The articles on this site, in general, are solidly research-based. This…is a little something different. But it answers a common question—one your learners may have: Which celebrities are examples of which DiSC styles? Pairing the four primary DiSC styles with famous people can be a way to make DiSC more memorable for you and your learners. You can use these quotes or others you find to spark discussions in your DiSC trainings. Have your learners talk about why the quotes may or may not match their perception of that style, or ask them to brainstorm celebrities that represent a certain style.
You can even dedicate a portion of your session to a celebrity DiSC style activity! We know this kind of material can add some energy and laughter. The activity can also help your learners practice people-reading by using what they know about these stars’ personalities to guess their DiSC styles.
Please note that none of these celebrities have actually done a DiSC profile with Discprofile.com. We assigned styles based on the celebrities’ public personas or specific quotes of theirs. It is difficult to determine any person’s style—superstar or coworker—from only seeing one part of them.
Key takeaways
- Consider celebrity DiSC styles based on their quotes and public personas.
- Learn how to incorporate celebrity DiSC profiles into your next DiSC session.
DiSC D style
Dominance, driven, demanding, direct, results-oriented
Celebrity quotes that display the DiSC D style
“I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am.” — Beyoncé Knowles
“If you quit once it becomes a habit. Never quit!” ― Michael Jordan
“Ambition beats genius 99% of the time.” ― Jay Leno
“Doubt is a killer. You just have to know who you are and what you stand for.” — Jennifer Lopez
“I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.” ― Simone Biles
“It’s amazing what you can get if you quietly, clearly, and authoritatively demand it.” ― Meryl Streep
“If something stands between you and your success, move it! Never be denied.” — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
“Dreamers – keep on dreaming and keep working hard to achieve your goals. There are many difficulties, but what matters is to stay focused and have perseverance.” — Bad Bunny
“I always like to challenge myself. I never want to be put into a box.” — Lionel Richie
“Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of.” ― Angelina Jolie
“For me, my aim is to just be as good as possible. If people do look up to me, I have to set the best example I can.” — Dua Lipa
“My generation has the opportunity to change the world.” — Zendaya
Take another look at those last few. It could be argued that Angelina Jolie and Dua Lipa’s comments are more of a DC or CD style, and Zendaya’s a Di or iD, don’t you think?
DiSC i style
Influence, energizing, enthusiastic, encouraging, impulsive
Celebrity quotes that display the DiSC i style
“Energy begets energy.” — Dolly Parton
“There’s no reason to have a plan B because it distracts from plan A.” — Will Smith
“Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. I didn’t have to become perfect because I’ve learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.” — Janelle Monae
“I have fun out there on the court, smiling, laughing, trying to have a good demeanor.” — Stephen Curry
“There’s a hunger and a fervor that I have, but there’s no person I’m going to push to the side to get where I’m going. I want to create my own road.” — Drew Barrymore
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” ― Oprah Winfrey
“If you laugh with somebody, then you know you share something.” ― Trevor Noah
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” ― Maya Angelou
“Every time you’re faced with something ugly, focus on something beautiful. What you focus on expands. Only you can change your reality.” — Ariana Grande
“We’re only here for so long. Be happy, man.” — Timothee Chalamet
“I just go into the studio, look at the lyrics for the first time when I put them on the piano, and go. If I haven’t got it within 40 minutes, I give up. It’s never changed, the thrill has never gone, because I don’t know what I’m going to get next.” — Elton John
“You never know what’s around the corner unless you peek. Hold someone’s hand while you do it. You will feel less scared.” ― Amy Poehler
Perhaps Amy Poehler’s quote displays a bit of the iS or Si style as well?
DiSC S style
Steadiness, supportive, sincere, inclusive, loyal, patient
Celebrity quotes that display the DiSC S style
“Mutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, tolerance, optimism, joy in the other’s achievements, confidence in oneself, and the ability to give without undue thought of gain.” ― Fred Rogers
“It’s not exclusive, but inclusive, which is the whole spirit of jazz.” ― Herbie Hancock
“One of my greatest talents is recognizing talent in others and giving them the forum to shine.” — Tory Burch
“Sometimes it takes years for a person to become an overnight success.” — Prince
“No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” ― Taylor Swift
“Tolerance, compromise, understanding, acceptance, patience—I want those all to be very sharp tools in my shed.” — CeeLo Green
“I like people who are loyal to me, and I like to be loyal, too.” ― George Strait
“I raise up my voice not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. We cannot succeed when half of us are held back.” ― Malala Yousafzai
“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” ― John Lennon
“The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.” ― Carlos Santana
“The best fights are the ones we avoid,” and “Being still and doing nothing are two completely different things.” — Jackie Chan
“Where would you be without friends? The people to pick you up when you need lifting? We come from homes far from perfect, so you end up almost parent and sibling to your friends — your own chosen family. There’s nothing like a really loyal, dependable, good friend. Nothing.” — Jennifer Aniston
“My career has been an inch at a time.” — Ryan Reynolds
DiSC C style
Conscientiousness, objective, private, systematic, deliberate
Celebrity quotes that display the DiSC C style
“I take a fairly scientific approach to why things happen and how they happen.” ― Bill Gates
“Ignore the naysayers. Really the only option is, head down and focus on the job.” ― Chris Pine
“But seriously, if you had been a public figure from the time that you were a toddler, if you’d had to fight for a life that felt real and honest and normal against all odds, then maybe you too might value privacy above all else.” ― Jodie Foster
“I’ve never had a teenage rebellion; I’m not that type of person. I always work out my problems in a conscientious way.” ― Kirsten Dunst
“I just try to learn from every mistake that I make so that I never make them again.” ― Patrick Mahomes
“I’m always cautious about overstepping any boundaries. At the end of the day, it’s a director’s medium, and if they don’t want to hear from me I just step back.” ― Matt Damon
“I like the privacy of my life and I protect it quite vigilantly.” ― Nicole Kidman
“I’m not shy, I just don’t speak if I don’t have anything to say.” ― Fiona Apple
“Despite what people think, I was such a rule follower at school. I loved the whole slacker look, like, ‘Hey, I don’t care, whatever,’ but if I didn’t turn my homework in, I would panic.” — Kristen Stewart
“Without commitment, you’ll never start. But more importantly, without consistency, you’ll never finish.” — Denzel Washington
“We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.” — Queen Elizabeth II
“Anything I do, I want to do it well.” — J. Cole
“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way,” and “In my quiet, I was working something out.” — Keanu Reeves
We hope you had fun reading these. This can be an energizing activity during DiSC trainings when you need a break from more serious topics.
