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Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
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.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 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.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Hidden detail in model Gemma Ward's Instagram update
An Australian supermodel has revealed she has been quietly facing a brutal injury following an accident. Gemma Ward, 37, took to social media to share an update on what had been happening in her life — but fans were stunned to learn what had been happening behind the scenes. Since her last post in January, where she posted happy snaps from her holiday that she captioned 'paradise', she said 'a lot had happened'. 'I broke three vertebrae in my spine from a surfing accident,' she told her followers, alongside a photo of herself in her walk-in wardrobe. In the snap, she is wearing a neck brace. The carousel of images also included her three children — Naia, 13, Jet, 8, and Kirra, who was born in June 2020 — who she shares with partner David Letts playing at the beach, at the skate park and never being too far from the Perth woman's shadow. She didn't share any further detail as to when the injury happened or the extent of which it had impacted her life. The model just explained that she was working on maintaining her strength following the horror happening. Breaking a vertebrae in your back can lead to an intense amount of pain, nerve damage or even paralysis. 'I 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 shoots,' she said. 'I ï¸�finished a Faber novel writing course which was phenomenal, read some great books, reflected on my life and the current state of the world. 'Currently working on my strength and rehabilitation and my novel as well as the strange mess of life with three kids. Hope you are all doing well and getting some rest here and there.' Fellow model Nicole Trunfio was among those shocked at the news, as was Jessica Gomes. 'So many emotionsï¸�. Get better soonï¸�. Miss you and the babes and a NOVEL. I cannot (wait) to read! Xoxoxo,' Trunfio said. Meanwhile Gomes added: 'Always back in full form! You are the best! Love you big!!!' 'When it rains it pours,' Maya Stepper said. Other friends and fans of the model were also quick to share their shock at the revelation. 'I hope you heal up soonï¸�. It's been wonderful to see your face around again,' one person said. Another added: 'Sending huge compassion Gemma — I know the mum juggles and recalibration of the cards life deals, thinking of you.' 'Oh my gosh, I hope you are feeling better soon,' one person said. Meanwhile, another said; 'Sending lots of positive vibes for your healing journey. You are doing an amazing job to keep showing up. It's (nice) to see you navigating all the roles in life with grace and dedication.' Ward has been in the modelling industry for more than two decades, in 2024 alone she was part of campaigns for Tasaki, Lancome and H&M. She also appeared on the covers of Elle Australia and Vogue Polska, as well as editorials for MARFA and Russh.
