Brad Pitt, the iconic actor, recently opened up about his health struggles, revealing his difficulty in recognizing faces, a condition known as prosopagnosia. Pitt, 58, suspects he has this neurological disorder, although he’s still awaiting an official diagnosis. He admits to even struggling with familiar faces, including his own family’s.

Dr. James Galvin, from the University of Miami, confirmed the rarity of prosopagnosia, estimating its prevalence at 2.5% among infants. This condition, linked to Alzheimer’s, originates from issues in the fusiform gyrus, making it hard for affected individuals to recognize faces and objects. It typically starts in infancy and worsens gradually, often due to damage in the right cerebral lobes.

Prosopagnosia profoundly affects personal and professional life, especially for actors like Pitt, who rely on recognizing faces for their work. Sadly, there’s no known cure. Affected individuals resort to recognizing people through alternative cues like voice or gait. These adaptive measures help them navigate daily life despite the challenges posed by prosopagnosia.