Bindi Irwin is on the mend.
Bindi Irwin’s family, including her brother Robert and mother Terri, have confirmed she is doing well despite her continued struggle with endometriosis.
Terri Irwin shared with TopMob News that Bindi is recovering well. Because Bindi finds extensive travel difficult right now, she won’t be able to attend this year’s Steve Irwin Gala, but plans to join the celebration next year.
Although Bindi was unable to attend the event in person, her family shared that she was there in spirit. They also mentioned she’s recently returned to her important work protecting wildlife. Bindi and her husband, Chandler Powell, share a 5-year-old daughter named Grace.
She’s decided to stay closer to home this year,” she explained. “It’s actually less stressful for her to be home taking care of the crocodiles than it would be to travel.
And imaginably so, that’s no easy feat.
Robert pointed out that Australia Zoo employs around 500 people and manages approximately 500,000 acres of conservation land. He explained that someone needs to oversee everything, and Bindi is doing a fantastic job with that responsibility.
As a longtime fan, it’s clear to me that Bindi is carrying on the incredible legacy of her dad, Steve Irwin. I truly believe he’d be so proud of the amazing work she’s doing now – it really feels like his spirit lives on through her.
He emphasized how much his father’s values matter now, given the serious challenges facing the world. He acknowledged that protecting the environment is a major struggle for his generation, but stressed the importance of remaining hopeful and working together to find solutions.
The 22-year-old explained that continuing to champion passion, optimism, giving back, and protecting the environment is both a personal privilege and vitally important.
Bindi, 27, recently shared that she’s had 50 growths removed from her body over the last three years as she continues to deal with a reproductive health issue, describing the experience as deeply painful.
It was so frustrating spending a decade trying to figure out what was wrong with me, especially after doctors kept dismissing my symptoms as just ‘part of being a woman.’ I shared some photos from the hospital recently because it’s been a long journey. As a teenager and young woman, I honestly felt incredibly weak and insecure, like I was trapped inside my own body. I kept everything hidden for so long, but I’m finally starting to open up about it.
Oh my gosh, Bindi Irwin, my absolute favorite Dancing with the Stars winner, has been so brave talking about her endometriosis. It’s been a really tough battle for her, but she’s hoping that by sharing her story, she can help other women who are going through the same thing. It just makes me love her even more, honestly! She’s such an inspiration.
She wrote that no one should have to struggle alone. Seeing others in pain deeply affects her, and she wants them to know she believes their experiences. She encourages them to seek help and reminds them not to lose hope, acknowledging how difficult that can be.
Keep reading for more stars who have been candid about their experience with endometriosis.
–Reporting by John Redmann
For the comedian, endometriosis means dealing with “pain you can’t see.”
She described the condition as incredibly isolating, explaining that when she’d talk to people about severe pain, they’d often dismiss it as simply part of being a woman, when in reality it was something more unusual and concerning.
Amy explained that her pain isn’t limited to her period. She’s experienced it throughout her life, including during ovulation.
In 2019, after giving birth to her son, Gene, the host of Kinda Pregnant had her uterus and appendix removed as part of her medical treatment.
In a video shared after her surgery in 2021, she explained that the doctor discovered and removed thirty areas of endometriosis. He also had to remove her appendix, which the endometriosis had affected.
For years, the Victoria’s Secret model battled exhaustion, intense pain, and extremely heavy, unpredictable periods, even experiencing sleepless nights spent in the bathroom, before finally receiving an endometriosis diagnosis.
She shared on Instagram in August 2025, three months after surgery, that she’d always had yearly checkups but hadn’t been diagnosed with endometriosis because it can’t be detected through routine exams. She recently had a much easier period and realized how different it should feel, now that she knows what caused her previous pain.
Barbara emphasized the importance of catching health issues early and getting treatment quickly to avoid future problems. She also mentioned she’s now more aware of her body and will address any concerns promptly.
I was so relieved to finally learn what was causing all my pain, but it took years! I had at least twelve doctors tell me it was ‘just in my head’ or something else before someone finally diagnosed me with rectovaginal endometriosis. It’s a really severe form where the tissue that normally lines the uterus starts growing on the rectum and vagina – it’s incredibly painful, and it’s awful that it took so long to get answers.
