises and stretches that helped ease the pain and discomfort.