Jeremy Renner and daughter Ava.Photo: Jeremy Renner/Instagram
Jeremy Renner’s family was on his mind throughout his horrifyingNew Year’s Day snowplow accident, and have been a force in his recovery.
TheHawkeyeactor — who is father to daughterAva, 10, with exSonni Pacheco— is still recovering from thedevastating Jan. 1 incidentthat saw him breakmore than 30 bones.
In his first interview since, the Marvel Cinematic Universe star spoke toDiane Sawyerbriefly about what Ava told him after the scary accident, which occurred after they’d had a big familyNew Year’s Eveparty the night before.
“She didn’t have to say anything,” said the father of one, 52, with emotion in his voice. “She said she’s scared. She said she loved me.”
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Jeremy Renner and daughter Ava.Jeremy Renner/Instagram
TheAvengersstar also said he recalls signing “I’m sorry” to his family after the incident.
“This iswhat I talk to my familyabout from all their perspectives, which are horrifying, that I put upon them,” Renner said. “What we just endured.”
“That’s real love. It’s suffering. But that feeds the seeds of what love is,” he added.
“I’ve lost a lot of flesh and bone in this experience, but I’ve been refueled and refilled with love and titanium,” Renner also said.
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Last month, Renner celebrated Ava’s 10th birthday with a heartfelt message on his Instagram Story, sharing that her “hugs and love” have helped “heal me so incredibly fast” as he continues to recover from the accident.
“I stand up for you, and I am stronger than before because of you,” Renner continued. “I am your Father, I am your protector, and I am only yours. I love you, Daddy.”
Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview — A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumphwill be available to stream on Hulu Friday.
source: people.com
