Dyslexia News: 5 Celebrity Moms You Didn't Know Had Dyslexia

An individual who is diagnosed with dyslexia does not mean he cannot cope with life because of the disability. In fact, many people who are dyslexics accomplished great things in their lives. Take celebrity moms like Whoopi Goldberg, Cher, Keira Knightley, Lindsay Wagner and Susan Hampshire, who have proven that dyslexics can still be successful.

WebMD listed the famous celebrity moms who are dyslexics yet do well in life. Take a look at these stars and learn from their experiences.

1.  Whoopi Goldberg

She is a dyslexic who won almost all awards like Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy. She is Whoopi Goldberg, the co-host of "The View." Her class bullies called her "stupid." She was diagnosed with dyslexia when she dropped out of school.

2.  Cher 

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Cher is a mother of two children, a famous actress and singer who reveals her diagnosis in Twitter in 2012. "It's true I'm dyslexic and some of u have the problem following me! I am who I am! Dyslexia is no joke! If I had some1 twt 4 me whats the point," Cher tweeted.

3.  Keira Knightley

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Keira Knightley is the second highest paid actress in America, according to Forbes. She was nominated for many academy awards. She's proud to say that dyslexia has made her become an actress today. "It's amazing what a child calling you stupid would do to make you real pretty quickly," Knightley recalled.

4. Lindsay Wagner

The well-known actress who played the role of the "Bionic Woman" is diagnosed with dyslexia. She won an Emmy award for the "Bionic Woman." She was first a model in Los Angeles and became the host of "Playboy After Dark."

5. Susan Hampshire

Susan Hampshire has three Emmy awards. She is an English actress famous for her many roles in films and television. At the age of 30, she was diagnosed with dyslexia. She has two children with the French film producer Pierre Granier-Deferre who died in 1974. She is now married to Sir Eddie Kulukundis.

WebMD states that dyslexia is a learning disability wherein a person who is diagnosed with it cannot write, spell and read. Hence, it does not mean that he is below average. In some cases, many dyslexics are bright.

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