Evangeline Lilly Breaks Down Brain Injury Treatment Plan

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Evangeline Lilly isn’t lost in her road to recovery.

Following a head injury last year, the former Lost actress revealed she has brain damage and is undergoing treatment to improve its function.

In a recent Instagram video, Evangeline shared that she’s grateful to be able to prioritize her health without financial worries. She wants to share what she’s learning as she recovers from a concussion, hoping it might help others facing similar challenges.

The 46-year-old woman described her routine for improving brain health, which includes several supplements. These are N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), an antioxidant; creatine, an amino acid; resveratrol, an antioxidant from grape skins; curcumin, an anti-inflammatory derived from turmeric; and omega-3 fatty acids.

Let’s talk supplements! I definitely use a few, but I don’t believe in taking them forever. I approach it based on what I feel my body – and especially my brain – needs at any given time. I’ll stay on something as long as I think it’s beneficial, then I’ll cycle off and reassess. It’s all about listening to your body and giving it what it needs, when it needs it.

I’ve always admired Evangeline’s dedication to health. She’s told me she makes a real effort to eat a good, balanced diet, prioritizing getting all her vitamins and nutrients directly from the food she eats. It’s inspiring to see how much she focuses on that!

She also mentioned that supplements can be very helpful when your body needs a little extra support.

 

Oh my gosh, you won’t BELIEVE what happened with Evangeline Lily! She actually told everyone about what she’s been going through – it started back in May, and it’s just… shocking. Apparently, she fainted right on the beach in Hawaii, and poor thing, she totally fell face-first into a rock! I’ve been following her forever, and I’m so glad she’s finally sharing this with us, even if it’s scary.

“The past few months have been incredibly demanding,” she on Substack wrote at the time. “My blackout and resulting injuries forced me to drop everything. I was forced into stillness.”

Since the incident, Evangeline said she’s experienced a “cognitive decline.”

In a video posted on Instagram on January 2nd, she revealed that scans showed widespread brain damage, explaining that almost all areas of her brain are not working as well as they should be.

Evangeline explained that she needs to work with the doctors to understand what’s going on, and then focus on finding a solution.

For more celebs getting candid about their health battles, read on.

Former Total Bellas star revealed 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, that they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finalized her divorce and retired from her current work, she would return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best, anticipating future use and wanting it to be presentable.

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 uterus—in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her acting.

She didn’t reveal her diagnosis until 2025, sharing 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 feeling isolated.

 

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

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter) asking why she hadn’t tweeted recently. Suki jokingly replied that she’d been hiding a serious injury – a hernia caused by wearing extremely tight pants six months ago – and was 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.”

A Racing Louisville midfielder fell to the ground shortly after the start of her team’s game against Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Women’s National Team player was seen slowly sitting down on the field with a teammate supporting her, just before she collapsed. Trainers were immediately called to assess her condition.

The National Women’s Soccer League reported that Savannah received immediate medical attention on the field and was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests. They stated she is currently in stable condition and is alert.

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

“It’s been incredibly difficult,” Devine shared on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast in 2025. “I experience spasms throughout my body, and doctors recently told me I was facing a life-threatening situation—within the past year, actually.”

He acknowledged that his pain is intermittent, explaining that his body has some minor imperfections and doesn’t always function as expected.

The reality TV star revealed he had to crawl to the hospital because of severe back pain that worsened during a road trip with a friend.

I was really shocked listening to his podcast in March 2025. He described how his knees still felt tingly, which is just wild! He put it in perspective by saying that just a few weeks before, he was squatting almost 300 pounds. But now? He can barely stand on one foot, let alone squat! He said he falls over if he tries a single-leg squat and honestly, he even compared it to having a stroke – it sounds really scary and debilitating.

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 recovering well.

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 an update online, explaining he had food poisoning but 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.

In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone at a party. They fired a weapon unsafely, and she was hit five times. One of the shots narrowly missed her right eye, coming within an inch of a direct hit. @thebrendanrooney quickly helped, evaluating her injuries and rushing her to the hospital.

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, but they’ll keep a close watch on the situation. Thankfully, their vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving a frightening experience. She shared her deep love for her daughters, husband, family, and friends, emphasizing how quickly life can change. She urged everyone to cherish their loved ones and hug them whenever possible, as life is precious and unpredictable.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its downsides, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffier” during interviews, she was surprised when doctors began commenting online, concerned she might have Cushing syndrome. They pointed out changes in her face and suggested it could be caused by high cortisol levels or steroid injections. This prompted Amy to realize she had received 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, and she was incredibly relieved to receive a good diagnosis. As she shared, finding out she was healthy was the best news she could have hoped for.

During a December 2024 game, an AHL player was accidentally cut in the face by another player’s skate and needed 25 stitches. After his son fully recovered, 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 developed stroke-like symptoms, initially unable to respond when Justin asked if she was okay. She then realized she couldn’t speak and the right side of her face began to droop.

Although the symptoms eventually subsided, Hailey went to the hospital where tests revealed she had experienced a TIA, or transient ischemic attack, caused by a small blood clot in her brain. Further investigation at UCLA discovered she had a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a hole in her heart.

Doctors determined the blood clot had traveled through the PFO and to her brain, causing the TIA. Hailey successfully underwent a 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, which 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 condition affected the nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also shared that it had become increasingly difficult for him to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well, and while the situation had been frightening, he was expected to make a full recovery. She expressed her gratitude that he was doing okay.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the serious health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had initially kept private. He explained that while in Atlanta, he suffered a severe headache and asked for aspirin. Before he could take it, he lost consciousness and doesn’t remember the next 20 days.

Initially, a doctor gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, became worried and took him to the hospital. There, doctors discovered he had a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke.

After surgery, Jamie woke up in a wheelchair on May 4th, unable to walk. He then traveled to Chicago for rehabilitation and therapy. He expressed deep gratitude for the prayers he received, saying he needed them all.

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 saw 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 series, 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.

A hospital scan quickly revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage – a life-threatening stroke caused by bleeding around the brain – resulting from a ruptured aneurysm. She underwent immediate surgery, which she described as incredibly painful. During recovery, she temporarily lost her ability to speak, often muttering nonsensical words.

Though she recovered and was discharged after a month, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had doubled in size, requiring a second surgery. This procedure initially failed, causing a major bleed and putting her life at risk. Doctors had to perform a more invasive surgery, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia says she has now made a full recovery and is at 100%.

Oh my gosh, I’m just so relieved to hear Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, is doing better! I was absolutely devastated when I heard about her stroke back in January 2024. She shared with Will Marfuggi from TopMob News that she actually texted her family, sent a picture, and they all rushed to her side – it’s just so heartwarming! It wasn’t just the stroke either; she’s also been dealing with lupus and her kidneys were failing, so she ended up having a longer hospital stay than expected. But she says she’s doing great now! She had to work on getting her motor skills back, but honestly, after everything she’s been through, it’s amazing she’s doing as well as she is. I’m just so happy for her and her family!

Shailene Woodley struggled with significant health issues throughout her 20s. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she described a time when she was losing her hearing, unable to walk for more than a few minutes without needing hours of rest, and experiencing constant stomach pain. She faced a confusing array of diagnoses from different doctors. Determined to find answers, Woodley, who has a background in herbalism, sought help from both traditional doctors and alternative healers. This search for wellness lasted for a decade. The physical discomfort led to anxiety around food and, eventually, struggles with body image and identity. Thankfully, after years of addressing both her physical and mental health, Woodley is now healthy and feeling good. She’s happy to share that the issues have resolved themselves.

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