Kristin Chenoweth

The actor writes about the accident, which caused a skull fracture among other severe injuries, in her new book.

“It was suggested to me that I should never take action because I might not work again in the business,” she told TODAY. Causing more than physical injuries, Chenoweth said the accident led her down a road of self doubt and anxiety. Never — never — underestimate the power of a good weave.” “(The lighting equipment) hit me full frontal and slammed me to the pavement,” she writes. 17 on TODAY, Chenoweth said the experience of writing about the accident was liberating. She [left her recurring role](https://people.com/tv/kristin-chenoweth-injured-quits-the-good-wife/) on the show after the accident.

During what started a routine day on the set of "The Goodwife" back in 2012, Kristin Chenoweth suffered a serious injury that left her with severe chronic ...

"A piece of lighting equipment, about the size of this roof, fell on my face outside, in a big, big, big gust of wind," Chenoweth told "I didn't do it out of fear and anxiety, so don't ever let fear ruin your life," she said on "WWHL." During what started a routine day on the set of "The Goodwife" back in 2012, Kristin Chenoweth suffered a serious injury that left her with severe chronic pain. Chenoweth nearly died while filming an episode of CBS' "The Goodwife." And the lumbar didn't take, so they had to do it again a year later." "I needed a laminectomy.

Born Kristi Dawn Chenoweth on July 24, 1968, Kristin Dawn Chenoweth is a talented American actress, singer, and dancer. When she played Sally Brown in the.

Once she received the part, she decided to turn down the scholarship and came to New York to pursue a career in musical theatre. [Dana Brunetti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Brunetti), Seth Green, and Lane Garrison are just some of the famous actors that Chenoweth has dated, but she has yet to tie the knot. In 1992, she aced an audition for the Metropolitan Opera and was named “Most Promising Up-and-coming Singer” by the National Council. She performed in The Lyric theatre in Oklahoma City while finishing her master’s degree, and she periodically toured to appear at regional theatres. In 1990, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in musical theatre but remained at the institution to acquire a master’s degree. American actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth has a net worth of $16 million.

Broadway darling turned TV and movie star Kristin Chenoweth is known for her comedic timing and signature soprano voice. But back in 2012, her career was ...

'I have long-standing injuries from that,' actor said.

Kristin Chenoweth details the serious accident she suffered while filming The Good Wife in 2012, one that left her with a skull fracture and a cracked nose, ...

"They made the hairline fracture go together," she explained. I heard 'We're losing the light' and I heard action, and I woke up at Bellevue hospital," the singer says. The actress also said that if it weren't for the hair extensions she was wearing at the time, she wouldn't be alive today. "I heard like a flagpole sound. "It hit me in the face and then threw me into a curb, [causing] a 7-inch skull fracture, a hairline crack and fracture [in my nose] and cracked teeth and ribs." "My hair extensions saved my life," Chenoweth said.

Kristin Chenoweth recalled the debilitating injury she suffered on the set of "The Good Wife" in 2012, and how her hair extensions saved her life.

“I heard, like, a flagpole sound. I literally heard, ‘We’re losing the light.’ I heard, ‘Action.’ And I woke up at Bellevue [Hospital],” she recalled. My doctor said, ‘What are these metal things?’ I said, ‘They’re hair extensions.’ And he said, ‘They’ve saved your life,'” she continued.

Kristin Chenoweth says she regrets not seeking legal action after an accident on 'The Good Wife' set 'practically killed' her: 'Don't ever let fear rule ...

"It hit me in the face and it threw me into a curb. Unfortunately, the powers that be at CBS at the time did not take responsibility for what happened to me, but there's a new regime at the network and they're just lovely to work with. "I was told that I'd never work again if I sued a major network. Following the accident, Chenoweth [announced her departure](https://ew.com/article/2012/08/13/kristin-chenoweth-good-wife-injury/) from The Good Wife due to her injuries. "I heard, like, a flagpole sound. "I wished I had listened to my dad, who said, 'You're gonna wanna do this.' And we're not the suing family, but when you're practically killed…"

The 54-year-old singer and actor joined the legal drama in 2012 as a recurring character, journalist Peggy Byrne. During filming, she was involved in an ...

