Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo's Real-Life Genetic Condition, Cleidocranial Dysplasia
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Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo's Real-Life Genetic Condition, Cleidocranial Dysplasia

Actor Gaten Matarazzo, known for his role as Dustin Henderson in Netflix's Stranger Things, was born with Cleidocranial Dysplasia (CCD), a rare genetic condition. The show's creators, the Duffer brothers, incorporated elements of this condition into his character, Dustin, with Matarazzo's consent, portraying aspects like missing teeth and bullying with sensitivity. Matarazzo has expressed gratitude for their realistic and unique character development.

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