I remember the shock of getting my first period, and my mom reassuring me at the time by telling me that pretty much every woman you see walking down the street experiences periods, too. But, being the pop culture-obsessed pre-teen I was, my mind went straight to my favorite celebrities: ‘Wow, they get periods too!’

And well, I was right. Even the most famous women in the world experience periods, hormones, and all the ups and downs that come with having a uterus.

So, without further ado, here’s a roundup of some celebs who’ve been refreshingly honest about their periods — because, as these ladies prove, it’s really nothing to be ashamed of!