“[The lighting equipment] hit me in the face and it threw me into a curb. I literally heard, ‘We’re losing the light.’ I heard, ‘Action.’ And I woke up at Bellevue [Hospital],” she said. And that scared me.” “I was told that I’d never work again if I sued a major network. During filming, she was involved in an accident that “practically killed her”, she says. Shortly after, she announced her departure from the series due to her injuries.

Kristin Chenoweth is talking about her regrets of not suing CBS after suffering an injury on the set of 'The Good Wife.'

Chenoweth was not able to complete her story arc on the primetime drama and didn’t return following the injury. “My hair extensions, you know, made the hairline fracture go together. While filming an episode on-location for the series, she was Chenoweth said no and agreed that she regretted not pursuing legal action against the broadcast network adding, “I didn’t do it out of fear and anxiety, so don’t ever let fear rule your life. I wished I had listened to my dad, who said, ‘You’re gonna wanna do this.’ And we’re not the suing family, but when you’re practically killed…” During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen asked her if she had heard anyone from the eye network after releasing her book.

Kristin Chenoweth claimed Monday that the hair extensions she wore in 2012 while filming "The Good Wife" saved her life during an on-set accident.

“The important part is, my head is back to normal. I was told that I’d never work again if I sued a major network,” she continued. “So anybody who wants to get hair extensions should, for your health.” “They made the hairline fracture go together.” “ “I heard, like, a flagpole sound.

Kristin Chenoweth regrets not suing CBS after she suffered an injury on the set of "The Good Wife" in 2012. The actress was involved in a lighting accident.

"Unfortunately, the powers that be at CBS at the time did not take responsibility for what happened to me, but there's a new regime at the network, and they're just lovely to work with. ](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kristin-chenoweth-suffers-head-injury-on-set-of-the-good-wife) The actress opened up about her story in the essay collection "My Moment: 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves" in 2022. [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER](https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl) I literally heard, 'We're losing the light.' I heard, 'Action.' And I woke up at Bellevue [Hospital]," she recalled to Cohen. "I heard, like, a flagpole sound. "I wished I had listened to my dad, who said, 'You're gonna wanna do this.' And we're not the suing family, but when you're practically killed…"

La actriz habló en una entrevista sobre el episodio que podría haberla costado la vida, cuando un equipo de iluminación cayó sobre ella.

Kristin Chenoweth was injured on the set of "The Good Wife" in 2012. The actress opened up about the accident with Andy Cohen on Monday night.

Chenoweth, who was hospitalized for her injuries, [played Peggy Byrne](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0155693/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) [ for two episodes](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0155693/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) during the series’ fourth season. Photos obtained by TMZ showed Chenoweth lying on a gurney while wearing a neck brace after the accident. "Getting better slowly and thank you everyone for your concern." “I didn’t do it out of fear and anxiety, so don’t ever let fear rule your life,” Chenoweth said. My doctor said, ‘What are these metal things?’ I said, ‘They’re hair extensions.’ And he said, ‘They’ve saved your life.’” “My hair extensions saved my (life),” Chenoweth said.

While filming a Season 4 episode on-location, the actress was struck by a piece of lighting equipment, which landed her in the hospital with multiple ...

My doctor said, ‘What are these metal things?’ And I said, ‘They’re hair extensions.’ And he said, ‘They saved your life,’” she continued. She now regrets not listening to her dad’s advice. “It hit me in the face and it threw me into a curb. The injuries were severe enough that she was not able to complete her story arc on the show and never returned following her injury. Seven-inch skull fracture, hairline, and teeth and ribs.” “I heard, like, a flagpole sound.

Kristin Chenoweth has opened up about injuries received on the production of "The Good Wife," saying she regrets not taking legal action against CBS.

