At first the diagnosis of scoliosis can be scary and unsettling. So many questions, what will life look like today?tomorrow? Ten years from now? Every patient is different, and the degree of your spinal curve will also impact your treatment. However, many scoliosis patients have found comfort in knowing that they are not alone. It can be confusing at first, and finding a mentor to guide you through your scoliosis journey can help as well.

We've put together a list of 28 well known people who have also been diagnosed with scoliosis. Reading their stories can also help give you strength knowing that many people like you have overcome their scoliosis diagnosis to be successful in their paths to greatness.