Supermodel Gemma Ward suffers painful injuries during shocking surfing accident
Gemma Ward has revealed she suffered major injuries during a recent recent freak surfing accident.
The Aussie model, 37, took to Instagram on Monday to recall the misadventure and said she broke three vertebrae in her spine.
The single mother-of-three added that she was forced to work through her recovery, even travelling to Paris for a modelling job.
'A lot has happened since I last posted,' she started the post, which included a snap of The Great Gatsby actress in a neck brace.
'I broke 3 vertebrae in my spine from a surfing accident, flew to Paris to shoot for Lancôme again, which was a complete honour, but in the wake of my accident I forgot to renew my passport so I had to get an emergency one and nearly missed the whole shoot.'
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In the wake of the accident, the model assured fans she is working on getting stronger while also balancing motherhood and an exciting new project.
'Currently working on my strength and rehabilitation and my novel as well as the strange mess of life with 3 kids,' she shared.
'Hope you are all doing well and getting some rest here and there,' she finished the post.
Several of her famous friends flooded the comments section of the post with well wishes for the blonde beauty.
'So many emotions. Get better soon. Miss you and the babes and a NOVEL?? I cannot [wait] to read!' wrote fellow Aussie Nicole Trunfio.
Sports Illustrated alum Jessica Gomes also commented on the post, writing: 'Always back in full form! You are the best!! Love you big!!!'
Victoria's Secret model Martha Hunt simply left a bunch of heart and plaster emojis on the post.
Gemma was recently spotted catching waves while enjoying a beach day with her children in Sydney.
The famously private model was photographed barefoot and makeup free in April as she played doting mum, wrangling towels and carrying her kids' belongings.
In one candid moment, she was seen clutching a stack of colourful beach towels and a pink water bottle, along with a pair of Converse sneakers, suggesting the day had been filled with sun-soaked fun and family bonding.
Later, she was spotted helping one of her young children - dressed in a red and black wetsuit and covered in sand - navigate the shoreline.
The heartwarming moment showed a different side of the international model who once graced the covers of Vogue and walked for Prada, Chanel, and Dior.
Another snap captured the former fashion darling confidently carrying a large blue Odyssey surfboard, hinting that the beach outing wasn't just about the kids as Gemma appeared ready to catch a few waves herself.
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