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David Tennant's Secret: The Actor's Extra Toe Revealed
15 May
Summary
- Actor David Tennant has confirmed having polydactyly with an extra toe.
- Polydactyly, meaning 'many toes,' is a common limb difference.
- Tennant stars in the new season of 'Rivals,' a 1980s TV drama.
David Tennant, celebrated for his extensive television and film work, has publicly confirmed a unique characteristic: he was born with polydactyly. This condition, which involves having an extra digit, means he has an extra toe on his right foot.
The speculation about Tennant's polydactyly was first noted by fans and later confirmed by the actor himself last year. He described the extra digit as a "nubbin" during an interview.
Polydactyly is a congenital limb difference, Greek for "many fingers or toes," and is considered one of the more common such differences. It occurs in about 1 in 3,000 newborns.
The condition can arise randomly or be inherited, stemming from the development of limb buds in an embryo around four weeks into pregnancy.
Tennant is currently featured in the second season of Disney's romance drama 'Rivals.' The series is set in the 1980s and explores the high-stakes environment of British television through the rivalry between TV executive Lord Tony Baddingham, played by Tennant, and Rupert Campbell-Black.
