Simon Pegg Reveals ADHD Diagnosis, Reflects on Lifelong Struggles Actor Simon Pegg has been diagnosed with ADHD, revealing the news on the podcast I'm ADHD! No You're Not. The 56-year-old star said the diagnosis confirmed long-held suspicions about his behavioral patterns and mental health, which he previously attributed to character faults. Despite not displaying 'naughty' behavior as a child, Pegg noted signs of the condition in his youth, such as fidgeting. His wife has been supportive, and the diagnosis aligns with Pegg's past admissions about clinical depression. Actor Simon Pegg has revealed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD, attributing the condition to issues he has been 'wrestling with'. The 56-year-old star, known for his roles in Hot Fuzz, Shaun Of The Dead, Star Trek, and the Mission: Impossible films, shared this news on the podcast I'm ADHD! No You're Not. Pegg stated that he sought a diagnosis simply to 'know' and that the confirmation validated his previous struggles, which he had previously chalked up to character flaws. Despite not being a 'naughty child', Pegg recounted experiencing symptoms like fidgeting that align with ADHD, suggesting the condition was present earlier than he realized. His wife has been supportive, making allowances for his forgetfulness and lack of concentration.This diagnosis follows Pegg's openness about his clinical depression, which he also addressed on the podcast, highlighting the positive response he received when discussing his mental health in the past.