Trypophobia Is Not a "Strange" Sensation

Trypophobia is far from rare — an estimated 15–20% of the population has some degree of reaction. Many celebrities have spoken about it publicly.

International Celebrities

Kendall Jenner

The world-famous model revealed on her official app that lotus seedpods are her particular weakness, describing the feeling as "goosebumps all over my body."

Sarah Paulson

The actress known for "American Horror Story" and "Ratched" has also disclosed her trypophobia, saying in interviews that "honeycombs send me into a panic."

Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers has also said he "can't handle dense clusters of holes."

Japanese Celebrities (Self-Described)

In Japan, rather than formal diagnoses, many entertainers describe themselves as "unable to handle bumpy clusters" on TV and social media:

  • "Cluster challenge" segments on variety shows
  • The social-media culture of posting images with "who else can't stand this?"
  • Comments like "goosebumps," "can't eat salmon roe," "shower heads scare me"

Signs a Celebrity Might Have Trypophobia

Without a public statement nothing can be confirmed, but remarks like these often hint at trypophobic tendencies:

  • "Lotus seedpods are a no-go" / "I can't eat salmon roe"
  • "Magnified skin images make me shudder"
  • "I look away from shower heads"

Celebrities Get the Same "Crawl"

Trypophobia can affect anyone — popular actors, models, musicians, even politicians — regardless of profession or status. You are not "the only weird one."

Which Type Are You?

Take ZOWARU's resonance trial to classify your trypophobia into one of five types. You might be a "Resonant" — the same type as the celebrities.

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* The international examples above are based on public interviews and official statements. The Japanese examples are self-described or from TV appearances, and differ from medical diagnoses.