DWTS’ Jenna Johnson Shares Her 2-Year-Old Son Rome Was Hospitalized

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Jenna Johnson’s little one is waltzing towards recovery. 

Professional dancer Jenna Johnson revealed that her two-year-old son, Rome, is recovering after a night at the hospital. Her husband, Val Chmerkovskiy, is with her as they care for him.

Jenna, 31, shared on Instagram Stories that everything is okay now, thankfully, with her son Rome safely asleep at home. She described a scary night before, posting a photo of Rome wearing an oxygen mask while her partner tried to distract him with cartoons. She prefaced the post by saying, ‘But this was our night last night.’

Jenna didn’t share why Rome was in the hospital, but she’s grateful her husband stayed with him. Even though Val, 39, and his dance partner, Alix Earle, 24, had a *Dancing with the Stars* rehearsal planned for the next day, he still made sure to be there for Rome.

She shared a video of Val hugging Rome in the hospital, calling him their “absolute rock.” She praised his calm demeanor during a difficult time, noting he never complained about being tired or lacking sleep before a performance, always prioritizing their baby and her well-being. She expressed immense gratitude for having him in her life.

Rome has experienced health issues before. Last May, his mother, Jenna, mentioned he had a difficult night with a sudden coughing fit. She later posted a picture on Instagram of Rome receiving oxygen in an ambulance, letting fans know he was getting the care he needed.

And after a few hours of rest, her son was back in good spirits.

Jenna shared an update on her son, Rome, saying, “Thank you for all the well wishes!” Rome had a bad case of croup, which was really scary for everyone, but he’s thankfully feeling much better after a visit to the doctor.

Keep reading to see more stars detailing their health scares… 

Brie Bella, known from *Total Bellas*, shared that one of her breast implants moved after being hit in the chest by Piper Niven during a wrestling match in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, saying they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finished her current commitment, she’d return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best, because she planned to use them again and they couldn’t appear in their current condition.

Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in *12 Years a Slave*, received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids – non-cancerous growths in or around the womb – in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her performance in the film.

She didn’t share her diagnosis until 2025, when she revealed on Instagram that she had been privately struggling with it for over ten years.

She explained that many girls are taught to accept period pain as a normal part of being a woman. This often leaves them dealing with a common issue in silence and without support.

 

In July 2025, the actress from *Daisy Jones & The Six* revealed she’d been hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she’d been wearing pants that were too tight, which caused a gap in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter) asking why she hadn’t posted recently. Suki replied, jokingly suggesting the reason was a hernia she got six months ago from wearing very tight pants, and that she’s been afraid to mention it.

The former star of *Beverly Hills, 90210* shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery for a nearly ruptured appendix.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He explained he had a perforated appendix – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

I was absolutely shocked watching the Racing Louisville game on September 14th. Their midfielder collapsed right near the beginning of the match against Seattle Reign, while they were playing at Lumen Field in Seattle. It was a really scary moment, and I immediately worried about her.

As a huge USWNT fan, it was really scary to watch. I saw one of their players slowly sit down on the field, with a teammate supporting her, and then, just moments later, she collapsed. The ref immediately called for medical staff to come check on her, according to reports.

After receiving immediate medical attention on the field, Savannah was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests. League officials reported she is currently stable and conscious.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from a childhood accident – he was hit by a cement truck at age 11 – continue to bother him now.

In a 2025 interview on the *In Depth With Graham Bensinger* podcast, Devine described the past year as a “nightmare,” explaining that he’s been experiencing spasms all over his body. He said doctors initially believed his condition was life-threatening.

He acknowledged that pain is often temporary, explaining that his body has some minor imperfections and isn’t quite working as it should.

A former contestant on The Bachelor went to the hospital in severe back pain, saying he was forced to crawl because it hurt so much. The pain flared up during a road trip with a friend while traveling in an RV.

He described a persistent tingling sensation, saying, ‘Even now, bringing my knees to my chest, it still feels tingly, which is really strange.’ He explained that just a few weeks or a month ago, he was able to squat 295 pounds, but now he can’t even do a squat without falling over. He compared the feeling to having a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter, from *The Real Housewives of Orange County*, revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is now doing okay.

In March 2025, the actor from 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

The comedian later posted on social media to explain he’d actually gotten food poisoning and was starting to feel better.

