‘Stranger Things’ Actor Shares about Life with Cleidocranial Dysplasia

Actor Gaten Matarazzo brings awareness to the rare condition cleidocranial dysplasia and his personal experience with being bullied, surgeries and his acting career.
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[@Kevin_tx]

What he doesn’t realize is we watch stranger things because of him. We love this guy!

[@schwaylyric606]

Kevin I actually watch it because of Noah shnapp and him😂

[@ThaqtRamone]

@@schwaylyric606 I watch it for many actors, but mostly for Joe Keery, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour and of course Winona Ryder

[@shubhikim1880]

@@ThaqtRamone oh.........

[@zahrah8512]

Electrical Artist Basically everyone well just the most famous

[@rainzz1x]

Him and Noah

[@cherreish]

_”She says its better kissing without teeth.”_ -Dustin Henderson

[@arda0618]

RRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@hannahburke7328]

Cause you won't be able to hit any teeth! 😄

[@aestheticlyrics6059]

No suzie said that😂😂

[@chrisadams1379]

Lol

[@skritzzyt6633]

Look at my pearls RRRRRRR

[@devanshsharma5765]

Gaten: Yeah, I have been bullied Steve: Who bullied my child ?!?!?!?!

[@dariasff]

Yesss I love Steve and Dustin relationship 😌👏🏽

[@soccer10kyra]

Yesss the steve and dustin duo❤❤💯👌

[@anistongrey8055]

Yasss Steve is the ✨BEST✨ Mom

[@Bellaerden]

YESSSS STEVE IS DA BEST MOM IN THE SHOW

[@josiechapman7389]

Literally

[@jakariaplayz6397]

The only thing I have to say is “purrrrrrr”

[@bianqanita]

why not grrr

[@kalioz8702]

Bianqanita 28 u don’t get the reference

[@goldtowers]

No, don't do that

[@azrababahan9383]

Ajajqksjqjjqqjqj wtf yes its so adorable 😄😃😂

[@voldemort73]

@@bianqanita isnt it just rrrr

[@nevarmore3474]

Gaten: doesn’t get roles Netflix: *wanna sing never ending story?*

[@lauryngrist7019]

IzukuMidorya y e s

[@suzanne1327]

Y e s

[@lucy129_]

A a a a. Aa a a a a ahhhhh

[@potatogacha9906]

Never ending storyyyyyyyyy Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh

[@korr0pt981]

*wasnt it duffer brothers?*

[@techh9171]

Well without this kid stranger things would be incomplete I just love his character and man who can forget the Dustin and susie's romantic song

[@enchantress7928]

Bullshit, if he had not been in stranger things you would not have missed him because you would not have "known" him, so it is bullshit what you say.

[@jama5336]

Tech Triangle TURN AROUND

[@peachymsp5041]

goochi LOOK AT WHAT YOU SEEEEEEEEEE

[@inspirationuprising]

I would say remove this comment for the people who havent seen stranger things 3 lol

[@blueanimul]

susie WITH A Z

[@erind1342]

Ok but when Dustin says “She wont be able to resist these pearly whites, rrrrrr”

[@elinamartinez7217]

Hahahha🤣😂

[@VinyleYourStar]

this part always get me 😂

[@ct__-ls3df]

eh,dont do that

[@cerealfibre6938]

It's my favourite scene. I hope he paid for that.😂😂😂😂😊😊😊😊

[@cerealfibre6938]

It's my favourite scene. I hope he paid for that.😂😂😂😂😊😊😊😊

[@leannarowe4270]

As a person who has this disorder I love this and how they spread awareness

[@imeneftdj9259]

I don't know if you mind me askiasking, but what's this condition's symptoms!?? I'm just really curious

[@leannarowe4270]

@@imeneftdj9259 missing collar bones usually everyone’s forehead is the same dental problems and list goes on

[@imeneftdj9259]

@@leannarowe4270 I see.well i hope you have people that make life easier.

[@UrxGirlxKit]

@@leannarowe4270 is the lisp part of the disorder??

[@leannarowe4270]

@@UrxGirlxKit it is!! For some it’s more noticeable

[@nutsay1603]

Those aren’t dislikes they’re just likes from the upside down

[@HYBRIDM5]

Nutsay Australia

[@lindaraegarabrandt5701]

Best comment!!!!!!

[@uniquesanders9781]

Yup

[@cryingmeme4523]

You literally just stole that comment

[@James-cu9ul]

Truqat ikr? I heard it like a thousand times! 😂

[@jenecareiser8341]

He’s such a sweetheart how could you not love him!!!

