1 of 5 Carrie Bernans informs fans about her health Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Carrie Bernans informs fans about her health Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Carrie Bernans played one of the most powerful Dora Milaje from the Kingdom of Wakanda in “Black Panther” (2018) and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019), but she has shown her true colors as a heroine who is just recovering from the terrible accident she suffered on New Year's night.
2 of 5 Carrie Bernans on the set of “Avengers: Infinity War” Photo: Reproduction/IMDb Carrie Bernans on the set of “Avengers: Infinity War” Photo: Reproduction/IMDb
The actress and stuntwoman, who is also part of the cast of the musical The Color Purple, was seriously injured when she was run over in an accident in New York by a drunk driver being pursued by police officers. Carrie, 29, was standing outside a restaurant around 1:30 a.m. on January 1 when the outofcontrol vehicle drove into the restaurant and hit her.
3 out of 5 Actress and stuntwoman Carrie Bernans Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Actress and stuntwoman Carrie Bernans Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Carrie is hospitalized for multiple fractures and her condition is considered stable. However, despite the intense pain she feels, she has demonstrated her strength and even expressed milk to breastfeed her infant son, who is in the care of her family.
4 out of 5 Actress and stuntwoman Carrie Bernans after a serious accident Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Actress and stuntwoman Carrie Bernans after a serious accident Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a post updating her health, Carrie pumps milk for her baby using a pump. “My family has passed on their love to me. Thank you. It's hard not to cry at night but crying hurts too just like crying but God is bigger and I'm still here,” the star wrote. “I know I'm strong as hell and maybe I'm feeling the worst pain of my life, but here I am,” he concluded.
5 out of 5 Actress and stuntman Carrie Bernans after a serious accident Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Actress and stuntman Carrie Bernans after a serious accident Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The actress revealed that despite the injuries on her hands and legs, the injuries on her mouth were the most painful. His teeth were chipped and broken in the accident and several bruises and swellings can be seen around his head.
Carrie's family and friends have organized a virtual fundraiser to help pay for the numerous surgeries she will undergo the reconstruction of her teeth likely to be the most extensive. The money will also be used to bridge the time when she is not on set and in the theater to shop for her home and do therapy.
The actress from the latest Next Marvel film was seriously injured after being run over at the New Year's party. Images are powerful