Christy Carlson Romano Injured in Clay Shooting Accident, Grateful to Be Alive
Actress Christy Carlson Romano injured in a clay shooting accident in Texas, known for her roles in Even Stevens and Kim Possible, recently had a harrowing experience while celebrating her husband’s birthday.
The 40-year-old actress shared on her Instagram that she got injured while celebrating her husband Brendan Rooney’s birthday on Friday. According to Romano, another person with their group opened in the wrong direction, thus accidentally hitting her face.
The star wife said that within minutes, he could assess his wife’s condition and rushed her to the nearest hospital.
“I was hit in five places, one of which was less than an inch from my right eye,” Romano wrote. “A fragment is lodged behind my eye, and due to the risks, doctors are unable to remove it at this time. Fortunately, I can still see normally, and they will continue to monitor me.” Despite the harrowing experience, Romano expressed deep gratitude for her survival.
“With everything that happened, all I can think of now is how grateful I am to be alive,” she shared. “I love my daughters so much, husband so much, family, and friends so much. Hug your loved ones every chance you get—life can change in a second.”
In a video update, Romano showed where the fragments remain in her face. While describing the incident as “not fun,” she reassured fans that she is safe and even joked, “Now I get to say I got shot in the face and lived to tell the tale.
Rooney commented on her post, calling her the “bravest” and “toughest” woman he has ever met. “I am so thankful you are alive,” he wrote. He also shared a hospital photo of Romano giving a middle finger, humorously noting, “My wife gets shot, I ask to take a picture for the record, she flips me the bird and smiles—mind you, she nearly lost her eye.”
After an outpouring of support from fans, Romano posted an Instagram Story thanking everyone for their well wishes.
“This has been scary, and your positivity means so much to my healing,” she wrote, urging her followers to “tell those close to you you love them for me.