[@autumnlabossiere7237]

He is a nice guy I don't understand how anybody could bully him that way

[@menheraboy]

Ik right

[@xmuta]

Jeneca Reiser - You only say that because he is white.

[@arwoenikje]

@@xmuta ?

[@zdravkomaric3522]

@@xmuta tf? No

[@elena_does_stuff]

I bet the people that bullied him feel ashamed bro he’s an amazing person he’s a sweet person and a talented person!

[@Fr6]

...person person

[@dariusus9870]

He is a person that's for sure

[@iamme01]

Person x10

[@emilyxoxo7544]

Dustin is one of my favourite characters in Stranger Things. He's hilarious and he's so cute! Just because he has a rare condition it doesn't mean he should be shamed and bullied. He's a human being like the rest of us and he shouldn't be singled out because because of his differences. Love you Dustin! ❤

[@cristinablanco5003]

Tu as raison

[@Lindsey__Washington]

Perfectly said👏🏽👏🏽

[@Neko35987]

His real names gaten

[@cristinablanco5003]

@@Neko35987 ohhh may god is fan

[@JayAllDayLong]

same him and suzie are my favs

[@haleycarson8147]

dr: you have striking levels of maturity at the age of 15 gaten: thanks it’s called trauma

[@arsonfly]

@@mikeywares4900 I think it's probably the support system he had. People aren't born a certain way, they're made a certain way. Trauma is widespread; a good family and friends not so much.

[@BiggisDickis]

MIkey Wares It’s also called a joke...

[@jak_9803]

@@mikeywares4900 LMFAO

[@BiggisDickis]

MIkey Wares Shhh, just go grab your cup of soy milk and go back to bed. It’s past your bedtime.

[@Stella-iW123]

Trump 2020, Fuck you, I have I’m nothing against your comment above, or your political beliefs, but you have gone too far.

[@Itsme-qq5dr]

No homo, but he looks extremely adorable when he smiles

[@franciscoquint]

I’m a boy and I think he hella cute when he smiles Yes homo

[@YurialysOrtiz]

Francisco Quintanilla My gay is tingling :)

[@nrf_rellement6537]

Yurialys x_c WTF😂

[@NormMaclean33]

He's very cute

[@Itsme-qq5dr]

Sad Jonesy Yo chillax dude i didn‘t say anything offensive???

[@Capymara94]

He has the cutest smile. The character Dustin makes me feel good, like a good friend with whom nothing bad happens. ♡

[@tonkatruck8294]

Dustin Henderson carried the group on his back every season. Without him there is no stranger things.

[@HospitalForSouls.X]

He's the true "heart"

[@alishamertelus1340]

Yep!

[@bluxeedits3533]

@@HospitalForSouls.X nah he's the brain of the group

[@shreeyanshgoyal285]

It will become more strange if Dustin is not there😢

[@onesweetangel1017]

He’s a great character but I don’t think that there would be no stranger things without him. The show revolves more around Will’s disappearance, the Upside Down, and Eleven’s powers.

[@mayjeganmogan4514]

he is literally a ray of sunshine bless him such a sweetheart and so inspiring

[@Mbull4935]

May Jeganmogan I met him when I worked at 7-eleven by my sisters house in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. It was 7/11 day and he came in for the slushees. I didn’t know who he was cause I never watched stranger things, so when I saw people following him, I was confused. He was very nice and humble. I asked my coworker who he was and she was shocked to hear that I didn’t know. Lol. I had just moved there, so apparently everyone knew him cause he’s a local. My sister was thrilled when I told her. That’s when she finally told me that he lived in the area. I’ve yet to watch stranger things though. Waiting for the hype to be over with.

[@mariannadobos8397]

lunadelaluz I was waiting for the hype to be over too but my friend forced me to watch it. Season one wasnt very good but season two was sooo good and season three was even better.

[@averageytwatcher2060]

Charmava my ratings were reversed but to each their own I guess

[@Grandmasterkiller]

No he is not LITERALLY a ray of sunshine. Stop using this word.

[@guntassran5964]

The only one time i cried watching stranger things was when nobody agreed to dance with Dustin (Gaten) . *ACTUALLY*

[@barbarabrumen3591]

Guntas ME TOO 😵

[@EEMH-lk9tr]

I never cry, but that gave me tears in my eyes.

[@mckenziemahoney7485]

ME TOOOO

[@ninjasylph]

That hurt me to my core. I just wanted to morph into my 14 year old self and jump into the screen with some fog machines as my backup. I would have danced with him.

[@guntassran5964]

ninjasylph Actually !!!

