Celebrities with Autism

January 7, 2026

According to the CDC, 1 in 31 children are living with autism and 1 in 45 adults are living with the same diagnosis. This is showcased in a wide variety of celebrities with autism, most of whom were diagnosed with ASD as adults. Sharing information about influential or famous individuals who are on the autism spectrum can be a powerful way for a child to embrace their neurodiversity and recognize their own unique strengths.

Dan Aykroyd
Comedic actor, screenwriter of GhostBusters

Susan Boyle
Scottish singer

Temple Grandin
Author, Colorado State University professor, famous autism advocate, TIME's 100 most influential people

Tamra Judge
TV star of The Real Housewives of Orange County

Kodi Lee
America's Got Talent winner, musician and singer

Grimes
Musician

Kanye West
Musician / rapper

Anthony Hopkins
Actor

Elon Musk
CEO of SpaceX, Entrepreneur

Wentworth Miller
Actor in Prison Break

Sia
Pop-song icon

Eminem
American rapper and actor

Hannah Gadsby
Comedian

David Campion
Olympic snowboarder

Joe Barksdale
Former NFL player, American singer-songwriter

Clay Marzo
Professional surfer

Alexis Wineman
Miss American contestant

Autism presents differently in everyone, with symptoms that can vary widely in type and complexity. ASD symptoms can also change across different stages of life. Many of the celebrities mentioned above were diagnosed later in adulthood, either through formal clinical assessments or self-evaluation.