She might seem like a goddess to a lot of fans, but Jennifer Aniston hasn't always been so picture-perfect. In fact, like most people, she probably isn't as put-together as she seems, whether fans see her on-screen or out in public.
Because she is only human, after all, and that means she's susceptible to many of the same tribulations as average people. As it turns out, Jennifer has admitted to having a very common and relatable condition that has impacted her life in big ways.
Jennifer Aniston Admitted She Has Dyslexia
In an interview years ago, Jennifer Aniston said that she has dyslexia, a surprising revelation to most fans. After all, plenty of people see Jennifer as a superhuman goddess -- and a very intelligent one at that.
To find out that a celebrity has a condition that is human and not affected by money or fame is pretty intriguing.
Though her persona as an actress almost always makes her a smart yet adorable girl-next-door, Jennifer didn't always feel like that sunny interpretation of her image.
Jennifer Felt Like She "Wasn't Smart"
As Aniston related, she definitely didn't feel smart back before realizing she had dyslexia. She noted that she "just couldn't retain anything," and that it had her feeling like she was the least smart kid at school.
Learning she had dyslexia, a diagnosis she received around age 20, helped Aniston realize who she really was. She elaborated, "I felt like all of my childhood trauma-dies, tragedies, dramas were explained."
She had other challenges during her childhood, too, of course. Fans already know about her trials with relating to her father growing up.
But a random eye exam -- which included reading a paragraph and answering questions about the text -- changed Jennifer's outlook on her life.
Before The Diagnosis, Jen Chose Her Own Path
Though she hadn't been a good student, struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia meant that Jennifer had to find other ways to stand out in class. She wanted to connect with her peers, so she turned to humor to cover up her academic struggles.
From creative courses (like art and woodworking, and of course theater) to wisecracking in the classroom, Jennifer got through her school years the same way many other people with dyslexia do.
She's a bit of an inspiration because of how far she's come in her career, of course. And fans agree that she became famous for a specific reason.
But knowing this very relatable fact about Jennifer should prove to fans that dyslexia hardly means they're not smart and that adapting to any challenges it presents might not be easy, but it will be worth it.