[@Im_The_Daddy_Here]

They didn’t give him a role because of his body and teeth situation but now he’s one of the main characters on one of the most famous shows in America. We love you Gaten!!

[@leahflower9924]

People like him are convincing as an actual typical suburban American awkward boy I remember in the actual 80s they wouldn't do that often and they would put glasses on pretty boys like river Phoenix and try to convince you he was a dork

[@aaishadhanrajini4338]

I love him... His comic timing... His acting everything... He's so talented!!!

[@ohhShinxx]

It’s like he was made to play Dustin Henderson. I’m glad they gave him a chance and rewrite the character for him. He’s my favorite character and I don’t think I can see anyone else play Dustin.

[@karigrindstaff9614]

Baner no actually it is Henderson

[@My_NameJeff]

The Duffer Brother wrote the character after they found him, so yeah he was made to play Dustin

[@evancain4906]

Baner You’re an idiot

[@violetholbrook6827]

ii_Axeron -IA lmao that was not necessary. the person made a miStake, like just be chill and other people already corrected them so you didn't even need to reply

[@amelancholybrown2686]

@@lettuceman1999 now I can see what 8 yr old found his vocabulary

[@ahmedseelawi2948]

Dustin is the best character, without him the show would be so dull ... i love him

[@chatendrasingh6484]

Ahmed Seelawi beat?

[@chiellazona5624]

Agreed, he's a big part of it.

[@livssyoutube]

he’s my soulmate 😍

[@samuraibrothersandsisters7380]

@@livssyoutube …..

[@amandawilliams2997]

I agree

[@lyssa_bl0oskye127]

He’s the cutest and sweetest boy. No matter his condition, he’s still so positive and we love that about him ❤️

[@Catzy96]

despite his CCD, he's absolutely well-spoken and smart, love his acting in Stranger Things...

[@randomations11]

CCD doesn't impact your intelligence

[@Catzy96]

@@randomations11 ​ @TheWeaver yes i know, but my biggest point here is how he's so fluent even with having some damaged teeth, or even losing some, i have normal teeth, but not a perfect one with a good structure, i have trouble with speaking sometimes, i made a lot of "typo" or speech error....

[@danny_boy9062]

I bet there was alot of us who have neverheard of cleidocranial dysplasia until stranger things.

[@peepeepoopoo-dn4xo]

Yeah never seen or heard of it. It's so nice he's bringing awareness 💓

[@jonw9791]

Cleidocranial dysplasia charities: *Stonks*

[@DaOfficialMark]

The actor who plays Kevin from The Office also has it

[@theoneandonlyturtle6942]

not really

[@MyKeal]

danny_ boy Ive heard of ectodermal dusplasia before (I think thats how its spelled) but not this one

[@apinksnecc8083]

Who could bully someone with such an adorable voice

[@mahendrakhati4732]

A bully

[@BuffBoi80085]

@@mahendrakhati4732 😂

[@mahendrakhati4732]

@@BuffBoi80085 😆

[@iLikeCok]

@@mahendrakhati4732 💀

[@user-jk1jv5vu8x]

@@mahendrakhati4732 duhh 🤷

[@Khizr7]

It actually just suits him and his personality imo

[@sallyj632]

Dustin is my favorite character. Those who turned him down, in other roles, should be ashamed. Conditions are part of being human. We're not all perfect.

[@jenlynn818]

Let me tell you something...Stranger Things would NOT be the same without Gaten!!

[@trulydamian6505]

jenlynn818 correct

[@michaelfedorsha8147]

No doubt. Lil Dusty Bun!

[@backwoodsbully9841]

My favorite character in the show.

[@bleyddypolanco6337]

thats a fact

[@abbie2540]

jenlynn818 or joe!

[@Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52]

He plays his character so well. I wish the story was already written so they could complete all filming now. He's going to be a grown up by the time the series is over. Just look at how he aged in one year.

[@xoafallen6239]

I think thats how the shows meant to be they're supposed to grow up in the show as they do irl.

[@xoafallen6239]

If you look at the dialogue from s1 to s2 the kid characters have devloped and the dialogue is more mature then s1, they're supposed to grow in the show think of it as character devlopment.

[@pearlivory9658]

@@xoafallen6239 Yeah just like in Harry potter! ^_^

[@paizleestevens4011]

i don’t think he’s a character. i think he IS his character. it seems like he don’t even have to act.😂

[@selene4563]

Every good show takes time to write out and film

[@eerodhhd]

Dustin is the best actor on the show!!! Everyone on the show is amazing and the director picked the best cast ever!!!Because everyone that was pick plays a significant role on the show…It’s to the point that no one could replace any of them!!! Perfectly Done and that’s it!!! That’s why we’re awaiting the next episode!!!🍾🥂✌️

[@lauracarlson857]

I bet the kids who bullied him are regretting that now. He makes that show! I have never heard of this condition before him, so it's great that they have formed this organization to help others that may not be as fortunate to get the surgeries and resources. I love seeing nice things on the internet! :)

[@bu11ymaguire]

Why would they regret it?

