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Lena Dunham -

Actress and writer Lena Dunham revealed in a letter she wrote for the March 2018 issue of Vogue that she had undergone a full hysterectomy.

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Lena Dunham -

The 'Girls' creator wrote about making the decision to undergo the procedure as a result of her endometriosis, a painful condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus.

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Elizabeth Taylor -

Sources suggest that Elizabeth Taylor underwent a hysterectomy when she was in her mid-thirties. For a woman whose life was full of glamor and drama, she suffered from a lot of ailments.

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According to one article by the Independent, she suffered a brain tumor, skin cancer, pneumonia, and had three hip replacements in her time.

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Roseanne Barr -

Roseanne Barr underwent an emergency hysterectomy in 2003. The procedure caused her to put her career on hold for a time.

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Roseanne Barr -

Both reality TV shows that she was working on, 'The Real Roseanne Show' and 'Domestic Goddess,' were canceled so that Barr could focus on her recovery.

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Doris Day -

Sources suggest that Old Hollywood star Doris Day had a hysterectomy in the 1950s. She underwent the procedure after doctors found a large tumor in her intestines.

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Doris Day -

It is thought that Day, who was known for her ability to cry on cue, experienced her fair share of suffering in real life, from domestic abuse to being swindled out of millions.

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Angelina Jolie -

Not a full hysterectomy, but Angelina Jolie had one ovary and its fallopian tube removed in 2015. Tests had shown possible signs of early ovarian cancer.

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Prior to that, in 2013, the actress and mother of six also underwent a preventative double mastectomy, again for cancer prevention reasons.

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Fran Drescher -

Actress Fran Drescher had an immediate radical hysterectomy in 2000 after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The treatment worked and left her cancer-free.

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Fran Drescher -

In 2007, she launched the Cancer Schmancer Movement, a non-profit that is dedicated to ensuring all women's cancers are diagnosed at stage 1.

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Suzanne Somers -

Actress and businesswoman Suzanne Somers, who famously prefers alternative medicine, had a hysterectomy to treat postmenopausal uterine bleeding.

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Somers, who has come under fire for some of her views on medical subjects, also had a battle with breast cancer in the 2000s.

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Josephine Baker -

Iconic entertainer Josephine Baker underwent a hysterectomy in the 1940s, after she developed an infection caused by having a miscarriage.

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Sources suggest that the she developed peritonitis and sepsis after the operation. She did recover, although her recovery was rocky.

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Marissa Jaret Winokur -

Actress Marissa Jaret Winokur, who is best known for her starring role in Broadway's 'Hairspray,' had a hysterectomy after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2000. 

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Winokur actually got her cancer diagnosis during the early development stages of the show, and underwent treatment in silence for fear of losing her role.

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Beverly Johnson -

Beverly Johnson, who was the first black woman to appear on the cover of American Vogue in 1974, had a hysterectomy when she was in her forties.

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Beverly Johnson -

The reason for her procedure was fibroid tumors, which were apparently causing her to menstruate daily before she had the operation.

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Camilla Parker Bowles -

Sources suggest that Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom underwent a hysterectomy in 2007, although no details were publicly released.

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Camilla Parker Bowles -

The fact that she had undergone the procedure was revealed in 2007, although until today the reason for the procedure remains undisclosed.

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Sandra Lee -

TV chef Sandra Lee announced via social media in March 2022 that she was undergoing a hysterectomy.

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Sandra Lee -

The announcement came almost seven years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Lee is a public advocate for regular screenings so as to aid early detection.

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Camille Grammer -

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Camille Grammer, who used to be married to actor Kelsey Grammer, underwent a radical hysterectomy in 2013 after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer.

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Camille Grammer -

Shortly after having the procedure, she filed a domestic violence protective order against her boyfriend at the time, Dimitri Charalambopoulos, saying that he had assaulted her just two days after the operation.

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Julia Sweeney -

Actress and comedian Julia Sweeney, who is best known for being a 'Saturday Night Live' cast member between 1990 and 1994, had a hysterectomy in the 1990s.

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Julia Sweeney -

She had the procedure done after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. She has apparently said that adopting a healthier lifestyle helped her recover from the operation.

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Jade Goody -

British 'Big Brother' star Jade Goody, who was the subject of criticism a good many times during her career, underwent a hysterectomy in 2008.

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Jade Goody -

She had the procedure to treat cervical cancer, but unfortunately the cancer had already spread. She ultimately passed away in 2009.

Sources: (Ranker) (The Independent) (Daily Mail)

See also: The biggest women's health myths

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