‘Gray’s Anatomy‘ Star Camilla Luddington Reveals hashimoto’s Disease Diagnosis
LOS ANGELES, October 5, 2025 – Camilla Luddington, known for her role as Dr. Jo Wilson on the long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, has publicly shared her recent diagnosis of Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland. The actress revealed the diagnosis on the August 6 episode of her podcast, explaining it shed light on years of unexplained fatigue.
Luddington,38,shares daughter Hayden,eight,and son lucas,five,with husband Matthew Alan. she explained to listeners that she had often joked about being “slothy,” but never considered a medical explanation for her persistent exhaustion.”Long as you’ve been listening to us, you’ve known that I joke about being slothy. Just a little slower. slower, tired, wanna be in bed, love a nap. It never occurred to me that there could be a medical reason for that,” she said.
Blood work ultimately led doctors to diagnose her with Hashimoto’s disease,also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. The condition directly impacts the thyroid gland, according to the Mayo Clinic. Luddington recalled her initial reaction, stating, “I remember hearing the words ‘autoimmune disease’ and thinking, ’What the f*?’ You know what? I knew something was up.Because even when I was having my blood drawn, the doctor said to me, ‘Is there any, you know, particular thing you’re concerned about?’ And I said, ‘Look, I’m really f***g tired all the time.'”
Hashimoto’s disease is a relatively common autoimmune disorder, affecting an estimated 1-2% of the population, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. It can cause a range of symptoms,including fatigue,weight gain,constipation,increased sensitivity to cold,and pale,dry skin. Treatment typically involves daily medication to replace the thyroid hormone the body is no longer producing.Luddington’s openness about her diagnosis aims to raise awareness of the condition and encourage others experiencing similar symptoms to seek medical attention.