[@Oceana2257]

@Bully Maguire because he’s rich, famous, a sweetheart, he’s probs gunna get more roles and now he’s living his best life! That’s why.

[@bu11ymaguire]

@@Oceana2257 yeah, but bullies don't think like that.. They don't give af. They aren't jealous type. They just have fun hurting others.

[@Oceana2257]

@@bu11ymaguire they bully people because they're miserable with their own lives. you have no idea how many times people become successful and then that person's bullies come crawling back, begging to be their friend

[@bu11ymaguire]

@@Oceana2257 bruh it's not a movie. They bully people because it's fun to them and they aren't able to comprehend what they are doing. They are not miserable. lol. They will not feel regret unless their conscious becomes that high. If the guy they bullied is broke, but their sense of understanding emotions have changed they still might say sorry. And if they are the same dumb douches they wouldn't give af even if the guy becomes a billionaire.

[@ellalove5666]

“she will not be able to resist these pearls, r r r r r r” we love you gaten!💕😊 🦷

[@fxbiani]

@@Lucas-vg7bf no, pearls. Have you watched the show?

[@Dont_at_me]

PoofBallDaily i don’t think he has

[@alancarter4961]

Lol sounded more like a pirate

[@fxbiani]

@@Lucas-vg7bf lol it's fine, sorry if I sounded mad. I wasn't

[@bananasauce9422]

Ella Love what time?

[@danatorres1035]

I hope no one has forgotten he is also a gifted singer.

[@sophmcamp]

dana torres and dancer

[@whoopigoldburger5436]

He was on Broadway...don’t y’all forget it

[@cringyemailnamegivedie7592]

dana torres I definitely havent!!!

[@mashamendez2012]

I forgot.

[@theon3pieceisreal]

dana torres FRFR

[@pottermvreeditzz348]

Aw, I love how he has successes and beat the people who denied him. He’s a great and pure actot

[@mikaranta9325]

I work at healthcare yet never had I heard of CCD before. "Dustin" is doing very important thing raising awarness. Big respect. Also my fav character.

[@fruitgum9619]

I hadn't heard about it until stranger things initially became popular. I'm glad he got the role, and just getting that role alone has taught many people about it 💕

[@panjamysy]

He is very mature for his age, very poised and proper during most interviews and he has a broad vocabulary and a winning personality.

[@MelodiesForTheSoul]

He's making a show about pranking unemployed people looking for work. Fuck this kid

[@elijahlawrence8010]

@@MelodiesForTheSoul to be fair there are a lot of people creating the show, it's honestly on his agents for thinking it was a good move

[@Zyhru]

you niggas gotta shut yo clown ass up

[@gregjay6244]

Yeah that's why he did a show where he pranks job-seekers, pretty mature in fact.

[@gimmedaloot8168]

Hes a natural born Kevin spacey

[@cumjarbinks]

He's an incredible actor and an even better person. The roles will come flooding in soon I'm sure!

[@shiying6532]

Abbie Grohl hes alrd made it

[@adrianilla3]

E

[@cumjarbinks]

Jim Watley everything ok at home, Jim?

[@cumjarbinks]

Jim Watley To say I'm perpetuating drug abuse is quite the accusation considering all I said is Gaten is a fantastic actor. I spoke out against Millie being sexualised by the older "fans", and I don't believe my comment in any way promoted drug use or the sexualisation of child actors. Quite some mental gymnastics you're doing there to start internet fights, pal

[@cumjarbinks]

Also, hollywood isn't whoring her out as a sex model, stop watching alex jones videos and take off your tinfoil hat.

[@roopanjalipatil7525]

GATEN IS MY FAVE STRANGER THING CHARACTER WHY DOES HE NOT GET ROLES HIS DISEAESE IS A GIFT

[@MizBoriMoon]

He is an amazingly wonderful actor. His whole personality is what makes him awesome on “Stranger Things” He is the reason I watch it. Casting directors should be ashamed of themselves not to hire Gaten.

[@bobble7700]

His lisp makes him sound adorable

[@carlovermk2506]

Gemma 78 his voice is too deep

[@heidimorgan4685]

Ikr

[@jayelleanne]

Its solo Adorable

[@patricia9403]

IKRRRRR

[@rebekahzuleika9020]

Gemma Plays ikr

[@heather9800]

I was born with it and hadn't heard of anyone else with it til he talked about having it himself. Dont know why but its comforting to know.