Chenoweth went on to detail the 2012 incident, which occurred while she was acting in a recurring role of Season 4 of the series. Speaking with Cohen, Chenoweth detailed her mindset in the following months, voicing regrets that she took no legal action against the network. The actor joined the program to promote her new book, “I’m No Philosopher, But I Got Thought,” in which she details the “Good Wife” incident and its immediate aftermath.

Kristin Chenoweth regrets not suing over the injuries she sustained on 'The Good Wife.' The 54-year-old actress joined the cast of the legal drama in 2012 ...

It comes almost a year after Kristin recalled being told that she'd “never work again” if she sued “a major network.”

Seven inch skull fracture, hairline cracked — and teeth and ribs,” she explained. “I wished I had listened to my dad, who said, ‘You're gonna wanna do this.’” “I heard, like, a flagpole sound. I shrunk,” she wrote. “I’m telling my story about what happened, and I really don’t care if CBS never hires me again. My nose and some of my teeth were broken, and I had a skull fracture,” she wrote.

Kristin Chenoweth told Andy Cohen on 'Watch What Happens Live' that she regrets not taking legal action following her injury on the set of CBS's 'The Good ...

“I didn’t do it out of fear and anxiety,” Cheno told Cohen. “It hit me in the face, it threw me into a curb. “So don’t ever let feel rule your life.” “I wished I had listened to my dad, who said, ‘You’re gonna want to do this,’” she continued.

Kristin Chenoweth is opening up more about her life-threatening 'Good Wife' injury, including why she didn't take legal action.

I literally heard, ‘We’re losing the light,'” Chenoweth recalled. He said, ‘You’re going to want to do this,’ and we’re not the suing family, but when you’re practically killed…” “I didn’t [sue] out of fear and anxiety, so don’t ever let fear rule your life,” Chenoweth said, giving an affirmative nod when host Andy Cohen asked if she regrets not bringing a lawsuit against the show.

The stage, screen and TV actor said "fear and anxiety" stopped her from pursuing litigation.

“My hair extensions, you know, made the hairline fracture go together,” she told him. After she was rushed to the hospital, CBS issued a public statement wishing her a speedy recovery. She slammed her head against the concrete and appeared unconscious, according to a witness. “I heard, like, a flagpole sound. I literally heard, ‘We’re losing the light,’ and I heard, ‘Action.’ And I woke up at Bellevue [Hospital],” she told Cohen. (Watch the video below.)

Kristin Chenoweth revealed that she regrets not suing CBS for her "long-standing injuries" on "The Good Wife" set, during an interview on "Watch What ...

“Getting better slowly and thank you everyone for your concern.” It threw her into a curb, leaving her with a “seven-inch skull fracture” and “cracked” teeth and ribs. “I heard, like, a flagpole sound.

Chenoweth last appeared on a Broadway stage for eight performances of her show Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls in November 2019, according to Playbill.

Kristin Chenoweth paired a gold sequined Alex Perry dress with silver metallic pumps for 'Watch What Happens Live' with Andy Cohen.

The actress completed the look with a pair of silver pumps. Chenoweth kept the focus on the popular piece with minimal accessories. During the interview, the actress revealed to host Andy Cohen that she is currently working on a brand new project for Broadway.

In 2012, actor and singer Kristin Chenoweth joined the cast of CBS's The Good Wife, where she was set to appear as the recurring character Peggy Byrne.

My doctor said, 'What are these metal things?' And I said, 'They're hair extensions.' And he said, 'They saved your life.'" She stated, "I wished I had listened to my dad, who said, 'You're gonna wanna do this." She said, "I didn't do it out of fear and anxiety. She added, "Unfortunately, the powers that be at CBS at the time did not take responsibility for what happened to me, but there's a new regime at the network and they're just lovely to work with. The singer went on to say, "I'm telling my story about what happened, and I really don't care if CBS never hires me again. And those were just the injuries that actually showed up on X-rays; never mind the nerve, tissue, and muscle damage I'd have to face in the weeks, months, and years that followed."