Ruby Rose, the 40-year-old actress known for her roles in Orange is the New Black and Batwoman, was rushed to hospital after breaking multiple ribs in a freak pool accident. She shared a video on Instagram showing the moment she lost her footing and fell into the water, hitting the side of the pool.
Details of the Accident
In the clip, Rose stood close to the edge of her pool holding a hose, wearing a black sports bra and grey tracksuit bottoms. She appeared to slip and fell backwards into the water, striking the wall before thrashing around. She captioned the footage: "That's your girl. RIP to my ribs, and to the rest of my summer. They are broken, multiple. Straight to hospital, did not pass go or collect 200 dollars."
Health Update and Comparison to Batwoman Injury
On Threads, Rose later wrote: "One second I'm here talking to you. The next I'm in the hospital with two broken ribs. What a bloody Monday." She also compared the injury to her 2019 Batwoman accident, where she herniated two discs and nearly severed her spinal cord during stunt work, requiring emergency surgery to avoid paralysis. She said: "I'm sorry, but what in the f**king dissociation and self abandonment did I do, to return to work on Batwoman, the day after breaking my rib and neck? My rib was killing me!! I couldn't feel my legs or hands, I was in a batsuit! I've just broken two ribs, falling into my own pool backwards, and you couldn't pay me to put a bra on, let alone stand up."
Fan Support
Fans quickly shared support, urging a speedy recovery. One commented: "Oh no get some rest and speedy recovery," while another wrote: "Hope you heal well and the pain isn't too intense!!" A follower added: "Wishes of prompt recovery from far far away." Rose concluded: "Send good book and show recommendations this is going to take many weeks."
Background
Rose left her role as Kate Kane on Batwoman after one season due to the severe injury, and was replaced by Javicia Leslie. The latest accident occurred on Monday night, according to her Instagram post.