[@re3zy321]

CoryxKenshin has it too. (If you know who he is)

[@quac.1126]

FighterZ 123 Really?! I never knew that...

[@re3zy321]

SimplyMe yeah he made a video about it Idk the title but maybe if you look up his name and the condition there should be a video where he talks about it he also mentions this his diss track (where he is about to apologize for being gone)

[@elizabethguzman5454]

I have it too, it was nice knowing he has it and talks about it

[@DojyaanValentine]

So your 1of the ppl that has it like him i thikn that it's cool to be different beacuse i know that its rare

[@danielmaksimovic1539]

I love his character and he seems like a genuine great guy. Wish him a lot of luck in his career.

[@jlnasseri4390]

From the first season of Stranger Things Gaten became a fan favorite. He is adorable, great sense of humor and a very good actor. Hope that after Stranger Things ends we will see him in many more shows and movies!

[@juanis8219]

He’s sooo cute. He was literally the perfect person for Dustin’s character and an excellent actor. I freaking love himmm

[@allyselafountain9496]

Juanita Munevar the role was created just for him😃

[@user-xq9md4zz9v]

One cannot be the best if one is the only

[@khalithemagician]

Juanita Munevar Well Dustin was only made because of Gaten's lisp. So obviously he was born to play Dustin

[@flsun2076]

Juanita Munevar me tooo

[@lukemadman4560]

And if he had been a regular guy from school, u would probably not care if he was bullied

[@freezingcandle]

“Just look a these pearls!” *PURRRRRRRRRRR*

[@tilemaboiii]

Freezing Candle I've never understand how he can do that

[@freezingcandle]

TILE Ikr lol

[@brissahernandez8241]

Freezing Candle lol i love when he does that

[@namicidea119]

U JUST HAD TO DO IT

[@leotishargrove516]

lol

[@moafoodie2102]

Gaten is so mature and you know instantly after he talks. I’m so grateful that he is gaining recognition.

[@steves.auckerman5966]

Hollywood is washed up! Thankgod for netflix giving this kid a chance

[@milomafia]

CHEEZ

[@ilovemybrothers8637]

And what a chance it is!! He basically went from getting constant rejections from auditions to becoming an overnight superstar!! 😊

[@ShowbusinessKennel]

Bless his heart! When is bullying going to get out of style?!!

[@kiaraturnervlogs2595]

Leila Huseinagic neva

[@cheesecakelasagna]

When ALL parents and authorities (teachers, etc.) started being good examples.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Redsneakers welp, strict implementation of (for a lack of better term) family planning is the last straw, I guess?

[@TurUwU]

When shitty parents realise to use condom so they wont get these kids that feel like burden to them. And then they make the kids feel like burden to life so all the shit feelings comes out as bullying.

[@tee981]

CheesecakeLasagna bro teachers are too scared to do anything believe me I know

[@von111]

Those bullies can kiss my ass. Look at him now, he's a star! God bless him.

[@christophercarlisle7887]

@Angry Anna lol trust me when hes older and has made millions off of Netflix and is rolling in the pussy while those losers will probably be working at Dunkin donuts and struggling to pay rent, they'll care

[@kylemendes7246]

@@christophercarlisle7887 care about what? if there struggling to pay rent last thing is on there mind is caring about someone they bullied while they where kids. sometimes people mature

[@christophercarlisle7887]

@@kylemendes7246 lol trust me they see him rolling through town in a Lamborghini while they're sweating their balls off on a pissy smelling bus, they'll care lol

[@Irraptured]

@@christophercarlisle7887 Why exactly would those bullies be unsuccessful? The guy who bullied me in high school now has his own business.

[@christophercarlisle7887]

@@Irraptured because most bullies are retards who get beat by their dads on a nightly basis, or most likely in the case of your bully, he probably inherited it all from being a trust fund baby

[@whatno6963]

awww Gaten I feel so bad when he said he wasn’t able to get roles

[@mcprettypants3233]

I know his bullies are mad as hell now. I absolutely love him he’s such a unique, talented and highly intelligent individual ❤️

[@bungybounce]

I honestly think he just killed the part as Dustin. I don’t think anyone else would of done an excellent job as much as he did.

[@rudyleija8678]

JZ Gaming I can

[@roycastanon5754]

JZ Gaming tons of people could have played the character

[@bungybounce]

DayTripper Yes there are others, but there is just something that makes him perfect as Dustin.

