Tom Holland Opens Up About His ADHD and Dyslexia Diagnoses: The Actor’s Journey to Self-Discovery

I’m Quinn Parker, and I’m here to spill the tea – and I’ve got a whole pot of it! As an over-caffeinated aunt spilling thoughts faster than you can keep up, I’m about to dive into the juicy details of Tom Holland’s recent revelation about his ADHD and dyslexia diagnoses. Buckle up, folks!

Tom Holland, the charming Spider-Man star, has just shared his diagnoses with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia, and I’m here to break it all down for you. In a recent interview with IGN, Tom opened up about how his neurodevelopmental disorders can sometimes make it challenging for him to develop characters, but how acting has become a therapeutic outlet for him. “I have ADHD and I’m dyslexic, and I find sometimes when someone gives me a blank canvas that it can be slightly intimidating,” Tom confessed. “Sometimes you are met with those challenges when developing a character.”

But here’s the thing: Tom has found a way to harness his creativity and turn it into a strength. He shared that he uses “play” to get himself prepared for any given part, and that it’s essential to think outside the box and make changes. “Any way that you can, as a young person or as an adult, interact with something that forces you to be creative and forces you to think outside the box and make changes,” he explained. “I think that the more we do that sort of stuff, the better.”

Now, let’s take a step back and look at Tom’s journey with dyslexia. He was diagnosed with the learning disability at the tender age of 7, and it’s something that has affected him throughout his life. In a July 2023 appearance on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, Tom shared that his dyslexia primarily affected his spelling, which he struggled with. “My dyslexia, it’s really just my spelling,” he said. “My spelling was really the biggest hurdle. I worked really hard at school. I didn’t do particularly well but my parents said, ‘As long as you try your best.'”

But Tom’s not alone in this journey. His fiancée, Zendaya, has been a constant source of support and inspiration for him. In fact, the couple will star together in the upcoming Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day films in 2026. “It’s a saving grace,” Tom said of working with Zendaya on The Dish podcast last year. “Best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

As Tom continues to navigate his ADHD and dyslexia diagnoses, he’s also sharing his advice with fans who may be struggling with similar challenges. “It’s about taking your time,” he said in an interview with Jazzys World TV in 2021. “Giving yourself the appropriate amount of time to do the things you need to do. The better prepared you are for anything the more you’ll be able to do and accomplish things that are fantastic.”

And let’s not forget about Tom and Zendaya’s adorable relationship milestones. From their Spider-Man: Homecoming days to their recent romantic getaways, the couple has been making headlines for all the right reasons. In September 2021, Tom gushed over Zendaya on her birthday, writing, “My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when your up xxx.” The two have also attended numerous red-carpet events together, including the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

As we wrap up this juicy celebrity scoop, I’m left wondering: what’s next for Tom Holland and his journey with ADHD and dyslexia? One thing’s for sure – with his talent, creativity, and supportive partner by his side, he’s sure to conquer the world, one diagnosis at a time!

Whew! That was a LOT to process!

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, Jazzys World TV, The Dish podcast, SiriusXM Radio’s Town Hall
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