Actor Ruby Rose is facing a rough start to summer after a painful fall at home. According to Us Weekly, Rose posted Instagram Stories footage on June 30 showing herself slipping while walking along the edge of a pool. She hit her upper body against a wall, fell into the water and immediately grabbed her ribcage before swimming to the side. The 40-year-old later confirmed the damage in her caption, making clear the accident was more than a minor scare and would affect her plans for the season.
Ruby Rose Says Multiple Ribs Were Broken
Rose summed up the aftermath with blunt humor on social media. “That’s your girl!” she said according to Us Weekly. In the same post, she added that her ribs were broken and that the injury had effectively ended the rest of her summer. She followed with another line that referenced a board game detour to the emergency room, saying she went straight to the hospital. The posts painted a clear picture of a sudden accident that turned an ordinary day by the pool into a painful medical visit.
Threads Posts Detail the Extent of the Injury
Rose gave more detail on Threads, where she described how quickly the moment changed. “One second I’m here talking to you. Next I’m in the hospital with two broken ribs. What a bloody Monday,” Rose told Us Weekly. She also wrote that she had “brought” the accident “upon” herself and explained that she now has to breathe into a machine while recovering. Rose said she landed squarely on the right side of her body, breaking the bottom two ribs, an injury that can make even basic movement and breathing difficult.
Batwoman Injury Still Looms Large
The latest setback also brought back memories of a much more serious on-set injury. Rose recalled returning to work on Batwoman after suffering a herniated spine injury in 2019, when two discs were damaged during stunt work and emergency neck surgery followed. In her recent Threads posts, she questioned why she pushed herself so hard at the time, writing that she went back the day after breaking her rib and neck. She also remembered being in severe pain and struggling physically while wearing the batsuit.
Recovery Means Rest, Books and TV
This time, Rose made it clear she has no intention of forcing a fast comeback. She joked online that after breaking two ribs by falling backward into her own pool, no one could pay her to put on a bra, much less stand up for long. She also asked followers to send book and television recommendations because recovery will take many weeks. Fans quickly filled the comments with support, calling the injury painful to watch and sending healing messages as Rose settles in for a long stretch of rest.