[@starbug1898]

JZ Gaming he's pretty much face rejection all throughout his acting career so he fits in with the portrayal of a group of outcasts in stranger things. He fits into the role so nicely it's very believable.

[@karahughes3842]

JZ Gaming I agree, couldn't have put it better

[@Pozorrogo]

He was my favorite in Stranger Things 1 and 2. I hope to see him in a lot more roles after this too!

[@ayebril1948]

Pozorrogo was?

[@jadecosme7360]

Same he was so adorable in the show! Not to mention he's a pretty good actor

[@dessyyybabyyy5048]

Was?????🤭🤔

[@rudyleija8678]

Do You Know Da Wae? I've been seeing you everywhere you're so random like me

[@kimtaetae3299]

Don't forget there making a season 3❤

[@andiaaaluv6093]

Y'all remember Suzie? Them singing together is the best lol

[@lg6134]

Dustin is my favorite character on Stranger Things. He makes the show! I’m grateful he’s open and willing to share more about his condition to educate others.

[@coffeeknight6148]

"Henderson..." "Henderson!" "He's back!"

[@Sgaragarru]

You got the job!

[@coffeeknight6148]

I got the job!

[@dill9707]

*trumpet noise*

[@cyprussie7809]

*insert adorable handshake here*

[@hannahpresley1378]

Jewel Flare yassasssss

[@cookiesncream789]

He’s such an inspiration and is so adorable. I love Stranger Things!!!!

[@madi8773]

samee

[@hollymalfeld7332]

cookiesncream789 I

[@user-wb5lj9ho3r]

come see the video I made of mike and eleven ❤

[@kaydenceediting696]

cookiesncream789 yup

[@scarlet-chan5681]

cookiesncream789 I subscribed

[@copiouscareerist]

He's wonderful. I will say that the story of not getting roles and going on auditions 3 x's a week and getting a "no" is the story for just about every actor out there. He's good, he's unique, he got the roles he DID, because of this. That's just how the business works. Be authentic, be unique and you've got a better shot than most. xo

[@satchelmouth1]

I mainly continued watching Stranger Things because of Gaten. I'm sick of these perfect looking actors with straight teeth. Gaten is perfect just the way he is.

[@TheDormuns]

“At first if you don’t succeed, try, try again!” This is a true testimony to that quote🙏🏿😁

[@Timmie999]

The Dormuns he's such a cute little bean, how can anyone hate him I don't understand.

[@raen5256]

The Dormuns read this is Noctis' voice

[@mspgamerxxxx2045]

The Dormuns WHY THE FUCK DID YOU PUT BLACK PRAYING HANDS

[@ln5378]

The Dormuns oohhh how original 🙄 he’s ugly, fat and dumb.

[@Ems_grace]

If at first you don't succeed then try try again

[@cianarobson]

Whenever Gaten smiles in stranger things or in general it just lights up my world. He has such a happy and cute smile.

[@staroceanic]

Ciana R with what teeth tho

[@fekicamekicafekicamekica6813]

cute smile ? why are you lying to yourself ? my god.. some people...

[@Ahmayzin]

You both are absolutely pathetic.

[@Solid_Snake88]

I mean you don’t have to say those things if you don’t really think them, smh

[@humanbean4037]

Ikr it’s so adorable

[@mbbqvstar]

how can you not love dustin, i mean, he joins always in hugs❤️

[@wisteela]

Huge respect to him.

[@brodystokes1720]

Imagine the people who bullying him liking stranger things and end up liking his charter the most

[@peniswithstretchmarks]

Brody Stokes u mean character?

[@rainypeach7403]

Brody Stokes Lol 😂

[@user-nb4sn8zt3c]

*Spelling Has Left The Chat*

[@rajanpachigolla2525]

Grammar though

[@brittaolson6550]

Brody Stokes Right? Sucks to be them.

[@jasonlieberman9840]

tbh all the kids from Stranger Things strike me as mature for their age. Especially Gaten, Finn, and Sadie

[@AbbieInfunderland]

Jason Lieberman and millie shes very mature

[@jasonlieberman9840]

Abbie- Leigh tbh I can't sell any of them short. They're all pretty awesome.

[@ulireinhart1887]

Jason Lieberman and Millie and Noah

[@jasonlieberman9840]

tbh i haven't seen as much of Noah. i guess he gets less interviews cuz of how little screen time he gets as Will. i hope we get to see more development of the character starting with the 3rd series

[@ulireinhart1887]

Jason Lieberman me too thank u someone finally has the same brain as me lol

[@larissawilson2337]

A talented, well spoken & well adjusted young man. A credit to his parents & himself.

