'I definitely wanted something to happen': Lets rewind the Jeremy Allen White's harrowing story behind his facial scar
A look back at actor Jeremy Allen White's dramatic tale of how he got his facial scar, and his transition from his 'Shameless' days to the critical hit 'The Bear'.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTA look back at actor Jeremy Allen White's dramatic tale of how he got his facial scar, and his transition from his 'Shameless' days to the critical hit 'The Bear'.
Jeremy Allen White (Source: Variety)
Looking at 'Shameless' star Jeremy Allen White, his facial scar is one of the first things you notice. The scar, however, is not a token from his on-screen exploits as Philip "Lip" Gallagher, but rather, a reminder of a particularly harrowing episode from his personal life.
"I Definitely Wanted Something to Happen": The Shocking Incident Behind Jeremy Allen White's Scar
As reported by the Independent back in 2022, White shared the chilling backstory behind his prominent scar in a candid GQ interview. Reeling from a painful breakup, he found himself standing before a mirror in a Los Angeles bar, gazing at his own reflection.
White shockingly admitted, “I definitely wanted something to happen.” And then, he proceeded to smash his face into the mirror, shattering it and leaving his face gushing with blood. In the wake of his impromptu and bloody spectacle, he left $250 on his tab and vanished, all without uttering a word.
Reflecting on the incident, White nonchalantly added, “The face, like, bleeds a lot."
"I'm Taking a Step Up": Jeremy Allen White's Evolution Post-Shameless
After bidding goodbye to his 'Shameless' avatar in 2021, White embarked on a new venture, embracing the role of chef Carmy on FX's critically acclaimed series 'The Bear.' This transition marked a significant leap in his career, catapulting his fame to new heights.
Navigating this newfound "instant attention" was initially like feeling "that pretty girl who just hadn’t taken her glasses off yet" for White. While some of the perks of his elevated status, like private jets, have not entirely won him over yet – “I was scared. It was too small. It was too bumpy. Commercial back. Way better,” he confessed – he acknowledged the exciting, albeit scary, progress in his career.
He optimistically stated, “I definitely feel like I’m taking a step up,” encapsulating his journey from being Lip Gallagher to becoming the beloved Carmy in 'The Bear.'
In retrospect, Jeremy Allen White's story underscores the intensity of personal trials, as well as the thrill of professional evolutions. It's a narrative that is as intriguing and multifaceted as the facial scar he carries.
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