Jeremy Renner and mom Valerie in 2010.Photo: Frazer Harrison/GettyA mother’s love is never far away — just askJeremy Renner.The two-timeOscarnominee sat down withDiane Sawyerfor his first television appearance since hisNew Year’s Day snowplow accident, in a special titledJeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview — A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumph, which aired Thursday night on ABC.During the interview, Renner, 52, said his mother Valerie read to him as he lay in the hospital in significant pain following the accident.“Oh, Jesus,” Renner said, laughing as he recounted the memory. “So she’s readingStephen King— some, like, horror thing. But she just wants to read like she’s readingDr. Seussto me, like, ‘How now, brown cow? ' ““It just happened to be what I was reading at the time, but I just wanted him to hear my voice,” Valerie told Sawyer, 77.Renner also recalledwriting a note to his familywhile in the hospital that helped them realize he was going to be okay.“I wrote, ‘Holy f—,’ and they start laughing and they kind of [say], ‘Oh, his personality is back, he’s there, he’s doing all right,’ and I’m like, ‘What the hell happened? I’m so sorry guys,’ " the actor said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Diane Sawyer and Jeremy Renner.ABC News"That was the first time that I was back,” he added. “Beautiful. It was beautiful to have, to wake up to. All those sweet faces.“Renner also told Sawyerthat his mental strengththrough the ordeal stems from his mother. “I think I’m mentally strong. I don’t know about other people,” he said, when the journalist asked if he believes he is “stronger than most people.““I know I’m mentally strong, and I get that from my mom,” theAvengersactor added.Elsewhere in the special, during a visit from Sawyer to his home, Renner joked with a laugh, “My mom’s proud of me for going to the bathroom on my own.“Rennerbroke over 30 bonesandunderwent multiple surgeriesafter surviving the accident at his property outside Reno, Nevada, on Jan. 1.RELATED VIDEO: Jeremy Renner Speaks Out for First Time Since Accident, Shares Photo from Hospital BedHe was initially left in"critical but stable condition"after his snowplow — said to weigh at least 14,330 lbs. — ran him over while he washelping his nephew Alex get a stuck vehicleout of the snow.Renner revealed in his chat with Sawyer that he was"awake through every moment"of the accident. But, as the actor said, he “chose to survive,” adding, “You’re not gonna kill me. No way.““I’ve lost a lot of flesh and bone in this experience, but I’ve been refueled and refilled with love and titanium,” theHawkeyestar told Sawyer.Asked whether he sees “the same face” as before the accident when he looks in the mirror now, Renner smiled and said, “Nah, I see a lucky man.“Renner isset to make his first public appearancesince the accident on Tuesday, when he attends the Los Angeles premiere of his Disney+ reality seriesRennervationsfor a screening and live Q&A portion.Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview — A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumphwill be available to stream on Hulu Friday.
Jeremy Renner and mom Valerie in 2010.Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty
A mother’s love is never far away — just askJeremy Renner.The two-timeOscarnominee sat down withDiane Sawyerfor his first television appearance since hisNew Year’s Day snowplow accident, in a special titledJeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview — A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumph, which aired Thursday night on ABC.During the interview, Renner, 52, said his mother Valerie read to him as he lay in the hospital in significant pain following the accident.“Oh, Jesus,” Renner said, laughing as he recounted the memory. “So she’s readingStephen King— some, like, horror thing. But she just wants to read like she’s readingDr. Seussto me, like, ‘How now, brown cow? ' ““It just happened to be what I was reading at the time, but I just wanted him to hear my voice,” Valerie told Sawyer, 77.Renner also recalledwriting a note to his familywhile in the hospital that helped them realize he was going to be okay.“I wrote, ‘Holy f—,’ and they start laughing and they kind of [say], ‘Oh, his personality is back, he’s there, he’s doing all right,’ and I’m like, ‘What the hell happened? I’m so sorry guys,’ " the actor said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Diane Sawyer and Jeremy Renner.ABC News"That was the first time that I was back,” he added. “Beautiful. It was beautiful to have, to wake up to. All those sweet faces.