'Stranger Things' Star Gaten Matarazzo on How His Rare Genetic Condition Was Written Into the Show

The 15-year-old actor opens up about his very rare genetic condition on Wednesday's episode of 'The Doctors.'

[andrewmichael]

This kid is a BOSS. To have the confidence to do what he does is inspiring to me. He has a winning attitude and I wish him mad success.

[yuliayankova]

He is my favourite character from the show he is so funny

[kilosierra]

his imperfection is what makes him perfect 😍 proud of you gaten!

[michellebenavente]

He’s such a talented young man ❤️and very glad he took a minute out of his time to explain this, I never noticed this condition of his, but it’s def something that deserves to be talked about !

[wingsforcareer]

You are an amazing actor ... Love from india.

[kaydenwhalen]

I like it it gives him so much Character

[LadyInner]

He is so adorable. He is my favourite character.

[Snappycat]

It’s great that Gaston is sharing his specialness with the world. He is serving to desensitize the next generation against being different! Much love Gaton❤️

[Man_Down_]

I have the exact thing and love watching stager things I have pretty much no teeth ):

[ericaweeks]

This child is brave talked about a medical condition and got 25 haters.

[BMiguel]

The only kid that cuss more in stranger things he cracks me up...

[jacksepitceyefan]

I just took a picture with the real life gaten

[yossefworetaw]

if he keeps his hair long when he grows much older he be perfect for some stoner movies like the actore Sean Penn in the movie fast times at ridgemont high.

[Ahmed-srt]

I have the like gaten illness and i live in Iraq 🇮🇶

[myulky]

at least he is one of the best boys in the movie! The way he said You're Useless to Mike's dad