PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Injured During Stunt On Oprah's Australian TV Special
Posted on Dec 14, 2010 @ 10:03AM
Wolverine star Hugh Jackman has been treated for a serious eye injury after a stunt went horribly wrong on the set of Oprah's television special in Australia, RadarOnline.com has learned.
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Jackman zoomed toward the stage on a zip line at the Sydney Opera House but failed to slow down as he neared the landing spot.
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He came to an abrupt halt when his leg struck a studio light, forcing a piece of debris into his eye.
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A member of audience posted this photo (left) on Twitter.
With his two children watching in the audience and visibly upset, Jackman had blood from a cut above his right eye.
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Winfrey rushed to Jackman’s aid before he left the stage to be treated by paramedics.
"I’ve never been hugged by a paramedic,’’ a shaken Jackman laughed before placing an icepack on his eye.
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"That was so much fun until the end."
While wiping the Hollywood star's head, Oprah told Jackman in front of an audience of 6000 people: "Let's get some ice otherwise its going to swell."
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Filming was suspended.
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The Daily Juice
Mar 31, 2011 @ 05:11
How nice of Oprah to pump millions into the Australian economy.. while this country struggles
Posted Tue, 12/14/2010 - 1:44pm
i wish i could kiss hiss booboo and make it better. LOL!!!
Posted Tue, 12/14/2010 - 11:17am
I understand the Australian government as well as patriotic stars working hard to promote the country's tourism, but Oprah? They're certainly wasting their money on this one.
Posted Tue, 12/14/2010 - 6:54am
poor guy :(
Posted Tue, 12/14/2010 - 5:19am