THE GALLERY
Every person here has spoken publicly about their dyslexia. We list only people who said it themselves.
Entrepreneur · United Kingdom
Founded the Virgin Group, building airlines, music, rail and space businesses.
Film director · United States
Directed Jaws, E.T. and Schindler's List, shaping modern cinema.
Entrepreneur, finance · United States
Pioneered discount brokerage, opening investing to everyday people.
Technology executive · United States
Led Cisco for two decades, building the networks behind the internet.
Scientist · United States
Co-discovered telomerase and shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
Architect · United Kingdom
Co-designed the Centre Pompidou and won the 2007 Pritzker Prize.
Polar explorer · United States
First woman to reach both the North and South Poles across the ice.
Environmental advocate · United States
Helped win a record settlement over contaminated water in Hinkley, California.
Racing driver · United Kingdom
Won three Formula One world titles and led the push for safer racing.
Athlete, rowing · United Kingdom
Won Olympic gold at five consecutive Games, 1984 to 2000.
Lawyer · United States
Argued landmark cases including US v. Microsoft.
Entrepreneur · United States
Founded Kinko's, which grew to over 1,000 stores.
Entrepreneur, investor · United States
Built a leading New York real estate firm and invests on Shark Tank.
Founded the FUBU clothing brand and invests in small businesses.
Chef, campaigner · United Kingdom
Campaigned to improve school meals and built a global food education business.
Journalist · United States
Anchors CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, covering wars, disasters and human rights.
Actor, author · United States
Played the Fonz and co-wrote the Hank Zipzer books for kids who learn differently.
Actor, comedian · United States
Won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
Won an Academy Award and writes mysteries for young readers.
Actor · United Kingdom
Earned two Academy Award nominations for her film work.
Starred in The Lord of the Rings and serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Actor, producer · United States
Won Emmy and Golden Globe awards for her television work.
Plays Spider-Man and co-founded The Brothers Trust charity.
Singer, actor · United States
Topped charts across six decades and won an Academy Award.
Designer, entrepreneur · Canada
Founded Fluevog Shoes in Vancouver, a global independent footwear brand.
Athlete, hockey · Canada
Won the Stanley Cup in 2010 and founded a charity for children with dyslexia.
Comedian, author · Canada
Built an international stand-up career and wrote the memoir Spellbound.
Politician · Canada
Became Mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, championing housing and recovery services.
Entrepreneur, fashion · United Kingdom
Co-founded Good American and SKIMS, two fast-growing fashion brands.
Politician · United Kingdom
Member of Parliament who has served in the UK Cabinet.
Anchors MSNBC's The 11th Hour, covering business and politics.
Ocean explorer · United States
Found the wreck of the Titanic in 1985 and pioneered deep-sea exploration.
Space scientist · United Kingdom
Builds space instruments and presents the BBC's The Sky at Night.
Wildlife presenter · United Kingdom
Wildlife cameraman and BBC presenter who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2022.
Public life · United Kingdom
Member of the British royal family who speaks openly about dyslexia.
Athlete, football · United States
Linebacker for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.
Politician · United States
Served as Mayor of New York City from 2022 to 2025.
Entrepreneur, media · United States
Co-founded Axios and co-wrote the book Smart Brevity.
Artist · United Kingdom
Self-taught artist from Middlesbrough whose work sells worldwide.
Entrepreneur, sport · United Kingdom
Founded Right to Dream, a football academy that started in Ghana.
Founded Stand4 Socks, a brand that donates socks to people in need.
Co-founded DASH Water, a sparkling water made with wonky fruit.
Athlete, racing · United States
Teen racing driver raising money and awareness for dyslexia.
Athlete, boxing · United States
Won the heavyweight title three times and stood up for civil rights.