Ann-Margret is proving once again that resilience is part of who she is.
The legendary performer recently revealed she broke her elbow after a fall at home, but she’s maintaining a positive outlook as she recovers.
Speaking candidly in a recent interview with Parade, the 84-year-old shared, “I fell the other day and so now my right elbow is broken.”
Despite the injury, she didn’t dwell on the setback. “That’s okay … I have fallen so many times. I don’t intend to, but I do! What can I say?” she added with her signature humor.
The fall forced Ann-Margret to cancel a planned autograph signing, but she reassured fans that she’s on the mend.
When asked about her recovery, she responded confidently, “Yes, I am. I sure am!”
A Career that Spans Decades
Ann-Margret’s optimism reflects a lifetime of perseverance in an extraordinary career.
Over more than six decades, she has built a legacy across film, television, and music.
She first captured audiences in musicals like “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Viva Las Vegas,” before expanding into more dramatic roles in films such as “Carnal Knowledge.”
Her versatility earned her widespread acclaim, including five Golden Globe Awards, an Emmy win for her guest role on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and multiple Academy Award and Grammy nominations.
Beyond her work on screen, she has also been recognized for her dedication to entertaining U.S. troops during visits to Vietnam in the 1960s.
Even now, she continues to be honored for her contributions to the arts, with a major dance award set to be presented to her soon.
Ann-Margret Has Previously Faced Injuries
This isn’t the first time Ann-Margret has faced serious injuries.
In 1972, she suffered a devastating fall from a 22-foot platform while preparing to perform in Lake Tahoe.
The injuries were severe.
“My face was collapsed and swollen beyond recognition,” she wrote in her autobiography per The Washington Post. “Numerous bones in my face were either broken or fractured. My jaw was broken in two places. My left arm was broken … The doctors feared I’d never dance again—if I survived.”
She also endured a motorcycle accident in 2000 that left her with multiple injuries, including broken ribs and a shoulder.
Reflecting on that experience years later, she took a practical view back in 2001: “There are two types of motorcycle riders: ones who have had an accident and ones who will.”
Even after decades of physical setbacks, Ann-Margret continues to push forward.
Her latest injury may have slowed her down temporarily, but if her track record is any indication, it won’t keep her down for long.
No one was hotter than Ann Margaret in her day.