[@libertyenos9828]

Gaten is an absolute inspiration and is a beyond amazing actor. His role in stranger things made me so emotionally connected to the series and I HOPE he knows what impact he has on people

[@tatebuquoi9068]

I love how gaten smiles how his eyes squint. very noice

[@yourdalvindefender7642]

Infinite Rumination that’s kinda fucked up but ok

[@itzznoahxoxo4440]

GamerTastic how

[@charlieopalc]

@@yourdalvindefender7642 how lmao it's a compliment

[@roseturkey]

GamerTastic how…

[@5sauce62]

He looks like a little baby it's so precious

[@kwepta4728]

Hollywood makes me sick. Not giving this talented kid a chance based on his appearance.

[@Ryan-rz6jd]

Lol appearance is kind of important when it comes to a role

[@dasandrudestorm421]

@@Ryan-rz6jd Then attractive people better know they have a role only because their looks,they better not lose that appearance on their fired.

[@tullreyn]

Dasand Rudestorm tf

[@josephcastillo6742]

Not just Hollywood

[@user-ms1ie3jn1l]

@@Ryan-rz6jd no so much for males because having a peen seems to make other males oh so forgiving of your pimple faces, baldness, potbellies and general hideousness.

[@dorakert2288]

This literally made me cry. He is such an amazing actor!

[@nickegglington356]

Thanks for sharing Gaten. By sharing your story you help so many others who may have, or are, experiencing the same thing as you. I know I struggled with bullying in school. Cerebral Palsy is hard enough to live with but when others make things even harder, it can be a real struggle.

[@hopeschannel]

my heart he's too adorable!

[@Demi.d3mi]

hope i see u everywhere

[@smokejc]

PotSpams, noooooo.

[@ln5378]

No he’s fucking ugly UGLYYYY

[@kaitlynmckessy5772]

hope please, read this message from the top to the bottom. Even people that have sold their soul to the devil (a lot of people do, especially for fame and success), can get the contract broken by JESUS. Even if you didn't do that, JESUS loves you and HE wants you to become a Born-Again Christian for it is the only way to Heaven JOHN Ch. 3:3. In order to become a Born-Again Christian, you pray to JESUS, apologize for being a sinner, ask HIM to forgive you, and also follow HIS teachings of the New Testament, and also the Ten Commandments. Also, if you have gotten microchiped, then get it, or them removed as soon as possible. The RFID microchip happens to be the mark of the beast, and it is also the size of a grain of rice

[@treetop-wu7lj]

Paula Deen has ur mother ever taught u manners. Ur prob just saying that cuz ur uglier then him.

[@mwoodson1026]

I think because of his condition, makes him the most cutest, adorable ever❤❤❤❤

[@ProfessorAres]

This inspired me to brush twice a day..

[@iloveyamaguchi2723]

David it’s.. i-

[@psy8917]

HE SO CUTE UwU

[@gabbays]

Ya he is so cute

[@miagarcia2169]

David umm ur spouses brush three times a day....😔😂😭

[@joshuab3715]

My cousin has the same condition. He got to meet Dustin at an event and was so exited to tell everyone. Thanks dude!

[@mandalorianscum1138]

Nothing but respect for this kid! It's so important that famous people raise awareness about these things!

[@Mu5096rdgh]

I admire Gaten, Stranger Things would not be the same without him. ❤️

[@shadow_hej]

That *S M I L E* tho

[@giane2cool]

XD

[@jackieuwu6134]

its so cute lol

[@littletan2067]

I got u to 1k be happy

[@endtrapta3393]

He’s so freakin precious when he *S* 💕 *M* 💘 *I* 💝 *L* 💗 *E* 💖 *S*

[@Disproved]

@@endtrapta3393 you mistyped fucking

[@RailStalkerAdventures]

God Bless you, Gaten. I love your series STRANGER THINGS and you are an inspiration, my dude. I was also bullied throughout school and I recently had that black cloud dissipate over my head that didn't seem to go away. God bless you, man!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcyyy5893]

He's literally my fave character!! We love Dustin, hahaha

[@karahughes3842]

I love gaten, and I think he deserves way more recognition for the great actor he is. Makes me sad to hear that people turned him down for roles because of his CCD.

[@monsteraddict6701]

me too

[@TG-ch5ki]

He's a great singer, too!

[@MenacenosaM]

I'll give respect to that 👍

[@nesquick9681]

Techically its not their fault. When people are looking for actors to cast in their movies, They already have an idea in mind of what that person should sound/look like. If a person has a condition such as down syndrome or any facial features or personality that doesnt match what they were looking for, they sorta have every right to turn them down.

