Actress Ruby Rose revealed that she was rushed to hospital after breaking her ribs in a freak accident, when she fell into her pool.11:06, 30 Jun 2026Updated 11:06, 30 Jun 2026Ruby Rose suffers injuries after horror pool accidentOrange is the New Black star Ruby Rose has been rushed “straight to hospital” after a freak accident in her pool.‌The 40-year-old, best known for her roles in the hit Netflix show, as well as Batwoman, shared a shocking video on her Instagram page, showing the moment she broke “multiple” ribs.‌In the clip, she was seen standing close to the edge of her pool, holding what appeared to be a hose in her hands, in a black sports bra and grey tracksuit bottoms.‌A split-second later, she seemed to lose her footing and fell into the water, hitting the side of the wall and submerging, before thrashing around.“That’s your girl,” she captioned the footage on her Instagram story. “RIP to my ribs, and to the rest of my summer. They are broken, multiple. “Straight to hospital, did not pass go or collect 200 dollars.”‌Shedding further light on her health, Ruby later shared an update on Threads, comparing her injuries to those she sustained while working on Batwoman in 2019.“One second I’m here talking to you. The next I’m in the hopital with two broken ribs. What a bloody Monday [sic],”In a follow-up post, she added: “I’m sorry, but what in the f**king dissociation and self abandonment did I do, to return to work on Batwoman, the day after breaking my rib and neck?‌“My rib was killing me!! I couldn't feel my legs or hands, I was in a batsuit! I’ve just broken two ribs, falling into my own pool backwards, and you couldn’t pay me to put a bra on, let alone stand up.“Send good book and show recommendations this is going to take many weeks.”Fans were quick to share their support in the replies, urging her to make a quick recovery. “Oh no get some rest and speedy recovery,” one commented, as another penned: “Hope you heal well and the pain isn’t too intense!!”‌“Wishes of prompt recovery from far far away,” a follower said, as a Threads user added: “Wishing you a quick and full recovery! I also hope you aren’t allergic to anything at this time of the year!”At the time, Ruby herniated two discs while performing stunts on the set of the show, and almost severed her spinal cord - she was told that she needed emergency surgery, or risked becoming paralysed.She ended up leaving her role of Kate Kane after just one season, and was replaced by Javicia Leslie.Article continues belowLike this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .