Claudia Winkleman, the host of The Piano, is not just a TV favorite but also a relatable icon for those of us struggling with terrible eyesight. Yes, you heard that right – Claudia has opened up about her embarrassing eye condition that is so bad, she’s had to undergo several surgeries.
It turns out Claudia was born with myopia, an incurable eye condition that has left her with a -15 vision. That’s right, -15! In a bid to improve her eyesight and quality of life, Claudia bravely went under the knife a few times. “I’ve had a couple of operations since then because I was just banging into walls,” she confessed.
Despite the challenges she faces, Claudia maintains a positive outlook on life. She revealed on the How to Fail podcast, “I’ve always had terrible eyesight. Which is going back to the blurriness of the paintings I like and the blurriness of how I really like life to be.”
But wait, it gets better. Claudia is not one to dwell on her struggles. She proudly admits, “I like irregular and ramshackle and messy. Just look at the way I do my eye make-up. I’m not very good at neat.” So, if you thought her signature smokey eye look was intentional, think again!
In a candid interview with The Sun, Claudia didn’t hold back about the extent of her poor eyesight. “I can’t even begin to tell you how blind I am. It’s embarrassing. I can’t read the autocue. My eyes have deteriorated so badly, I’m not meant to drive. I am doing the wrong job.” Now, that’s some next-level struggle right there.
And the cherry on top? Claudia has never really been able to see her own face properly due to her eyesight. Imagine living your life in a constant state of blur – sounds like a challenge straight out of a comedy sketch!
So, the next time you see Claudia on your screens hosting The Piano or any other show, just remember the hilarious and heartwarming journey she’s been on with her ‘terrible’ eyesight. Join me in raising a glass to Claudia Winkleman, the queen of fuzzy world living! Cheers to embracing imperfections and rocking that smokey eye look with pride.