[@confundokatie]

WHEN HE SAID, "Season 3 has been confirmed." I was SHOOK!!

[@00big_chungus00]

Katie Pizzo you were "shaken" or "taken aback"

[@dicksonyurmouf5477]

Katie Pizzo it’s been confirmed for months now 😂

[@real1heliophobia]

Rusty Shackleford yeah it's the joke.

[@kissmyassbitch5828]

im still waiting im from phil.

[@jen_217_]

Joe Keery Lover I can’t wait!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@shayj411]

After I started watching stranger things, I noticed him in a guest role on a "the blacklist" rerun. He is an incredible actor. That role was very different. Hope we see more of him after stranger things

[@jadesimone_]

he’s sooo adorable i love him so much 🥺

[@goddessof1995]

Me too. He has the sweetest eyes 🥺

[@xxstarxxtextingstorys6511]

Sameeee

[@sawyer6264]

Gaten is my favorite out of all the Stranger Things kids

[@rileykumquats8303]

I don’t care that’s he’s short or about his condition with his teeth. He’s adorable no matter what!!

[@rileykumquats8303]

John Smith neither will you, and idc about having sex with anybody

[@littleman4311]

Riley Kumquats so would you date him ?

[@annweiss8675]

Natilia Dyer is his same height

[@C0medySeniorz]

The height thing was a joke btw

[@rileykumquats8303]

Kleiny-ku ok, but I still don’t care about his height

[@jennajade3504]

and now he's on one of the biggest shows on Netflix. everyone's obsessed with him,, including me! he's so nice and sweet I don't understand why h was rejected so many times.

[@arabian_empress]

Hes literally the cutest human being I've ever seen! He's adorable!!!! What a sweet heart ❤️

[@lilfiggs7881]

I don't think he would play his character as well without a lisp tbh.

[@rainbows5232]

Well the character was rewritten in inperation of him,becuase of his teeth and way of speaking, so no shit

[@emmaphan1517]

Rainbows don’t need to be so mean about it god

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

His face and lisp are iconic

[@emmaphan1517]

hippiecheezburger ik.. “rainbows” just acted like the girl who was talking was stupid

[@ShootaGav58]

@@emmaphan1517 how is that mean💀

[@wqrnn4503]

He has the most wholesome smile out there, I love it. :)

[@rylie4056]

Him and Alexi have the most wholesome smiles in my opinion💛

[@flamboyant3594]

Already raising awareness, this kid's gonna be big!

[@RebeccaLynnSturgill]

He's so sweet and humble. A super talented actor.

[@jaybirdie1428]

wow he's so mature, and I LOVE his character in stranger things

[@cjlawlor95]

most people grow into maturity over great adversity like this, including me. premature birth, chronic illness etc. it sucks but people have to learn to spread positivity as a result.

[@StrictlyMediocre]

Mature eh? Yet he decides to produce a show about pranking people who are desperate for jobs? I don’t think he is.

[@myso.u.l]

Jaybirdie 2 haha

[@whohash8312]

I LOVE his character's un-toothy grin because its realistic. It definitely adds to the immersion. And this kid is a bulldog of tenacity for pushing forward regardless of multiple turn-downs. So glad for his success.

[@KaMarionas_Diary22]

the fact that he was bullied a lot he's perfect i love his acting and his person in the show and in real life

[@LxdyKay]

Bruh idgaf about who disagrees with me but Gaten is perfect the way he is and I love him and that's that❤

[@brunohepp5856]

Imagine having really small teeth and not having some bones But you're one of the best characters in a great Netflix series cHA Ch4 ReAL sM00Th

[@artisticbeats1016]

DOGGO GAMER shut the fuck up

[@krazypotatofiend6933]

@@artisticbeats1016 What the fuck did he say that was so bad? You shut the fuck up

[@nightmare_bso]

DoVe Beats no you shut the fuck up you waste of oxygen.

[@RedDeadDepressionist]

Nightmare “you waste of oxygen” Can I use that?

[@krazypotatofiend6933]

@@RedDeadDepressionist that's not even his insult how have you not heard it before

[@phoebeandme4935]

Great actor. Glad he wasn’t discouraged by all the times he was turned down for roles. He has a unique look and does such a great job in Stranger Things. I’m sure he’s helped so many others to come to terms with the condition he has with his positive attitude!

[@superchickey4907]

Unique people get unique roles. They are the most memorable❣️

[@bryangonzales7627]

What a smart, caring and genuine kid.

[@snoopyr1953]

He has the best smile in the world.

[@alish265]

Yes muffin