Why does Reid wear sunglasses?

'Criminal Minds': Spencer Reid Wears Glasses Because of Matthew Gray Gubler's Allergy. While Criminal Minds was an ensemble series through and through, nobody was there longer than Matthew Gray Gubler.
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Why does Spencer Reid wear sunglasses?

Spencer Reid didn't wear glasses on the show until 2006. But, this wasn't any old costume change. It turns out the young doctor came to wear glasses on the show because, according to the Post-Gazette, the actor who plays him, Matthew Gray Gubler was allergic to contact solution.
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What happened to Reids glasses?

A wearer of contacts, Gubler discovered he had an allergy to the lens solution he was using, hence the character's sudden adoption of glasses. The glasses themselves were actually Gubler's own, not a prop from the costume department.
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Why does Reid wear his watch like that?

On why Reid wears his watch over his shirts – “i always made sure to wear his watch outside of his sleeve as an homage to a very eccentric friend of mine who recently passed away. the reason he wore his watch outside of his sleeve was to save time when he wanted to know the time.
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What episode does Reid have glasses?

"Criminal Minds" Rabid (TV Episode 2014) - IMDb.
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Reid in sunglasses



Is Reid lactose intolerant?

In "J.J.", Reid takes antacids from Prentiss's desk, something that she notices; she asks, "Again with the dairy?" Reid replies with, "I can't help it, I love dairy". This implies that he is lactose-intolerant but, in retrospect, could have been a cover for his headaches that were revealed later.
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Does Matthew Gray Gubler have a condition?

Between season one and two, Matthew suffered from achalasia, a condition which prevented him from swallowing solid food until he had corrective surgery. He was unable to eat for almost a month. While filming "500 Minutes With the Guys from 500 Days of Summer", he dislocated his left knee in a dance-off.
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What does Matthew Gray Gubler smell like?

You asked and we've delivered! Gubler fans sleuthed the internet and figured out that Matthew smells like mahogany, musk, and bergamot with a touch of spice!
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Why did Matthew Gray Gubler cut his hair?

So one day I cut it and then told [the producers]," he said, joking that it was almost as scandalous as when Keri Russell cut her hair during "Felicity." "I think it was a little! I've been hearing since day one, 'Cut your hair!' and then finally I did it."
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Why is Reid not in season 14?

Both Gubler and Reid needed some time away from the BAU

For Matthew Gray Gubler, his contract included time off to work on other projects, which is understandable given his 11 years playing the same character. As for his character, the early absences were explained by having Reid away visiting with his mother.
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Why does Reid wear mismatched socks?

Spencer Reid wore mismatched socks throughout Criminal Minds

The actor refuses to wear matching foot attire in his personal life as he believes it brings back luck, and this quirky habit carried over into the show.
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What does Spencer Reid smell like?

For Spencer, we recommend Iced Vanilla Woods, a subtle woodsy blend is the perfect mix of creamy vanilla intertwined with smoky, woody notes and topped off with clean lavender.
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What is Spencer Reid allergic to?

He did so for a medical reason. “I was allergic to contact lens solution and wasn't able to wear my contacts,' the actor told The Post Gazette when asked about the change. “Those are my real glasses.
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What episode does Reid deliver a baby?

"Criminal Minds" Cradle to Grave (TV Episode 2009) - IMDb.
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What candle does Spencer Reid smell like?

Technical Details. Spencer Reid Scented Candle Smells like What's Twilight?, I never have any normal fans, This is calm and it's Dr. Library Books Scented 9 oz Candle. Burn Time Approximately 50 hours.
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What is Emily Prentiss IQ?

Dr. Spencer Reid : Beyond smart. Profoundly gifted. An IQ of at least 160. Emily Prentiss : That changes the profile, then.
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Is Spencer Reid autistic in real life?

Where Reid excels, Gubler falls short. While the character of Dr. Spencer Reid was not officially written to be autistic, Matthew Gray Gubler has stated that he sees the character as such, and then some.
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What is Aaron Hotchner's IQ?

16.4. 118. high IQ (not low IQ) 89.5.
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What is the creepiest episode of Criminal Minds?

The Most Disturbing Criminal Minds Episodes Ever
  • North Mammon (Season 2, Episode 7) ...
  • Revelations (Season 2, Episode 15) ...
  • Scared To Death (Season 3, Episode 3) ...
  • To Hell... ...
  • Mosley Lane (Season 5, Episode 16) ...
  • Our Darkest Hour (Season 5, Episode 23) ...
  • Heathridge Manor (Season 7, Episode 19) ...
  • The Boogeyman (Season 2, Episode 6)
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Does Spencer Reid have a kid?

Reid with his son's birth announcement. His baby boy's name, Hank Spencer Morgan, was named in honor of his late father and his best friend.
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Does Reid get addicted to drugs?

While Reid survived, he developed an addiction to Dilaudid — a narcotic pain killer. Reid's personal struggle played out, but was mostly a secondary plot line until he suddenly got clean by late season 3. Despite showing Reid overcoming his addiction, the whole narrative wasn't properly tackled.
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How many languages does Spencer Reid speak?

It is incredibly impressive that in the time we see Reid on "Criminal Minds," he can understand seven different languages and speak four of them. It's possible Reid taught himself these languages, given what we already know about his reading ability, intellect, and eidetic memory.
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Does Spencer Reid have a baby with cat?

Thankfully, that soapy twist is not true, but Cat is pregnant -- with the baby of a guard who worked both her and Reid's prisons. And off goes the light bulb for Reid: His dirty little "secret" is that he enjoyed poisoning his fellow inmates.
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