It’s heartwarming to see celebrity couples who cherish their marriage and family. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, stars of “1883,” are a beautiful couple who, like all families, have faced their share of challenges.
In 2022, they revealed that their 25-year-old daughter, Gracie, had been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). They received an outpouring of love and support, and Gracie recently took to social media to update everyone on her condition.
“I just wanted to share really quick that I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). To get the correct diagnosis you need 2 out of the 5 characteristics of PCOS and I had 3,” Gracie posted.
She continued, “During my appointment with my endocrinologist, I realized that PCOS may have been a factor in my issues with weight. We decided to try a medicine to regulate my body more normally and create the tools to keep my body and myself healthy as I get older.”
Gracie did not hide any part of her condition, explaining, “I’m learning to navigate the new blemishes but I don’t think I would have ever allowed myself to go to a doctor’s appointment like this unless I had taken the correct steps toward my mental health. As much as physical health is important, mental health goes hand in hand.”
Gracie’s transparency about her condition has been applauded by fans online. According to John Hopkins Medicine, PCOS is a common hormone problem for women of childbearing age. Women with this condition may not ovulate, can have high levels of androgens, and some have small cysts on the ovaries. PCOS may also cause irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, infertility, and weight gain.
“Sending love to those who are struggling with something similar or literally anything at all. Mental health is freaking hard!! It’s a long road but we can get through it,” Gracie added.
“I share my experience in hopes my situation reaches someone who can relate. P.S. The medicine I’m taking has given me a body I haven’t had in years (maybe ever?). It’s weird to navigate but I’m finding ways to love her.”
Fans praised Gracie’s honesty, calling her “brave” and “beautiful.” Despite enduring a lot regarding her body, Gracie remains resilient. In 2021, she responded to a body shamer by embracing herself and showing off some dance moves.
“Today I looked in the mirror and was feeling fine about myself. I went to a store and picked up the largest size they had in a dress, which was an 8. I wear a 10, and the lady who was working in the store took the dress out of my hands and said, ‘That’s not going to fit you,’” she shared. “It made me upset because so many stores do this. They only put smaller sizes out, and when you try on their bigger sizes, they don’t even go above your knees.”
Gracie has the support of her whole family, including her father, Tim McGraw. In 2020, Tim expressed his pride for his daughter: “Gracie, our oldest daughter, is an actress in L.A., and she makes me proud every day because she’s such a strong, independent young lady who speaks her mind.”
It’s clear that Gracie has not let her condition affect her genuineness. Let us know what you think about her bravery and transparency in the comments!