Tom Holland, the British actor best known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has revealed his struggles with ADHD and dyslexia. The 30-year-old star was diagnosed with dyslexia at age seven and later with ADHD, conditions that have affected his acting career.
In an interview, Holland explained that his spelling was a major hurdle and that he found it intimidating when given a blank canvas to develop a character. He said: 'I have ADHD and I'm dyslexic, and I find sometimes when someone gives me a blank canvas that it can be slightly intimidating. And sometimes you are met with those challenges when developing a character.'
Holland's parents moved him to a private school for better academic support and encouraged him to 'try his best'. Despite his difficulties, he rose to fame in the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War and has since become a global star.
The actor is engaged to actress Zendaya, whom he met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016. Rumours of a secret wedding circulated earlier this year, but Zendaya dismissed them as AI-generated fakes during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
