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Tom Holland Reveals ADHD and Dyslexia, Linking Them to His Creative Process

He describes the diagnoses as creative fuel shaped by lifelong accommodations.

Overview

  • During a weather delay in U.K. filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Holland told IGN he lives with ADHD and dyslexia.
  • He said the conditions influence how he builds characters and manages attention, turning challenges into creative energy.
  • Diagnosed with dyslexia at age seven, he noted he asks multiple people to proofread his social media posts.
  • He promoted the LEGO short Never Stop Playing, part of the Rebuild The World campaign on YouTube, in which he plays multiple roles with cameos by his brothers Harry and Sam.
  • Holland credited personal support, mentioning that having Zendaya in his life has been valuable.