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Finn Wolfhard Reflects on Early Fame and Mental Health Journey

The Stranger Things star shares his thoughts on the pressures of sudden stardom and the value of therapy as the series approaches its final season in 2025.

Overview

  • Finn Wolfhard revealed that he wishes he had sought therapy during the early days of Stranger Things to better cope with the intense pressures of sudden fame.
  • The actor described his rise to stardom at age 13 as a 'crazy and overnight' experience, leaving little time to process or address mental health challenges.
  • Wolfhard shared that his 'whirlwind career' led to routine panic attacks during his teenage years, highlighting the toll of growing up in the public eye.
  • He emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes and trial-and-error as part of personal growth, even if he had sought therapy earlier.
  • The fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which concluded filming in December 2024, is set to premiere on Netflix later this year, marking the end of a cultural phenomenon.

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