- Erin Moriarty, who plays Annie January/Starlight in "The Boys," discussed how her Graves' disease diagnosis affected her performance in the series' final season.
- The actor was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition in June 2025, which affected her ability to fully portray certain components of her character.
- Moriarty experienced severe symptoms including oversleeping, numbness in her hands and feet, difficulty articulating, and at one point, losing the ability to walk.
- Production for "The Boys" had to adapt to her condition, with Moriarty granting them direct communication with her doctors due to her severe illness.
- She confirmed that treatment has been effective, allowing her to be present for the season finale, and has publicly spoken out against the ignorance surrounding autoimmune diseases.
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