Actors who sing

Actors who can really sing

 Actors who can really sing As the second season of the hit TV musical "Glee " comes to a close the actors are proof that acting and singing can come in one pretty package. Even Charlie Sheen has caught the singing bug with the release of charlie sheen new single a collaboration with a rap star snoop dogg, ""Winning, " to benefit disaster tornado relief. Here are some actors with some real musical talent.

 Jeff Bridges
Veteran actor Jeff Bridges eased into singing with a performance on a popular late night show conan TBS where he performed "I Don't Know " from his Oscar-winning role Crazy Heart movie.

 Kevin Spacey
Oscar-winner American Beauty movie Kevin Spacey  added his vocal talents  to the soundtrack for "Beyond the Sea, " in which he portrayed a classic rock 'n' roll bobby darin singer.

 Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe fronted the rock band commonly abbreviated TOFOG 30 odd foot of grunts and released several tracks. A few members of the band, including the actor, evolved into The Ordinary Fear of God who continues to record listen to their songs my hand my heart songs.

 Minnie Driver
Though she did not sing in the film version of "Phantom of the Opera, " Minnie Driver did sing a song listen learn to be lonely minnie driver that composer Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote for the film. Her album everything i've got in my pocket minnie driver includes many of her own songs.

 Evan Rachel Wood
Vampire queen on a hit HBO show true blood , actress Evan Rachel Wood  provided the vocals  for Lucy in the musical romance "Across the Universe," a film inspired by one of the biggest boy bands The Beatles of all time.

 Lauren Ambrose
Classically trained as an opera singer  Lauren Ambrose  now sings New Orleans-style ragtime with the seven-piece band Lauren Ambrose and the Leisure Class. Watch her perform.

 Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner  founded the country rock band Modern West  in 2007. The band has released two albums  and has toured internationally. Modern West also performed at this major sporting event in 2007.

 Anne Hathaway
Actress and 2011 Oscar co-host, Anne Hathaway  enchanted audiences and serenaded this famous actor. She  sang two songs in a bewitching fairy tale  and gave voice to a free-spirited bird in 2011's "Rio "  and showcased her musical talents for two songs in the film and the soundtrack.

 Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid  plays with his band The Sharks  for the love of playing  but has not sought a recording contract. The band has played shows for the past 11 years and has included songs by a former Quaid character .

 Catherine Zeta-Jones
Before her breakout film  Catherine Zeta-Jones  attempted a music career in the United Kingdom. Her vocal talents were showcased in the big-screen version of "Chicago ".

 Robert Downey Jr.
"Iron Man " star Robert Downey Jr.  has sung on several of his movie soundtracks  and released his own album  The Futurist .

 Scarlett Johansson
Golden Globe nominee  Scarlett Johansson  debuted her first album with cover songs from Tom Waits. Her second album is a collaboration with singer/songwriter Pete Yorn.

 Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester  of "Gossip Girl " fame, played the role of a young country singer in this recent film . She has released several singles  and an album. Watch her music video for "Somebody to Love. "

 Zooey Deschanel
Born into a Hollywood family  Zooey Deschanel  was destined for the silver screen, but her talent doesn't stop there. She is one half of the indie folk duo She & Him  and plays the piano and ukulele.

 Bruce Willis
Known for his "Die Hard " series, Bruce Willis  enjoyed a brief music career with a hit single  reaching the No. five spot on the charts in 1987. He followed up with another album , but has since largely stayed away from the music since.

Stars with mental illnesses

Stars with mental illnesses

 Stars who’ve spoken out about mental illness

Stars with mental illnesses.People have hidden their mental illnesses due to the often negative stigma attached. In recognition of National Mental Health Month, we review some stars who have shared their internal mental struggles.

Catherine Zeta-Jones
 While seeking treatment in a mental health facility, Catherine Zeta-Jones'  diagnosis of bipolar disorder was leaked to the media, her famous husband says.

Sheryl Crow
 During a low point in her career  Sheryl Crow suffered a serious period of depression. She said she has struggled with the disease since childhood, but medication and therapy  have helped her overcome.

David Beckham
 Internationally famous footballer David Beckham has suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder. He revealed his compulsion in 2006 and admitted to rearranging hotel rooms to make “everything perfect.”

Mel Gibson
 In a 2008 documentary  actor Mel Gibson indicated that he has bipolar disorder and has said he suffers from another mental illness, too. He has recently made headlines with his ongoing feud with his ex-girlfriend.

Paula Deen
 Paula Deen is a famous figure in the kitchen, but she used to fear leaving her house. She credits her 20-year bout with agoraphobia for her culinary skills since cooking was an activity she could do at home.

Jim Carrey
 Funny man Jim Carrey doesn't seem like someone who suffers from depression, but the actor has long battled the disease. He advocates healthy eating and has spoken out against using these to cope.

Herschel Walker
 Former NFL star Herschel Walker revealed his struggle with dissociative identity disorder in his autobiography. The disease caused lapses in his memory, including a major milestone in his life.

Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio once played the role of  an infamous obsessive compulsive disorder sufferer. The “Aviator” star, whose obsession is focused on stepping on things on sidewalks, shared his struggle with the disorder after the movie came out.

J.K. Rowling 
 British author J.K. Rowling  best known for the “Harry Potter” series spoke out against the stigma of depression and suicidal thoughts when she revealed her own struggle with the disorder when she was in her 20s.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones will become director

Catherine Zeta-Jones plans film about his mental illness.
Recently, the actress was discharged from the hospital where was treated by bipolar disorder (the new name of manic-depressive psychosis), developed from the illness of her husband, actor Michael Douglas. Catherine not only openly share their problems with the public, but decided to continue to promote this openness. Zeta-Jones believes that many people with mental illnesses embarrassed or afraid to seek help.
Now the actress is going to take part in the filming of a documentary film on bipolar disorder. "Catherine is very interested in this idea - said a source close to the actress. - This is a great way to break the "sacred silence" that surrounds mental illness. Most likely, Zeta-Jones herself will direct this film. "
This is not the first star, has openly declared about his disease and contribute to solving the problem. For example, the star of the trilogy "Back to the Future", the actor Michael J. Fox, whose illustrious film career was cut short due to Parkinson's disease, is the head of one of the largest charities to help people with this disease and funding the search for new medicines.

Catherine Zeta-Jones Bipolar II Struggle

After supporting husband Michael Douglas through his battle with throat cancer, Catherine Zeta-Jones needed medical care for herself. After “the stress of the past year,” her representative said in a statement, the movie star “made the decision to check into a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her bipolar II disorder,” a condition similar to bipolar I disorder, characterized by mood swings from high to low.
Zeta-Jones has been hit with a series of devastating events: In 2010, her stepson, Cameron Douglas, was sentenced to five years in prison on drug charges, and four months later, her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Compounding the stress, Michael Douglas was also slapped with a lawsuit by former wife, Diandra, seeking half of the profits from his hit movie, “Wall Street: The Money Never Sleeps.”

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