Kiernan Shipka Shares Humorous Christmas Mishap Leading to Bump on Her Nose
Kiernan Shipka recently shared a humorous holiday mishap that resulted in a facial injury, recalling a night of heavy drinking with friends. She awoke to find a significant bump on her nose, unsure of how it happened. Shipka reflected on the experience as part of learning and having fun during the festive season. Meanwhile, she promotes her upcoming Christmas film, "Red One," which features a star-studded cast and presents a modern twist on the Santa narrative.
Kiernan Shipka recently shared a personal story about a holiday mishap that resulted in a facial injury. The 24-year-old actress revealed details during the Berlin premiere of her upcoming Christmas film, Red One, where she discussed the incident and her experience with co-stars.
Kiernan Shipka recounts a surprising holiday event
During a conversation with People, Kiernan Shipka opened up about a night of festivities that took an unexpected turn. After a night of drinking with friends, Shipka woke up to find her nose noticeably injured, describing a "massive hump" that appeared overnight. She expressed uncertainty about how the injury occurred, stating, "I don't know if I fell," and noted that the swelling lasted for a couple of weeks.
Reflections on the incident and holiday lessons
Shipka lightheartedly referred to the situation as a "big Christmas mishap," emphasizing the importance of learning from experiences. The actress, who is set to celebrate her 25th birthday on November 10, embraced the notion that these moments are part of life and fun.
Upcoming holiday film, Red One, hits theaters soon
Red One, featuring a star-studded cast including Chris Evans, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Lucy Liu, J.K. Simmons, and Bonnie Hunt, is scheduled for release in theaters on November 15. Directed by Jake Kasdan and scripted by Chris Morgan and Hiram Garcia, the film centers around a modern Santa whose covert gift-giving operation faces challenges from Grýla, portrayed by Shipka.
Shipka steps into a unique villain role
Shipka highlighted that she had never portrayed a traditional villain before, mentioning that the role felt intimidating. She drew inspiration from various sources to prepare for her character. At the premiere, she praised her co-star J.K. Simmons, calling him an "amazing" scene partner and appreciating the talent of the entire cast.
J.K. Simmons offers a fresh take on Santa Claus
J.K. Simmons, who plays Santa Claus, teased that his portrayal is different from the typical image associated with the character. He shared insights from the script that describe Santa as "not exactly... jolly," which helped him approach the role from a unique angle. Simmons acknowledged the intimidation of taking on a character that has been brought to life by many talented actors but expressed satisfaction with the fresh perspective the film provides.
