Howie Mandel says wife wasn’t drunk when he found her in a pool of blood — she was high

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As a seasoned movie critic with a soft spot for raw and authentic stories, I find Howie Mandel‘s recent revelation about his wife’s accident both intriguing and relatable. Having covered countless films that depict the consequences of substance use, I’ve come to appreciate the complexities behind such stories.

An unexpected turn of events: Instead of an old tale about a fall caused by alcohol, for Howie Mandel’s wife, it was marijuana that led to her recent tumble and hospital stay.

As a film enthusiast, I’d put it this way: I was worried that people might think I was drunk when I fell and badly cut my head in that Las Vegas hotel room, as the comedian had jokingly shared the story on “Live With Kelly and Mark.” I certainly didn’t want that assumption to stick.

“On TMZ Live on Tuesday, he explained, “She wasn’t intoxicated from alcohol; rather, she was concerned that others might interfere. Contrary to speculation, she doesn’t struggle with alcohol addiction. In fact, she had consumed edible cannabis gummies.”

In the chilly month of February, after an exciting night out, I found myself stumbling from my hotel bed in the dead of night. My groggy steps led me straight into a wall, causing me to lose balance and fall hard on the wainscoting. The force of my impact left me with a gash on my forehead and a broken cheekbone.

“I open my eyes, switch on the lamp, then scan the room. In a corner, I spot someone lying face-down. I hadn’t realized she had injured her head, but blood was gushing out and I couldn’t help but panic!”

As an avid cinema goer, I can’t help but retell this story from my perspective. The “America’s Got Talent” judge, in a frenzy, hastily scooped me up and made his way back to the bed, attempting to clean up the pooling blood with towels. Inquiring about ice for my injury, he resourcefully offered a chilled soda can instead. However, his wife, alarmed by this unconventional solution, swiftly hurled it across the room, causing her pain and leaving me even more concerned for their well-being.

The comedian didn’t notice until she removed her covering that there was a deep gash in her forehead, exposing the visible bones of her skull.

“He exclaimed, ‘Wow, this is the one I’ve been waiting for, my soulmate, my world!’ So overtaken was he that he urgently requested the front desk to contact emergency services.”

Terry is all mended up, had a good rest, and is on the road to recovery now, bringing Howie great comfort. The lesson here: Avoid combining substances with wainscoting.

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2024-07-18 20:16