In 2025, celebrities continued to influence public conversations about health, not just with glossy gym photos or diet tips, but with candid confessions and lifestyle changes that resonated far beyond the screen. Whether it was prioritising sleep, redefining fitness goals, or sharing personal truths about body image, health issues, and recovery, stars used their platforms to spotlight habits, struggles, and insights that mattered to millions. Here are the five most talked-about celebrity health confessions of 2025 that sparked conversations, challenged assumptions, and even nudged us to think about adopting healthier habits.
Kriti Sanon on making sleep non-negotiable One of the biggest lifestyle takeaways of the year came from actor Kriti Sanon. Her nutritionist, Ryan Fernando, publicly shared that she prioritises 8-10 hours of sleep as essential to her fitness, recovery and energy balance. Dr Narander Singla, lead consultant in internal medicine, told indianexpress.
com, “Nighttime disruptions, high stress levels, or an uncomfortable sleep environment can all negatively affect how refreshed you feel the next day, even if you sleep for the recommended duration. ” ALSO READ | This is what happens to the body when you only sleep on your stomach for 8 hours every night for 30 days He used her routine to underscore that consistent, high-quality sleep is foundational to hormonal balance, metabolic health, and cognitive function, especially for people with demanding schedules.
Reality check on Kareena Kapoor’s size zero figure Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar stirred dialogue this year about the real meaning of good health, urging people to move beyond superficial goals like the Kareena Kapoor Khan-inspired ‘size zero’ figure. Consultant dietitian, Kanikka Malhotra, shared how the pressures of chasing unrealistic ideals like “size zero” can add unnecessary stress, especially during phases like perimenopause and menopause when the metabolism, mood, and energy levels fluctuate.
“These changes are natural and deserve empathy, not judgment,” she told indianexpress. com. Story continues below this ad John Abraham on body fat and fitness standards Even fitness icons disrupt expectations.
Actor John Abraham sparked discussion when he revealed that his body fat percentage was “high”. “Right now, it must be really high.
Maybe about 12 per cent,” he said. Consultant dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal explained, “For the general population, 12 per cent body fat is already a lean category associated with consistent training and disciplined nutrition.
But for someone like John, who has maintained an athletic physique for decades, this number feels high because his personal baseline is exceptionally low. ” This highlights how individual fitness benchmarks vary widely, and reminds us that health isn’t about chasing someone else’s standard, it’s about finding what’s right for your body.
Dipika Kakar’s post-cancer reality Television actor Dipika Kakar’s 2025 health confession was one of the year’s most heartfelt and widely discussed stories. After being diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer and undergoing a major 14-hour surgery to remove the tumour, Dipika has been openly sharing the ups and downs of her recovery journey with fans.
Story continues below this ad In a series of candid vlog posts, she revealed how her body still fatigues easily and how some days she literally “just sleeps” because her energy levels dip drastically — a raw and relatable fact that many cancer survivors recognise. One of the most visible side effects she talked about was extreme hair fall, which began after targeted therapy and has been ongoing.
She also opened up about how the emotional strain and lifestyle changes post-diagnosis have shaped her priorities. She explained that there were days when her body simply wouldn’t allow her to juggle more than caring for her young son, Ruhaan, and resting as needed.
What made her story especially resonant in 2025 was the way she balanced honesty about the physical and psychological toll of cancer treatment with persistent optimism. Alaya F’s battle with SIBO during her 75 Hard challenge Actor Alaya F recently shared a deeply personal health struggle that unfolded behind the scenes of her fitness journey. While most fans saw her Instagram chronicling workouts and healthy meals, Alaya revealed that much of her second round of the intense 75 Hard challenge was actually spent battling a severe gut condition called SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.
Story continues below this ad “It turned out to be a severe case of something called SIBO, which causes constant bloating, terrible fatigue, inflammation, nutrient malabsorption, slow muscle recovery, low strength, and brain fog,” she shared. Alaya shared that she had been on antibiotics for over 50 days and that, instead of seeing the physical progress she expected, she was forced to contend with daily discomfort even while completing the challenge’s routine of workouts, strict diet and other tasks. Her confession struck a chord because it went beyond the usual fitness success story; it was about accepting what your body really needs.