His Parents Called Him Dumb But He Grew Up To Be Loved By Millions

Henry Winkler, beloved for his role as Fonzie on Happy Days, had a childhood far from the glamorous image associated with celebrities. Born to immigrant parents who escaped Nazi Germany, Winkler faced challenges due to an undiagnosed reading disorder.

His parents, unaware of his dyslexia, labeled him as “dumb” and even referred to him as a ‘Dummo Hund,’ or dumb dog. Teachers and peers followed suit, leading to a difficult upbringing that impacted his self-image.

Despite these hardships, Winkler pursued his dreams relentlessly. Applying to 28 colleges, he secured admission to two and eventually received an acceptance letter from the prestigious Yale School of Drama. His talent shone during an improvised Shakespearean monologue, catapulting him to success.

While thriving on-screen, portraying the charismatic Fonzie, Winkler grappled with dyslexia affecting his reading and coordination. Even when offered the lead role in Grease, he declined to avoid typecasting.

At 31, Winkler’s perspective changed during his stepson Jed’s dyslexia test. Realizing they shared the struggle, Winkler acknowledged dyslexia as a barrier that had silently impacted his life. Overcoming auditions by memorizing scripts, he used humor to mask any inadequacies, claiming he provided the ‘essence of the character.’

Post-Happy Days, Winkler ventured into various acting roles and contributed to creating the MacGyver series. Despite transitional phases, his determination and talent prevailed, showcasing that overcoming personal struggles could lead to significant accomplishments.

Henry Winkler’s journey from being labeled “dumb” to becoming a beloved figure highlights the power of determination and talent in achieving greatness. His story serves as an inspiration, emphasizing that personal challenges can be conquered with resilience and dedication.

Two sisters spent $300,000 on plastic surgery and showed what they used to look like-the before and after photos are stunning

Chie and Chika Yoshikawa are known for their plastic surgeries. The Japanese sisters spent a lot of money on various plastic surgeries.

The sisters changed almost everything on their faces. Judging from the photos of their initial appearance the sisters changed their noses, lips, and even eyes.

Twin models Chie and Chika Yoshikawa post about a visit to a plastic  surgery clinic | ARAMA! JAPAN

The sisters are now 34 and they are satisfied with their look finally. The sisters claimed taht they had been compared with children and no one thought that they were already grown ups.

Plastic surgery twins reveal what they looked like before £248,000  make-over - Daily Star

When they began to share their photos on social media some of the netizens began critisizing their appearance and tell that they look alike. They took these words close to their hearts and spent 40 million yen ($312756,56).

Gêmeas investem R$1,4 milhão para se transformar em Barbies humanas do  Japão - Revista Marie Claire | Notícias

Now they look like real-life barbie dolls.

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