Nine Celebrities Who Survived Childhood Sexual Abuse

A look at a few stars who have shared their stories.

It Can Happen to Anyone - Past childhood sexual abuse is not rare when it comes to the Black community. It’s estimated that 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will be molested in their lifetime. And no one is exempt, not even celebrities. —Kellee Terrell(Photos from left: Rommel Demano/Getty Images, Kris Connor/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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It Can Happen to Anyone - Past childhood sexual abuse is not rare when it comes to the Black community. It’s estimated that 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will be molested in their lifetime. And no one is exempt, not even celebrities. —Kellee Terrell(Photos from left: Rommel Demano/Getty Images, Kris Connor/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

The Right Stuff - Vanessa Williams has definitely still got it! The stunning mother of four turns 49 this week and is pictured here in New York at the Roundabout Theatre 2012 Spring Gala "From Screen to Stage" dinner and auction at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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Vanessa Williams - Recently on Oprah’s Lifeclass, former beauty queen and award-winning actress Vanessa Williams admitted that when she was 10 she was molested by an 18-year-old female.  (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

The Return of Breezy - Chris Brown delivers his first performance since his release from jail earlier this month, a rendition of his hit "Loyal." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Chris Brown - While Chris Brown never came out and said he was a victim, he did however admit that he lost his virginity at age 8 to a 14-year-old girl. Experts — and the law — believe that it’s incapable of children that young to consent to sex. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

Lady O - Oprah Winfrey is lovely in a floor grazing black dress at the Weinstein Company's Academy Award party hosted by Chopard and DeLeon Tequila at the Montage in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo: Jeff Vespa/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company)

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Oprah Winfrey - Talk show host and billionaire Oprah was raped by her 19-year-old cousin and then later again by a family friend a few years later. She never told anyone of her abuse until she was an adult. (Photo: Jeff Vespa/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company)

Tyler Perry - Media mogul Tyler Perry admitted to his dear friend Oprah Winfrey on her show that was a victim of sexual abuse by the hands of four adults. Starting at the age of nine, Perry was abused by a male neighbor, male church member, male family friend and a friend's mother. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Tyler Perry - Media mogul Tyler Perry admitted to his dear friend Oprah Winfrey on her show that was a victim of sexual abuse by the hands of four adults. Starting at the age of nine, Perry was abused by a male neighbor, male church member, male family friend and a friend's mother. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Mo'Nique - While doing press for her Oscar-winning role in the film Precious, Mo'Nique admitted that she used her own personal experiences with abuse to prepare for the role. The actress admitted to being raped and molested by her own brother, who is currently in prison. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Mo'Nique - While doing press for her Oscar-winning role in the film Precious, Mo'Nique admitted that she used her own personal experiences with abuse to prepare for the role. The actress admitted to being raped and molested by her own brother, who is currently in prison. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Laveranues Coles - In 2005, NFL star Laveranues Coles admitted on Oprah that he had been sexually abused by his former stepfather when he was a child. He told the NY Times that he came out with his story because he didn't want for other little boys to have to experience what he did. (Photo: NFL Photos)

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Laveranues Coles - In 2005, NFL star Laveranues Coles admitted on Oprah that he had been sexually abused by his former stepfather when he was a child. He told the NY Times that he came out with his story because he didn't want for other little boys to have to experience what he did. (Photo: NFL Photos)

Love Conquers All - “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Maya Angelou  - The late Maya Angelou broke boundaries when she documented her own rape in her book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. She said that she wrote her abuse in because she wanted to show that rape happens in the Black community. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Befitting a Queen - Queen Latifah performs onstage during the 18th annual Keep Memory Alive "Power of Love Gala" benefit for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health honoring Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)

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Queen Latifah - Rapper turned actress turned talk show host Queen Latifah admitted in 2009 that she had been sexually abused as a child by a male babysitter. When she was in her 20s, she finally told her parents and has sought therapy to help her overcome what happened to her.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)

#DonLemonOn - CNN news anchor Don Lemon is known to be brashly unapologetic about his comments, no matter how controversial. Last November, Lemon became the inspiration of a new hashtag following his support of the New York Police Department's use of stop and frisk. Using this initial comment as ammunition, the Twitter community created their own commentary on how Lemon might address issues like segregation, slavery and more. Thus, #DonLemonOn was born.(Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for ADCOLOR Awards)

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Don Lemon - During coverage on the Jerry Sandusky case, CNN anchor and author Don Lemon admitted that he was a victim of sexual abuse that started when he was 5. He wasn't able to discuss it with his mother until he was 30. (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for ADCOLOR Awards)

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