Former "Even Stevens" star Christy Carlson Romano was hospitalized after being shot in the face during what was meant to be a celebratory clay pigeon shooting outing in Austin, Texas. The 40-year-old actress revealed on Instagram that she organized the shooting activity on February 7 as a birthday present for her husband Brendan Rooney's 42nd birthday. The event took a terrifying turn when another party at the location "unsafely fired in the wrong direction" and struck Romano.
The accident took place on February 7 while celebrating her husband Brendan Rooney's birthday. Romano was struck when another party at the shooting range "unsafely fired in the wrong direction," resulting in injuries to five different areas of her face. One fragment came dangerously close to her right eye, missing it by less than a millimeter.
Despite the severity of the incident, Romano has maintained a positive outlook and even found humor in her situation. She shared a lighthearted video skit where she playfully used "I just got shot in the face" as a response to various domestic situations, including eating Oreos and receiving package deliveries.
The actress revealed that some fragments will remain in her face, leading her to joke with fans about being "part-woman, part-machine." While doctors continue to monitor her condition, Romano is expected to make a full recovery, though she may never be able to undergo MRI scans in the future.
The incident has inspired Romano to be more open about sharing her personal life with followers. "I used to be so closed off about sharing the things in my life I loved out of fear of being judged. Now I just don't care," she stated, emphasizing her newfound freedom to share content about her hobbies, passions, and family life.
Romano, who shares two daughters with her husband, continues to heal while maintaining an optimistic perspective on life, encouraging others to cherish their loved ones and remember that "life can change in an instant."