I was so happy to hear about her surgery back in 2020, and even more thrilled when she and Christian McCaffrey welcomed their daughter, Colette, five years later! It’s been wonderful to follow their journey as a family.
Olivia described the intense pain of endometriosis in a 2024 podcast interview with SHE MD, saying it felt like she was going to die. She explained that the combination of pain, hormones, and emotional sensitivity was often dismissed by others, leaving her feeling like she was overreacting or even losing her mind.
Crikey! Endometriosis is a pain—just ask the daughter of the late Steve Irwin.
Bindi quietly dealt with the pain of endometriosis for over ten years before finally having surgery to address it in 2023.
She remembered being told repeatedly by doctors that her symptoms were simply a normal part of being a woman and that nothing was actually wrong. Despite this, she continued to get sicker, and it began to impact all areas of her life.
After years of health issues, she finally underwent surgery to remove 51 endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst, and her appendix. The surgery also repaired a hernia that developed after the birth of her daughter, Grace Warrior, in 2021, and after these procedures, her health began to improve.
In an August 2025 Instagram post, Bindi shared that she was finally feeling much better. She explained she was able to go about her daily life without feeling nauseous or weak, and was gradually regaining her strength.
For the “Nightmare” singer, receiving their endometriosis diagnosis was a “bittersweet” moment.
During an appearance on The Doctors in 2018, they explained the relief they felt realizing their experiences were real, not just their imagination or oversensitivity. However, they also admitted it was difficult to accept that they would have to live with this condition for the rest of their life.
Just a few months after being diagnosed, things took a difficult turn. Halsey explained that before she had time to process the diagnosis and how it would affect her life, career, and relationships, she unexpectedly began to miscarry while performing onstage during a concert.
Even after becoming a mother to her son, Ender, in 2021, the musician continued to deal with the disorder and sought additional help in 2024.
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin‘s oldest daughter went undiagnosed for years.
Delilah shared on the SHE MD podcast in December 2025 that she suffered from very painful periods. She visited multiple gynecologists, but none of them ever suggested she might have endometriosis.
The artist first learned about endometriosis when Halsey publicly shared their diagnosis. Reflecting on it, Delilah realized that her previous battles with pain were a factor in her struggles with substance and alcohol abuse, before she achieved sobriety in 2021.
She shared that she turned to substance abuse as a way to cope with severe depression and anxiety. She described experiencing debilitating panic attacks and expressed frustration that no one was addressing the underlying issues causing these problems.
The former Riverdale star revealed she was officially diagnosed with endometriosis in December 2025, after a year of trying to figure out what was causing her pain.
She shared on Instagram that after being diagnosed with interstitial cystitis last year, she’d seen numerous doctors – including urologists and gynecologists, and had three hospital visits – but no one initially considered that endometriosis might be the real reason for her symptoms.
Lili requested an MRI, and the scan revealed she had adenomyosis – a non-cancerous condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows into the uterine muscle.
After that, I consulted an endometriosis specialist who recommended laparoscopic surgery, which I decided to pursue. I was diagnosed with endometriosis during the surgery itself. I’m grateful I listened to my intuition and trusted my body, and I plan to continue encouraging others to do the same.
Before having her son Rhodes in 2020, the American Horror Story actress decided to freeze her eggs. She discovered she had been unknowingly living with endometriosis since her teens.
She remembers having extremely painful periods and cramps that were so severe they caused her to miss school and, later, work meetings. When she brought this up with her doctor, she felt dismissed and that her concerns weren’t taken seriously, as if she was exaggerating the pain.
In her late twenties, the actress began seeing a female doctor who finally diagnosed her with the condition.
Emma explained that getting confirmation she hadn’t been overreacting came too late. The issue had already impacted her ability to have children, and she was advised to consider freezing her eggs or exploring other possibilities.
The singer of “Envolver” was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2022 after experiencing ongoing pain during sexual activity.
