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As the American actor wowed the crowd at Worthy Farm, Somerset on Saturday night, FEMAIL reveals how the beloved actor, 62, has battled Parkinson's in private and in public since 1991. Fox shot to fame in the 1980s after starring as Marty McFly in Back to the Future (left) and went on to become one of Hollywood's hottest heartthrobs. However, he has revealed his diagnosis at just 29 years old caused him to turn to drink in early years, much to the concern of his wife Tracey (inset left). Since going public with his diagnosis in 1998 the actor has dedicated his life to fundraising and raising awareness of Parkinson's and made an Apple TV+ documentary about his health battle last year (centre). Earlier this year the actor received a standing ovation as he took to the stage at Royal Festival Hall (right) for the BAFTAs, where his documentary was nominated for an award.

When Michael J Fox appeared on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, he described his Parkinson's illness as a 'gift that keeps on giving.' In 1991, the Back to the Future actor, 62, was diagnosed with the degenerative disorder when he was 29 years old, but it was only recently revealed seven years later. In 2023, the actor debuted an Apple TV+ documentary about his film life and his subsequent illness, earning him a BAFTA nomination. Michael said on BBC in light of the documentary's nomination: "I would say it's a gift and people will look at me and I'd say it's a gift that keeps on giving, but it's a gift." Michael has been praised for his tireless fundraising in the hopes of finding a cure for the devastating disease. Michael J. Johnson created The Michael J. The Fox Foundation will support academic research.

Several celebrities attended the second evening of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, including Padma Lakshimi and LaLa Kent. In a sleeless silver and gold sequin gown that clung to her stunning figure, the former Top Chef host, 53, sizzled. The Indian-American author had her hair parted in the middle, framing her face with delicate waves.

On day two of the Tribeca Festival in New York City, the stars of the new comedy-drama film The Good Half made the world premiere screening. During the transition from fashion to promo mode for filmmaker Robert Schwartzman's latest film, Brittany Snow, Nick Jonas, and Elisabeth Shue were among the cast members to display their fashion sense. According to the Tribeca Festival website, Renn Wheeland (Jonas), an emotionally distant writer who returns to Cleveland, Ohio, to attend his beloved mother's funeral after having spent years avoiding his sister (Snow), father (Matt Walsh), and step-father (David Arquette). During his stay at home, Renn develops new friendships, including a 'charming and vivacious stranger (Alexandra Shipp), as well as restoring old ones, but finds that he can't continue to avoid conflict in his life.

Michael J. In the trailer for Fox's forthcoming documentary Still: A Michael J. Movie on Fox. The 61-year-old actor recalls his blockbuster with director Davis Guggenheim and shares how he first noticed the signs of Parkinson's disease in the trailer, which was released on Thursday. He also addresses the challenging time in which he revealed the illness to his long-time wife Tracy Pollan and how she pledged to help him along the way.