Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz, was on the Kelly Clarkson Show on April 18, 2023. Clarkson discussed her 2nd grade daughter, River, and how she has dyslexia. They discussed how Winkler also has dyslexia and has written 38 books. This lead to Winkler stated that 1 in 5 people have dyslexia and have a different learning style from the normal person. He also stated that River is “in the tribe.” Clarkson went on to discuss how River has been bullied for her dyslexia, “She was getting bullied at school for not being able to read like all the other kids.”
Henry Winkler turns to the camera and addresses River Clarkson. Winkler stated “How you learn has nothing to do with how brilliant you are.” This caused Kelly Clarkson to tear up and joke “My makeup artist is going to kill me.”
As someone who also has dyslexia and has been teased like Clarkson’s daughter, to hear the Fonz state “How you learn has nothing to do with how brilliant you are” brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. Thank you, Henry Winkler, I needed to hear those words as I am sure many others did too.
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