Paul Rudd sent Marvel costar Jeremy Renner a fake Cameo video wishing him well after snowplow accident: 'Feel better, Jerry'
- Paul Rudd sent Jeremy Renner a fake Cameo video after his snowplow accident on New Year's Day.
- Renner said that his Marvel costar sent him "a fake one, like I paid him money."
It's fair to say that "Hawkeye" star Jeremy Renner had a rough start to 2023 when he was crushed by a snowplow in Nevada on New Year's Day. Thankfully, he's already back on his feet after the horrific accident left him with a collapsed lung, a pierced liver, and over 30 broken bones.
Although Renner is in good spirits about life after the accident, he's been open about coming close to death, recently telling Diane Sawyer that he used sign language to tell his family that he was sorry and that he wrote his "last words" to them in a note on his phone.
On Monday, Renner appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to discuss his recovery, as well as his upcoming series "Rennervations," in which he renovates old vehicles for charitable causes.
During his chat with the host, Renner recalled how his friends and fellow Marvel stars supported him in the aftermath of the accident — noting that he spoke to "Captain America" actor Chris Evans.
"I talked to Chris Evans. I talked to a lot of friends and their reaction is what made me feel like, 'Oh, I think I really hurt myself, I might not pull out of this.' They're terrible actors, they couldn't hide the fact that I looked awful," Renner said.
Renner went on to say that "Ant-Man" star Paul Rudd visited him in the hospital a few times, and also sent him a fake Cameo video to cheer him up.
He said: "So Rudd, who I love so much, happened to be in town as well promoting his movie. He came by a couple of times to the hospital and always just making my day because he's one of the funniest guys around."
Renner added: "Then he sent me a video message. Anybody knows Cameo? Where they can pay money and they get some movie star to say, 'Hey, happy birthday.' So he made a fake Cameo one. I didn't even ask him to. He made a fake one, like I paid him money for a Cameo."
The video in question sees Rudd wishing "Jerry" well after the accident.
"Hey Jerry, I hear you're a little banged up. Got in a fight with a snowblower apparently?" Rudd says in the clip.
"Anyway, I just wanted to send this video. It's really from the heart and I hope you're feeling better. Sounds like you are. Apparently, you're a pretty tough guy."
Rudd adds: "So maybe I'll get to meet you one day, and wouldn't that be something? In the meantime, take care and take it easy for a while. And next time, maybe just let the snow melt! Feel better, Jerry!"