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8 celebrities who struggle with acne: from Camila Cabello and Lucy Hale to Pete Davidson and Emma Chamberlain – but which actor lost a role in The O.C. due to their skin condition?

STORYCarolina Malis
Taylor Hill and Emma Chamberlain are among the celebrities who have spoken out about their acne. Photos: @taylor_hill, @emmachamberlain/Instagram
Taylor Hill and Emma Chamberlain are among the celebrities who have spoken out about their acne. Photos: @taylor_hill, @emmachamberlain/Instagram
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Keke Palmer revealed that her acne is related to her struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome, while Lucy Hale admitted to crying about her skin while filming Pretty Little Liars

Acne is a universal experience, yet it’s rarely talked about. Everyone deals with it, but the silence and stigma surrounding it remain. That’s why when celebrities get real about their skin, sharing both their flawless moments and their bad skin days, we pay attention.

Lili Reinhart is one of the celebrities who has shared her struggles with bad skin. Photo: @lilireinhart/Instagram
Lili Reinhart is one of the celebrities who has shared her struggles with bad skin. Photo: @lilireinhart/Instagram
Whether you get the occasional hormonal breakout or have an acne-prone skin type and are considering treatments like Accutane, knowing you’re not alone is a relief. Stars like Chris Pine, Keke Palmer, Lucy Hale, Pete Davidson and more have openly shared their struggles with pimples. Their honesty sends a powerful message: acne is a normal part of life and nothing to be ashamed of.

1. Chris Pine

Chris Pine reportedly lost a role in The O.C. over his skin condition. Photo: Getty Images
Chris Pine reportedly lost a role in The O.C. over his skin condition. Photo: Getty Images
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The 44-year-old actor opened up in an episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast last May about how severe acne cost him the lead role in the hit series The O.C. in the early 2000s. Pine described the period as traumatic, sharing that auditions with bad skin were some of the most challenging moments of his life, leaving him with “a little bit of PTSD”.

2. Emma Chamberlain

Influencer Emma Chamberlain has also discussed her difficulties with acne. Photo: @emmachamberlain/Instagram
Influencer Emma Chamberlain has also discussed her difficulties with acne. Photo: @emmachamberlain/Instagram

In an interview with Pop Sugar, Chamberlain, 23, emphasised how tough it was to deal with acne, describing it as “one of the most difficult things I’ve personally ever dealt with self-esteem-wise and just in general, in life” and highlighting the empowerment that comes from overcoming such challenges. “People who have dealt with acne can f***ing do anything,” she added.

3. Keke Palmer

Actress and singer Keke Palmer has talked about how her PCOS led to acne. Photo: @keke/Instagram
Actress and singer Keke Palmer has talked about how her PCOS led to acne. Photo: @keke/Instagram
Keke Palmer, 31, has used her platform to discuss her struggle with acne caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). On Instagram, Palmer revealed that “my acne has been so bad that people in my field offered to pay for me to get it fixed. I tried everything. I did Accutane twice.” She reassured others dealing with similar issues, stating, “To all the people struggling with this please know you’re not alone and that you are still so f***ing fine!”

4. Taylor Hill