Famous People with Dyslexia: They Have the Same Issues and Concerns
When a
person is diagnosed with dyslexia their world may come to
a stop. They may be concerned with not being able to handle
a particular job. They may not think they will succeed in
life. They may think they’re going to be labeled as
stupid, slow and lazy. Being diagnosed with a learning disability
can be a significant blow, especially when the person is a
child. Still, 20 percent of Americans are affected by a learning
disorder, and 80 percent of that number has been diagnosed
with dyslexia.
Those who suffer from dyslexia are definitely not alone, and
there is hope for all. A prime example: famous people with
dyslexia. Many actors, actresses, artists, photographers,
inventors, designers and heroes have been diagnosed with the
learning disorder and still managed to succeed.
This is a list of a few of the famous people with dyslexia:
Jay
Leno—successful comedian who became a star when
he was named the host of The Tonight Show.
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Kiera Knightly—this young, British actress has starred
in various blockbuster movies like “Pirates of the
Caribbean,” “Pride and Prejudice” and
“Atonement.”
Billy Bob Thornton—is considered one of the most
famous people with dyslexia because he is a Hollywood
actor who won an Oscar for his performance in “Slingblade.”
Leonardo da Vinci—an Italian painter and inventor
who is known worldwide for works like the Mona Lisa.
Tommy Hilfiger—successful for his clothing and
perfume line
Muhammad Ali—world-famous boxer who became a
world heavyweight champion
Magic Johnson—world-known basketball player
Henry Ford—known as the father of the modern
assembly line, he founded Ford Motor Company.
Agatha Christie—world famous author of mystery
novels
F. Scott Fitzgerald—world-renowned author who
penned “The Great Gatsby.”
An important
thing to remember is that although dyslexia may have a negative
connotation, it is still beatable. Anyone with dyslexia can
be successful.
