How being crushed by a 14,000lb snowplough made Jeremy Renner a nicer person: ‘I’ve never been more vulnerable, open and loving’
The GuardianSaturday, July 12, 2025 at 6:00:06 AM
Jeremy Renner, the Hollywood actor known for his tough-guy roles, opens up about how a near-fatal snowplow accident—which left him with a staggering list of injuries—completely reshaped his outlook on life. Crushed by a 14,000-pound machine, he describes the ordeal as a brutal wake-up call that forced him to confront his own vulnerability. Instead of hardening him, the experience softened his edges, making him more open, loving, and appreciative of life. His recovery wasn’t just physical; it was an emotional reckoning that turned the former "bully" to his own body into someone who now embraces tenderness.
Editor’s Note: Celebrity stories about trauma and recovery often follow a familiar arc, but Renner’s honesty about his emotional shift—from stoic to emotionally raw—stands out. It’s a reminder that even the toughest among us can be humbled by life’s unpredictability, and that vulnerability isn’t weakness. In a culture that glorifies resilience, his story quietly champions the power of surrender and growth.
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