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Sterling K. Brown revealed he tore his Achilles tendon days before the Emmys and will need surgery.
The This Is Us actor shared the "unfortunate news" in an Instagram video on Tuesday.
Newsweek reached out to Brown's representative via email for comment on Wednesday.
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Why It Matters
Brown's torn Achilles comes just days before the Emmys, where he's nominated for his role as Xavier Collins in the Hulu series Paradise.
This year, the show is nominated for four Emmys including: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Brown), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Julianne Nicholson) and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (James Marsden).
What To Know
In the nearly seven-minute-long Instagram video, Brown said he's "coaching myself up" for the journey ahead.
"Your boy just tore his Achilles tendon," the 49-year-old told his 1.7 million followers.
"I know I'm gonna have to have this conversation a bunch of times with a bunch of people. So hopefully, this will sort of condense the number of times that I'll have to share some unfortunate news. Not horrible news, but unfortunate."
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According to the Mayo Clinic, an Achilles tendon rupture "is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It mainly occurs in people playing recreational sports, but it can happen to anyone."
The website states that symptoms include "the feeling of having been kicked in the calf" and "an inability to bend the foot downward or 'push off' the injured leg when walking."
Brown insisted he wasn't doing anything "super dangerous," he just "took a step, and it felt like somebody stomped on the back of my heel."
When no one came forward apologizing for causing the injury, he quickly realized it was something more serious.
"That's when I knew, I was like, 'Ah biscuits. Biscuits!' Folks know that the injuries where nobody touches you are usually, probably the most serious ones."
Brown revealed that he needs to have surgery but will be doing it "after the Emmys," which will take place on Sunday.
He said: "Gonna do it after the Emmys so I can motivate myself and go and try to celebrate with my cast and the producers of 'Paradise' because we got recognized, and it would be nice to be out there."
The Missouri native, who shares sons Amaré and Andrew with wife Ryan Michelle Bathe, added that he's "used to being active."
"If I'm not going to an event, I'm usually wearing some sort of athleisure wear or what have you, so if the game breaks out, I'm ready," Brown said. "I got cleats in the back of the car, basketball shoes, running shoes, just to be able to do it."
He noted, however, that now he's "in bed" and "doing everything to keep my spirits up."
"I am pre-receiving all of the good vibes and good energy you all are sending my way," Brown added.
The Washington Black star previously tore his ACL twice and had two ACL surgeries, so he "knows what the rehab is like."
"I know what it takes, what it requires, so you just gotta get yourself ready for it, you know what I'm saying?" he said, before adding: "Obstacles aren't meant to be avoided, they're meant to be gone through. Strength requires friction, growth requires friction. I may have some crests and troughs as I go through it, but I will be stronger on the other side of it."
What People Are Saying
In the comments underneath Brown's Instagram post, people sent messages of support.
Chrissy Metz, who co-starred with Brown on This Is Us wrote:: "BISCUITS! Sending you love and healing energy, Bruv!"
Actor Don Cheadle said: "Been there, done that, fam. Don't play games with your rehab. You're gonna be fine. Holla if you wanna commiserate about it ..."
This Is Us star Susan Kelechi Watson shared in a message: three mending heart emojis.
What Happens Next
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on Sunday, September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It will be broadcast at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
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