Okay, so, I’ve been following this woman’s story for a while now, and it’s just heartbreaking. She posted about how, whenever she was intimate with a partner who was… well, larger, she’d be completely unable to walk for days afterwards. Like, seriously, debilitating pain. And she’s been dealing with this for nine years! The worst part is, everyone just kept telling her the same unhelpful things, offering no real solutions. It’s just so frustrating to see her struggle with this for so long and feel like no one was actually listening or trying to help. I just want her to get the support she deserves!
I’ve seen it happen so many times – people struggling for ages before getting a real diagnosis. For Anitta – that’s Larissa de Macedo Machado – it was the same. She was really suffering until she found a wonderful doctor, a true advocate, who finally figured out the source of her pain: endometriosis. It’s such a relief when you finally understand what’s going on with your body!
She remembered past doctors dismissing her concerns, saying it wasn’t due to poor hygiene, lack of condom use, or dehydration. But she insisted the real problem was that they hadn’t fully considered how each person’s body might react to the issue. “They didn’t look closely enough at all the possibilities,” she explained.
Anitta explained that endometriosis affects many women, and its symptoms can vary from person to person. She emphasized that living with chronic pain from the condition isn’t something women should simply accept as normal.
Endometriosis can be incredibly painful, and actress Troian Bellisario has been open about her experiences with the condition. In 2024, she had surgery to remove cysts and scar tissue caused by endometriosis.
Janel explained on Instagram that she generally prefers to keep her personal life to herself, but she decided to share this particular experience to let other women going through similar struggles know they aren’t isolated.
It’s hard to find good information about endometriosis, and unfortunately, there’s no cure yet. Seeing other women share their experiences really empowered me, and I hope sharing my story can help others too. Let’s keep talking about endometriosis to raise awareness and support each other.
Tia Mowry, known from the show Sister, Sister, was diagnosed with endometriosis in her late 20s, around the time she and her ex-husband, Cory Hardrict, began trying to start a family.
Looking back, the diagnosis wasn’t a surprise,” she wrote in a 2018 article for Women’s Health. “I’d been dealing with severe pelvic pain for years, and every time I saw a doctor, they dismissed my concerns.
Tia said she was finally diagnosed after seekinh help from an “incredible African American doctor.”
She explained that African American women are frequently misdiagnosed with endometriosis, partly because there hasn’t been enough research focused on the condition within the community. She personally had to undergo several surgeries as a result.
Oh my gosh, if I could just reach back and talk to Tia when she was trying for a baby and feeling so down… I’d tell her to please don’t give up hope! It felt like such a lonely time for her, but I’d want her to know, truly, that she wasn’t alone in it at all. Now look at her – a mom to those amazing little boys, Cree and Cairo! It just proves you have to keep going.
Chrissy Teigen, author of the cookbook Cravings, had surgery in 2021 to address endometriosis and described the experience as difficult.
She shared on Instagram that her abdomen was numb following recovery, making even small movements like coughing difficult. Despite this, she said it was still preferable to the pain of contractions and endometriosis.
Daisy Ridley was diagnosed with endometriosis when she was 15 and continued to experience pain from the condition as an adult.
After a laparoscopy, numerous doctor’s visits, and eight years of being symptom-free, the pain returned – though it was less severe this time. My skin was also really bad. I tried countless treatments – creams, antibiotics, and more – but they only disrupted my body’s natural balance. I eventually discovered I have polycystic ovary syndrome, which explained everything. It’s safe to say that feeling so self-conscious really damaged my confidence.
The creator of the show Girls first experienced symptoms of endometriosis when she started her period, but it took ten years to get a diagnosis. By the time she was 25, the condition had spread to several organs, like her bladder, liver, and appendix, ultimately leading her to have a hysterectomy.
She remembers waking up to a room full of family and doctors, all confirming she had been correct about her condition. In a 2018 essay for Vogue, she described her uterus as being in much worse shape than anyone had predicted, comparing it to a severely flawed, high-end counterfeit handbag.
During the surgery, doctors found that Lena had experienced bleeding where menstrual blood flowed backward, filling her stomach.
