Christy Carlson Romano Faces Injury on Husband’s Birthday

Sarah Parker February 9, 2025

Roommates, prepare for a shocking tale! On Saturday (February 8), Christy Carlson Romano, the beloved Disney star, shared her harrowing experience of being shot ?in the face? on her husband?s birthday. The actress took to social media to reveal the disturbing incident, providing a close-up view of her healing injury, which left fans in disbelief.

For those unfamiliar with her, Christy Carlson Romano was a key figure on Disney Channel in the early 2000s. She is often compared to other iconic stars like Raven-Symoné, with whom she maintains a close friendship. Among her standout performances are her role as the responsible big sister ?Ren? on ?Even Stevens? and her unforgettable voice work for the character ?Kim Possible,? both of which defined a generation of children?s entertainment.

Christy Carlson Romano Shares the Details of Her Hospitalization

Romano began her emotional video by candidly stating that getting shot in the eye was an experience far from enjoyable. The footage reveals multiple red blotches on her face, particularly concentrated around her right eye, where the injury is most severe. Viewers can see a small hole beneath her eye along with extensive bruising that is both red and purple, indicating the impact of the bullet. Christy clarified that the hole was the entry point for a fragment of the bullet, which is a painful reminder of the incident.

In her social media caption, she elaborated on how the incident unfolded on Friday (February 7). The 40-year-old actress had organized a fun clay pigeon shooting outing for her husband, Brendan Rooney, to celebrate his special day. Unfortunately, during this activity, another party member ?unsafely fired in the wrong direction,? resulting in Christy being struck. Her husband acted swiftly, taking her to receive urgent medical care and ensuring she got the help she desperately needed.

?@thebrendanrooney immediately sprang into action, assessed me, and rushed me to the hospital. I was hit in 5 places, one was less than an inch from hitting me directly in my right eye,? she shared in her post, highlighting Brendan’s quick thinking.

Christy also revealed that the bullet fragment is now lodged near the back of her eye. According to her detailed caption, medical professionals have assessed the situation and determined that attempting to remove the fragment could pose significant risks to her vision and health.

Heartfelt Tribute from Romano?s Husband

In the comments section of Christy Carlson Romano?s post, her husband Brendan expressed deep admiration for her strength during this traumatic event. He wrote, ?You are the bravest, toughest, most stoic and bada*s woman I have ever met. I am so thankful you are alive. I am so thankful you are the mother to our children. I wouldn?t know what to do without you. I love you more than life itself,? showcasing his support and love during this difficult time. On his own social media page, he also shared a poignant photo of her in the hospital post-incident, capturing a moment of vulnerability.

?My wife gets shot, I ask to take a picture for the record, she flips me the bird and smiles (she nearly lost her eye mind you). When they say there?s no such thing as, ?The One? they lie?I love you so much and I?m so grateful you?re safe and that you?re going to be okay. I will be by your side forever,? he shared, emphasizing their strong bond.

Meanwhile, the former Disney star has not disclosed whether she intends to pursue legal action against the organizers of the clay pigeon shooting or the individual responsible for the accident. Despite the gravity of the situation, she managed to inject a bit of humor into her posts about surviving such a close call, while also expressing immense gratitude for her life and family.

?With everything that happened, all I can think about is how grateful I am to be alive. I love my daughters, husband, family, and friends so much. I saw my life flash before my eyes and I?m telling you, hug the people around you every chance you can. Life can change in an instant,? she poignantly remarked, reminding everyone of the fragility of life.