In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer Aniston talks about being diagnosed with dyslexia in her early 20s. The Hollywood Reporter quotes Aniston as follows:
"The only reason I knew [that I had it] was because I went to get a prescription for glasses," she recalls. "I had to wear these Buddy Holly glasses. One had a blue lens and one had a red lens. And I had to read a paragraph, and they gave me a quiz, gave me 10 questions based on what I'd just read, and I think I got three right. Then they put a computer on my eyes, showing where my eyes went when I read. My eyes would jump four words and go back two words, and I also had a little bit of a lazy eye, like a crossed eye, which they always have to correct in photos. The revelation that she had dyslexia was life-changing. Until then, "I thought I wasn't smart. I just couldn't retain anything," she says. "Now I had this great discovery. I felt like all of my childhood trauma-dies, tragedies, dramas were explained."
Read the full interview at The Hollywood Reporter.
It amazes me how many people have learning issues that go undiscovered until adulthood. Early discovery and help can eliviate the side effects.
ReplyDeleteGlad she got help, but I can't help feeling she was saving this disclosure for what was supposed to be her post-nomination Oscar campaign. Given the magazine's lead time, it seems very likely the interview took place before last Thursday, when the nominations were announced.
ReplyDeleteInteresting article and a lot of insight, esp about her mother being so controlling and Jen having the same issues. This, though, I totally feel her on it (re her divorce from Brad):
ReplyDelete. "If the world only could just stop with the stupid, soap-opera bullshit. There's no story. I mean, at this point it's starting to become — please, give more credit to these human beings."
It's one of those things where if you refuse to address it, it's a thing, if you continue to address, it's a thing. Maybe she'll move past it someday but she'll always be the Debbie Fisher.
@Seven-a few weeks ago she was interviewed on CBS Sunday Morning. When asked, "do you all still talk?" referring to Brad she said, "um do you still talk to your ex-wife?" I thought it was a perfect response.
DeleteYou go Rachel! Dyslexics of the world untie!!!
ReplyDeleteHa!@Lady H!
DeleteSeems odd that if she found this out in her 20's she's just now getting around to mentioning it. Sounds like she dug around in her vault for interesting personal tid bits and this was the best that she could come up with. Wow Jen, this would have been extra helpful to others suffering from the same thing, if you'd have mentioned it 20+ years ago. Way to look current!
ReplyDeleteWoe is Jen. I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 40. It explained a lot. I also grew up in a dysfunctional home. We all have crap to deal with. She bores me to tears.
ReplyDeleteGod, she's damned if she does and she's damned if she doesn't. I know a lot of people out there hate on Jennifer and think that she plays the victim card. I mean I guess, it's her shtick, and you can take her words as you may. I am not a Jennifer fan necessarily but I don't hate her either.
ReplyDeleteNow in regards to this interview, she's been around for ages and is a basic normal person I am assuming. By saying this I mean I don't see much changing in her lifestyle over the last 10 -20 years. Imagine giving interviews every damn year and then having to try to think or have the publication push for something new and interesting to talk about so its not the same old bs every time. Yes maybe this topic is coming out later than what some might expect, but give her a break, maybe up until recently she wasn't that comfortable with disclosing this. Though she shouldn't be ashamed but what the fuck ever. It's her life and she can disclose whatever information she wants at her time. Lol, and rant over!
I like Jen, and I really don't know why people *paaaa-shaaaw* all the things she says. Seems honest and likable enough to me. And what is the deal over at Celebitchy? They REALLY hate her.
ReplyDeleteHaha, so true. They're ok but mention Aniston and suddenly it's like their fanfic heads explode
DeleteOh man, Celebitchy. They are for the most part pretty cool but the Bendy's girl is pregnant post - 379 comments and people were losing it.
ReplyDeleteMeant to say, when they love or hate, they really love or hate.
DeleteI dont hate jen at all, and my sister had same experience- felt stupid til diagnosed learning disabled, got help and now is a big reader. And this after high school. My own daughter struggled with tjis, and i had to constantly tell her it is no indication of your intelligence, and name famous people who were dyslexic- at that time cher, tom cruise- and steven j cannel, who was a writer. It impacts these peoples lives alot more than you wld think. So i think its a good and honest share.
ReplyDeleteAdd Lara Flynn Boyle to you list, auntliddy.
DeleteI'm sure she meant to save this for if she got that Oscar nod. Would have been more dramatic. Oh well. I can top her anyways, I didn't get diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome until I was almost 30. Where's my Oscar nomination??
ReplyDeleteSo, she thought she was marrying Drab.
ReplyDeleteI don't hate Jen I'm just saying it sounds odd to be talking about something you found out in your 20's like its big news now. I can't help if she sounds boring. So do (at least) half of the celebrities out there. The celebrities can definitely decide whether or not they want to do an interview, the trouble is a large majority of them have nothing interesting to say, but can't pass up the opportunity to be in a magazine. Look at the great actors. Very few of them EVER give interviews. It wouldn't hurt Jen and others to develop a little mystery and keep it to themselves more often.
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