In February 2025, the former *Even Stevens* star revealed she was shot in the face during a birthday outing with her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a trip to go clay pigeon shooting when the incident occurred.

I was shot in the face by someone at another party who fired a gun carelessly,” she explained in an Instagram post. “Brendan Rooney quickly checked me over and got me to the hospital. I was hit five times, and one bullet came dangerously close to my right eye – less than an inch away.

The former *Kim Possible* star shared that a small piece of something got stuck behind their eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now, and they’ll be keeping a close watch on the situation, but thankfully their vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving a frightening experience. She shared how much she cherishes her daughters, husband, family, and friends, saying she realized how quickly life can change. She urged everyone to hug their loved ones often, as life is precious and can change in an instant.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its often negative side, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffier” and facing criticism online, doctors began commenting on interviews, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome – a condition often linked to high cortisol levels or steroid injections. This prompted Amy to realize she’d been receiving steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section. She later learned she had a form of Cushing syndrome that would resolve on its own, which she called “the greatest news imaginable.” She shared this relief in a February 2024 newsletter, thankful to be healthy.

During a game in December 2024, an AHL player was accidentally cut in the face by another player’s skate and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald told ESPN how relieved they were, saying, “We feel very lucky, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly began to have stroke-like symptoms, struggling to speak and noticing her face drooping. Although the symptoms briefly subsided, she went to the hospital for evaluation. Doctors discovered she had a small blood clot in her brain, which they identified as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). Further testing at UCLA revealed Hailey had a hole in her heart, called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). This hole allowed the blood clot to travel to her brain, causing the TIA. Hailey has since undergone a successful procedure to close the hole in her heart and is now recovering well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained the virus affected nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also shared it had become increasingly difficult to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on *Good Morning America* that Justin was recovering well and feeling much better, adding that they were grateful he was going to be okay. It had been a scary and unexpected situation, but he was expected to make a full recovery.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had initially kept private. In his 2024 Netflix special, *What Had Happened Was…*, Foxx explained that he suffered a severe headache one day while in Atlanta. He asked for aspirin, but lost consciousness before he could take it, and doesn’t remember the next 20 days.

He initially saw a doctor who gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, was concerned and took him to the hospital. There, doctors discovered he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

Twenty days after surgery, Foxx woke up on May 4th in a wheelchair, unable to walk. He then went to Chicago for rehabilitation and therapy. He expressed his gratitude for the prayers he received, saying, “I needed every prayer.”

The reality TV star shared that she briefly stopped breathing while running in the first challenge of the NBC competition show, describing the experience as feeling like ‘dying’.

She shared on the show *Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser* that her memory of the event was fragmented. She recalled hearing a helicopter, feeling like she was floating, and then seeing her grandfather. After that, everything went dark, but she then experienced a bright light, leading her to realize she had died that day.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where the body essentially begins to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in *Game of Thrones*, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for *The New Yorker*. While filming the show, she experienced a sudden, severe headache while at the gym. She described collapsing and being violently ill, realizing something was seriously wrong with her brain.

After being taken to the hospital for a brain scan, she was diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage – a life-threatening stroke caused by bleeding around the brain. It was discovered she had an aneurysm, a burst blood vessel in her brain, and required immediate surgery. She described the pain as unbearable. During her recovery, she temporarily lost her ability to speak, often muttering incoherently.

Though she left the hospital after a month, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had grown and needed a second surgery. This procedure failed, causing a massive bleed and putting her life at risk. Doctors had to perform a more invasive surgery, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia reports she has now fully recovered and is at 100%.

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, recently shared how thankful she is for her family’s support after suffering a stroke in January 2024. She immediately reached out to them, sending a text and a picture, and they quickly came to her aid, she told TopMob News. While she could have been discharged after the stroke, existing health issues, including lupus and kidney problems, required a longer hospital stay. Cori is now recovering well, saying she’s feeling great and has been working to regain some motor skills. She’s optimistic and doing much better.

Shailene Woodley struggled with serious health issues throughout her 20s. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she explained that she experienced hearing loss, extreme fatigue, and digestive problems, leading to a confusing array of diagnoses. Determined to find answers, Woodley combined traditional medical care with holistic and herbal remedies. This journey lasted a full decade. She shared that the physical discomfort led to anxiety around food and ultimately, issues with body image and a sense of self. Thankfully, after years of addressing both her physical and mental wellbeing, Shailene is now healthy and feeling much better.

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