Top celebrities with Herpes in 2023

Many celebrities are living with herpes today, But It's not easy for a celebrity to speak out about their herpes diagnosis. According to an article published in 2023 by Time Magazine, In a few years,"top-tier celebrities" might start speaking out about their herpes diagnosis more often, and people might be more willing to accept that Herpes is just a common virus. A recent study has shown that the number of Americans who are now living with Herpes is over 6 million people...

Why list the famous people living with herpes?

As we know, Celebrities are usually very attractive, rich, hardworking and living a wonderful life we are dreaming for. We usually forget that they’re human and yep they do all the things we do; In fact, these extremely famous people make mistakes and of course some of them have herpes too. 
Listing celebrities with herpes here are not for insulting them or spreading rumors, we want to spread knowledge, acceptance, empathy and support. We want to people with herpes know that having herpes is normal. Celebrities sleep or kiss someone with herpes, they go to the doctor, get diagnosed, and deal with getting outbreaks...they still continue to date hot people after getting herpes. Their life has gone on. And life will go on for you too. 

Please check the incomplete list of the celebrities with herpes in 2022 below:

Incomplete list of the celebrities with herpes in 2022

Derek Jeter, herpes,
Derek Jeter
Baseball player, athlete, and actor

In Hollywood, Derek Jeter is blamed for the outbreak of herpes. He has transmitted the herpes virus to his previous celebrity partners. He has a "Derek Jeter’s Herpes Tree" which includes Jessica Alba, Mariah Carey, Alyssa Milano, Jessica Biel, Scarlett Johansson and Vanessa Minnillo. Justin Timberlake and Orlando Bloom are indirectly infected by Jeter.

Anne Heche has herpes
Anne Heche
Actress, filmmaker, television director

Anne Heche disclosed in her memoir that she has herpes. In her memoir, she claim that she contracted genital herpes from her father in 8 -14 years old. It's really very pity and we are glad that she have the courage to break this out.  More and more famous people may come out in near future. 

Jessica Alba, herpes
Jessica Alba
Actress, model, entrepreneur

Jessica Alba has suffered from genital herpes. According to online rumors dating back to 2007, Jessica Alba contracted herpes when dating Derek Jeter in 2004.  Jessica's assistant claims they had to replenish her Valtrex prescription - a treatment for genital herpes. 

Adriana Lima herpes
Adriana Lima
 Brazilian model.

Adriana Lima is known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018. She was the longest-running model and named "the most valuable Victoria's Secret Angel" in 2017. She was in a relationship with Derek Jeter in 2006, and some speculate that she contracted herpes from him.

Jessica Biel has herpes
Jessica Biel
Actress, filmmaker, model,  singer

Jessica Biel gets a huge cold sore right after being named hottest women alive.A cold sore is a virus that happens because of an infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1).  Good thing Biel had HSV 1, which occurs when you come into contact with people who carry the virus and is transmitted to you when, say, they kiss you.

Justin Timberlake has herpes
Justin Timberlake
Singer, songwriter, producer, actor

Justin Timberlakee is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. He has been in relationship with many popular stars and caught herpes virus from Jessica Biel his wife, who has also been suffering from the oral herpes virus. 

Kim Kardashian has herpes
Kim Kardashian
American televised reality star, a fashion model, a socialite, and a businesswoman. 

Apparently, Kim Kardashian had a cold sore on her upper lip that was caused by herpes. That was the first time Kim had a grotesque sore. Her ex-husband, Kris Humphries, was sued for allegedly transmitting herpes to an unsuspecting fling and is suspected of infecting her.

Janet Jackson has herpes
Janet Jackson
American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress.

Janet Jackson is one of the pop star suffered from herpes secretly. It was reported that the chef sued her for using his name ( Macchi Ricardo) on a prescription for herpes medication. Her boyfriend knew about the condition of her wife and was willing to support her wife all through.  

Usher has herpes
Usher Raymond IV
American R&B singer.

Helm alleges that Usher delivered her to genital herpes in sexual encounters in 2017 and he did not inform her he had been recognized with the incurable sexually transmitted disorder (STD) in 2009 or 2010. She claims she examined effective after experiencing signs and symptoms and analyzing on-line reviews of Usher’s alleged diagnosis.

Paris Hilton has herpes
Paris Hilton
 Entrepreneur, TV personality, author, model, DJ, actress, and singer.

Paris Hilton is one of the biggest and famous stars who has a genital herpes infection, the doubt that Paris Hilton is infected by herpes can be believed after knowing that she is prescribed to the medicine which is used to recover genital herpes.

Vanessa Minnillo has herpes
Vanessa Minnillo
American actress, beauty pageant titleholder, fashion model, and television host.

Vanessa Minnillo contracted the herpes virus during her relationship with Derek Jeter, which lasted from 2003 to 2006.

Orlando Bloom has herpes
Orlando Bloom
English actor

Orlando Bloom well known Hollywood actor is also on the list of celebrities with herpes. He contracted herpes from Vanessa Minnillo. Minnillo a model and actor, is also a famous personality.

Final Reflections about this article about famous people with herpes:

Many famous people with herpes (or are rumored to have herpes) do not publicly discuss the disease. This article features the some top famous celebrities with herpes. There is nothing special about celebrities. They are just like the rest of us. However, risk-free sexual activities need to be emboldened. Moreover, remember that it's not an amicable dialogue to have with your partner. In spite of this, it is imperative that you inform them if you have been diagnosed with the herpes virus.