“Renner also told Sawyerthat his mental strengththrough the ordeal stems from his mother. “I think I’m mentally strong. I don’t know about other people,” he said, when the journalist asked if he believes he is “stronger than most people.““I know I’m mentally strong, and I get that from my mom,” theAvengersactor added.Elsewhere in the special, during a visit from Sawyer to his home, Renner joked with a laugh, “My mom’s proud of me for going to the bathroom on my own.“Rennerbroke over 30 bonesandunderwent multiple surgeriesafter surviving the accident at his property outside Reno, Nevada, on Jan. 1.RELATED VIDEO: Jeremy Renner Speaks Out for First Time Since Accident, Shares Photo from Hospital BedHe was initially left in"critical but stable condition"after his snowplow — said to weigh at least 14,330 lbs. — ran him over while he washelping his nephew Alex get a stuck vehicleout of the snow.Renner revealed in his chat with Sawyer that he was"awake through every moment"of the accident. But, as the actor said, he “chose to survive,” adding, “You’re not gonna kill me. No way.““I’ve lost a lot of flesh and bone in this experience, but I’ve been refueled and refilled with love and titanium,” theHawkeyestar told Sawyer.Asked whether he sees “the same face” as before the accident when he looks in the mirror now, Renner smiled and said, “Nah, I see a lucky man.“Renner isset to make his first public appearancesince the accident on Tuesday, when he attends the Los Angeles premiere of his Disney+ reality seriesRennervationsfor a screening and live Q&A portion.Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview — A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumphwill be available to stream on Hulu Friday.
A mother’s love is never far away — just askJeremy Renner.
The two-timeOscarnominee sat down withDiane Sawyerfor his first television appearance since hisNew Year’s Day snowplow accident, in a special titledJeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview — A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumph, which aired Thursday night on ABC.
During the interview, Renner, 52, said his mother Valerie read to him as he lay in the hospital in significant pain following the accident.
“Oh, Jesus,” Renner said, laughing as he recounted the memory. “So she’s readingStephen King— some, like, horror thing. But she just wants to read like she’s readingDr. Seussto me, like, ‘How now, brown cow? ' "
“It just happened to be what I was reading at the time, but I just wanted him to hear my voice,” Valerie told Sawyer, 77.
Renner also recalledwriting a note to his familywhile in the hospital that helped them realize he was going to be okay.
“I wrote, ‘Holy f—,’ and they start laughing and they kind of [say], ‘Oh, his personality is back, he’s there, he’s doing all right,’ and I’m like, ‘What the hell happened? I’m so sorry guys,’ " the actor said.
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Diane Sawyer and Jeremy Renner.ABC News
“That was the first time that I was back,” he added. “Beautiful. It was beautiful to have, to wake up to. All those sweet faces.”
Renner also told Sawyerthat his mental strengththrough the ordeal stems from his mother. “I think I’m mentally strong. I don’t know about other people,” he said, when the journalist asked if he believes he is “stronger than most people.”
“I know I’m mentally strong, and I get that from my mom,” theAvengersactor added.
Elsewhere in the special, during a visit from Sawyer to his home, Renner joked with a laugh, “My mom’s proud of me for going to the bathroom on my own.”
Rennerbroke over 30 bonesandunderwent multiple surgeriesafter surviving the accident at his property outside Reno, Nevada, on Jan. 1.
RELATED VIDEO: Jeremy Renner Speaks Out for First Time Since Accident, Shares Photo from Hospital Bed
He was initially left in"critical but stable condition"after his snowplow — said to weigh at least 14,330 lbs. — ran him over while he washelping his nephew Alex get a stuck vehicleout of the snow.
Renner revealed in his chat with Sawyer that he was"awake through every moment"of the accident. But, as the actor said, he “chose to survive,” adding, “You’re not gonna kill me. No way.”
“I’ve lost a lot of flesh and bone in this experience, but I’ve been refueled and refilled with love and titanium,” theHawkeyestar told Sawyer.
Asked whether he sees “the same face” as before the accident when he looks in the mirror now, Renner smiled and said, “Nah, I see a lucky man.”
Renner isset to make his first public appearancesince the accident on Tuesday, when he attends the Los Angeles premiere of his Disney+ reality seriesRennervationsfor a screening and live Q&A portion.
Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview — A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumphwill be available to stream on Hulu Friday.
source: people.com
