Daisy Ridley has been diagnosed with Graves' disease—sparking questions about the illness and what its symptoms are.
In an interview with Women's Health, which was published on Tuesday, the Star Wars actress opened up about her diagnosis for the first time.
"It's the first time I've shared that [I have Graves']," Ridley said, revealing that she received the diagnosis in September after experiencing fatigue and hot flashes, among other symptoms.
When she finished filming Magpie, a psychological thriller that premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March, Ridley said she didn't feel well.
"I thought: 'Well, I've just played a really stressful role; presumably that's why I feel poorly,'" she shared in the magazine.
Her doctor said that Graves' is often referred to as "tired but wired," which is something Ridley related to.
"It was funny, I was like, 'Oh, I just thought I was annoyed at the world,' but turns out everything is functioning so quickly, you can't chill out."
What is Graves' disease?
According to the Mayo Clinic, Graves' disease, also known as Basedow's disease, "is an immune system condition that affects the thyroid gland," causing the thyroid to produce too much thyroid hormone.
Approximately one percent of the United States population have the disorder.
What are the symptoms of Graves' disease?
Common symptoms of Graves', among others, include: irritability, hand or finger tremors, sensitivity to hear with increased sweating, bulging eyes—also known as Graves' ophthalmopathy or thyroid eye disease, menstrual cycle changes, frequent bowel movements, weight loss and trouble sleeping.
Is there a cure for Graves' disease?
Currently, there is no cure for Graves' disease, though treatments like beta-blockers and anti-thyroid medications can help manage symptoms. Surgery to remove the thyroid is also a possibility.
Which celebrities have Graves' disease?
Over the years, celebrities have been open about their Graves' diagnoses, including talk show host Wendy Williams, rapper Missy Elliott and former United States president George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara Bush.
Elliott, 53, was diagnosed in 2008, though didn't go public with the news until 2011.
In an interview with Good Morning America in 2023, the "Get Ur Freak On" artist said the diagnosis "broke down my whole nervous system." She added that she "couldn't even hold a pencil."
"It start[s] messin' with you mentally...my eyes," she explained. "You have all those different side effects that you have to deal with."
Williams, 60, was diagnosed with Graves' in 2018, while Barbara Bush was diagnosed in 1989, and two years later, George H.W. Bush was diagnosed.
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