While sharing a marriage with Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, knows the stress and demand of stardom. Before settling down with the country singer, Kimberly nurtured a promising career on the silver screen as she starred in iconic films like Father of the Bride. Spending over 20 years together, Kimberly recently shared an update with fans on social media that had many concerned for her health. The actress explained that nearly two years ago, she suffered an accident that left her unable to speak clearly. While staying positive, Kimberly offered great news for fans.
For years, Kimberly suffered from the mishap without an explanation as to why it happened. That was until recently. She posted a collage of pictures, writing, “Almost two years ago I lost my voice on stage at my Alzheimer’s event in Nashville. It was embarrassing & scary & it never quite came back. It’s been a challenging couple of years, but we finally got to the bottom of it. I have damage to my laryngeal nerve.”
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Finally getting surgery to correct the issue, Kimberly traveled to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. While thrilled about the surgery, the actress noted, “ It is sounding so much better!! I have a badass scar that’s smiling at me across my neck.”
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Brad Paisley Will Miss The Silence
Although speaking about her health struggles, Kimberly remained silent on the matter for some time. She said, “I haven’t wanted to share about this much until now because it felt too vulnerable. I took for granted my ability to “use my voice” before—for my career, for a good cause, for a timely joke, for SELF-EXPRESSION, for a loud dinner party.”
While not able to use her voice correctly, Kimberly insisted she found other ways to help make a change. “In the last two years, I’ve found power in using my voice in new ways. I’ve healed old emotional wounds. I’ve learned the strength & beauty of silence. I’ve become a serious meditator. I’m deadlifting over a hundred pounds. I’m taking better care of my body. I’m managing stress. I’m dissolving shame. I’m feeling more whole, empowered & joyful.”
With Kimberly gaining love and support from fans, her husband, Paisley, commented, “This will be a great new chapter. Also, I will miss the silence.”
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