- Christy Carlson Romano survives shooting accident
- She got shot just below her eye
- Warning against improper shooting practices
Actress Christy Carlson Romano was struck by an errant shot while clay pigeon shooting in Texas. She was celebrating her husband Brendan Rooney's birthday on Friday when another participant "unsafely fired in the wrong direction and shot me in the face," Romano shared in an Instagram video. Despite the frightening incident, she reassured her followers, saying, "I'm safe."
Christy Carlson Romano Survives Shooting Accident
In the video, Romano showed the wound beneath her eye and other facial injuries. She revealed that the bullet "is still in there" and has not yet been removed. In her caption, she explained that the fragment behind her eye was "too risky" to surgically remove, but assured fans she could "see normally."
The actress expressed her deep gratitude to the first responders: "I’m very grateful to first responders as a whole. I mean, they’re just the most amazing, superhero people to take care of us at our most desperate times." Despite the trauma, Romano concluded: "I saw my life flash before my eyes and I’m telling you."
Gratitude to first responders and family
In her caption, Romano thanked Brendan Rooney and mentioned that she was hit in five places, with one spot being "was less than an inch from hitting me directly in my right eye". She continued to write: "With everything that happened, all I can think about is how grateful I am to be alive."
Rooney commented on his wife's post and praised her: "I am so thankful you are alive. I am so thankful you are the mother to our children,” he continued, referencing their two kids."
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What you need to know about Christy Carlson Romano
Christy Carlson Romano is a versatile American actress and singer. Her career began at a young age when she was a cheerleader and was named honorary cheerleader by the magazine "American Cheerleader Junior". After graduating from Columbia University, she made her debut in the television drama 'The Many Trials of Tammy B.' in 1996, laying the foundation for her successful career in the entertainment industry.
Christy Carlson Romano achieved great fame through her role in the popular Disney series 'Even Stevens'", in which she appeared alongside Shia LaBeouf from 1999 to 2003. Her versatility as an actress was also evident in the comedy 'Cadet Kelly' (2002), where she took on a larger role alongside Hilary Duff.
From 2002 to 2007, Christy Carlson Romano lent her voice to the title role in the successful animated series 'Kim Possible'. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance in 2005.
