Terrifying Health Scare: Shingles and an ‘Exploding’ Eye
Hader opened up about getting shingles, describing the outbreak in visceral, unsettling terms. “I had shingles… it was like the movie ‘The Fly’ where my ear was falling off,” he recently revealed. The actor also disclosed losing sight in one eye and having to “get a shot in my eye,” calling the experience both frightening and surreal. “They say you have shingles and it sounds harmless – I kept thinking, ‘That doesn’t sound like something to panic about,’” he said, adding that a more alarming name like “fire blisters” might have spurred faster action.
Anxiety and the Pressure Cooker of Performance
Hader has long connected his physical ailments to anxiety. He shared details about migraine auras that robbed him of vision during live performances and revealed that doctors told him stress was a likely trigger for several conditions. “I was really shaky and anxious,” he recently reflected, describing moments when he struggled to perform but kept going despite intense symptoms.
Family Life: Daughters’ Surprising Reactions to Dad’s Fame
On a lighter but telling note, Hader revealed how his three daughters react to his work – not with reverence but with gleeful obsession over a recurring side character. “All they say is, ‘Where is Domingo?’” he shared, amused and a touch bemused that his own children celebrated a small riff over his legacy. He also chuckled that when one daughter heard his youth story she said, “Who’s going to play you in the movie about the two boys who have no friends?” reflecting the gulf between myth and reality in parenting a celebrity.
Romance and Public Moments: Life with Ali Wong
Hader touched on his relationship with fellow comedian Ali Wong, noting the strange experience of watching intimate personal history played out onstage in a public arena. “It’s weird when I’m learning about her past relationships in a giant theater,” he recently admitted, calling the experience “rough” but ultimately supportive. The couple has navigated public life with a blend of privacy and shared humor.
What’s Next: Family Films and Future Projects
Despite the health scares and anxiety, Hader is moving forward professionally. He teased a major family film role arriving next February and continues to balance film projects with personal recovery. “I’m happy for her, and I’m happy for me,” he reflected on partnership and work, signaling resilience and a focus on what comes next.
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