May 22nd 2024.
In a recent interview, beloved actress Rita Simons shared how her ADHD has played a crucial role in her successful career. Best known for her iconic role as Marie Fielding in Hollyoaks, Rita opened up about her unique abilities and how they have helped her in the fast-paced world of acting.
During an episode of the popular ITV reality series Drama Queens, Rita spoke about her ADHD as if it were a superpower, explaining how her ability to hyperfocus has allowed her to learn lines at lightning speed. She even demonstrated this by asking her co-stars to test her on her lines, which she learned in a matter of minutes.
Sitting in the make-up chair on the set of Hollyoaks, Rita shared, "I've got a superpower. This is ADHD, because I hyperfocus. I literally will get pages and go, 'Okay, can you test me?' I learn them so unbearably quickly." She went on to describe the two sides of ADHD, either being totally distracted or hyperfocused, and how she falls into the latter category.
Learning lines quickly has been a crucial skill for Rita throughout her career, especially in soaps where the pace is fast and actors are filming multiple scenes in a day. Before joining Hollyoaks, Rita spent almost ten years playing Roxy Mitchell on BBC soap EastEnders. Her recent storyline as Marie, who discovers the truth about her son's kidnapping, has given Rita the opportunity to showcase her talent for learning lines quickly once again.
But it's not just acting that Rita excels at due to her ADHD. She also shared how it has helped her in other areas of her life, like school. "A lot of the time I can't focus, but if it's something I enjoy – and I enjoy what I do – I can focus quite easily," she explained. "If it's something I don't enjoy, like school, you can imagine, I was just a nightmare! Couldn't do it."
Rita has been open about her ADHD and OCD over the years, and in this interview, she also touched on her struggles with OCD and anxiety. She revealed that she underwent a hysterectomy due to her periods worsening her OCD and anxiety, and she considers it the best decision she has ever made. "I can't stress enough how it's been the best thing I've ever done," she said.
Rita's honesty and openness about her experiences with ADHD and OCD have resonated with many fans, and she continues to be an inspiration to others who may be struggling with similar challenges. Her ability to see her ADHD as a superpower and use it to her advantage in her career is a testament to her strength and determination.
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