She asked not to discuss the condition of her uterine lining, but noted one positive detail: instead of its usual lightbulb shape, it had formed a heart.
The co-host of Dancing With the Stars found out she had endometriosis in 2008 after being hospitalized with intense stomach pain.
I discovered I had ruptured a cyst on my ovary, and also learned I have endometriosis. I’ve likely had endometriosis for a while, as I’ve been dealing with pain for around five years.
Julianne has openly shared her experiences with the illness, including the challenges it has presented as she tries to have a child.
Dealing with fertility can be really challenging, and it’s been especially true for me with endometriosis and my own plans for having a family,” the TV personality shared on Instagram in 2025. She divorced Brooks Laich in 2022. “This is my third time freezing my eggs, and I understand it’s a sensitive topic, so it’s not always easy to discuss, especially publicly.
Before becoming a mother, the actress from Parenthood suffered from incredibly painful and intense periods, which she described as the “MOST violently painful” experience.
In a 2019 Instagram post, she explained that she’d seen many gynecologists over the past 20 years, trying to find out what was causing her pain. She said most doctors either told her period pain was typical or suggested she start taking birth control.
Mae finally felt better after talking to her friend, Lena Dunham, who suggested an endometriosis specialist. This specialist helped her create a plan to not just manage the condition – which is often considered incurable – but to truly overcome it through diagnosis, surgery, and lifestyle changes.
She shared that realizing she’s getting better has given her a newfound sense of hope. For the first time, she envisions a future free from the constant pain, exhaustion, and depression that have burdened her for so much of her life – specifically, for half of every month.
In 2020, the Olympic figure skater had minimally invasive surgery to treat endometriosis. She’d lived with occasional pain for years, but had previously dismissed it as something minor.
She explained on Instagram that she likely didn’t explain her symptoms well enough to her doctors, so they didn’t think to check for endometriosis. Over the past five years, her pain gradually worsened, but she dismissed it because it wasn’t always severe or continuous.
As it turned out, Tara said she had “moderate amounts of endo” in her system.
In 2024, she had surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and a painful cyst on her ovary, which she referred to as an endometrioma.
Tara, who welcomed her daughter Georgie in 2023, shared on Instagram that she has frozen embryos. She explained that if she decides to try for another baby, doctors could implant the embryos directly into her uterus, bypassing the need for her fallopian tubes.
The host of Top Chef divorced Salman Rushdie in 2007 after a three-year marriage, which was strained by her ongoing battle with chronic pain from endometriosis.
Endometriosis really contributed to the breakdown of my marriage, and I don’t think either of us fully understood what was happening then. I think part of the problem was that I didn’t really talk about it – not on purpose, but it’s just an awkward and personal thing to discuss, especially something like periods. It just doesn’t feel like a comfortable topic.
When Padma Lakshmi, host of Top Chef, became pregnant with her daughter Krishna in 2009, doctors were amazed, calling the pregnancy a “medical miracle” because of Lakshmi’s endometriosis.
Todd Chrisley, from the show Chrisley Knows Best, understands the challenges of living with endometriosis very well.
In a 2020 Instagram post, she shared that she was diagnosed with Endometriosis at 18 and has been dealing with its challenges ever since. She described the pain as sometimes unbearable and explained that it significantly impacts her emotional and mental well-being.
During her third operation for the condition, Savannah reported that doctors discovered a large cyst, along with scar tissue on her ovaries, bladder, and nearby tissues.
In June 2017, singer Monica had nearly eight hours of surgery after being diagnosed with endometriosis just two weeks earlier. Doctors removed two cysts, fibroids, and a hernia, which Monica said had been causing her significant health problems.
She shared on Instagram that she’d been feeling unwell for a while, but remained optimistic about a quick recovery and returning to good health.
The daughter of Rob and Michele Reiner has dealt with ovarian cysts since her teens. In 2023, she had surgery where doctors discovered she had endometriosis in several areas.
She shared on Instagram that it’s frustrating this condition isn’t taken more seriously, especially since she herself had her appendix removed because of inflammation. She believes there’s a strong connection between trauma, illness, and inflammation in the body.
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