Jonah Hill Reveals the Story Behind His Scar

jonah_hill_scar.jpgIt's said that comedy is pain, and while that pain can sometimes be metaphorical (just look at the recent, angsty roundtable THR conducted with some of TV's top comedic actors), it's notable that two famous comedians have literal scars to bear. In 2008, after years of refusing to discuss the scar on her face, Tina Fey finally told Vanity Fair that it came from a random childhood attack she suffered at the hands of a stranger. Now, it's Jonah Hill's turn to open up.

The Cyrus star explained the visible scar on his arm in a new interview with Rolling Stone:

There's an old, angry scar on Hill's right arm that spiders past his elbow -- too big and deep to hide. It looks like his arm was torn in half and then pulled back together, which is more or less what happened. "This is one of the biggest things ever in my life," says Hill.

When Hill was in middle school, his mom was battling cancer. Convinced that she was going to die, he started acting out (she's since made a full recovery). He took up skateboarding, started smoking weed. His grades were bad. "I was, like, not a good kid," he says.

Hill was 15 when it all came to a head. He and a friend snuck out one night in an SUV. Hill stuck his elbow out the open window as they headed into the night, and his friend started turning the wheel back and forth, joking around. The car flipped over, skidded along the road and dragged Hill's arm with it.

Hill woke up in the hospital, and he heard two doctors discussing whether or not to amputate his arm. At the same time, he saw his dad and ailing mom crying. "I said to myself, 'I'll never let them down ever again.' I said, 'I'm going to be fuckin' successful. I'm going to resurrect what I put these people through by being a little asshole.' So I look at this scar every day. That reminds me to work hard."

Hill also has other, less-visible scars. "Every teacher I ever had told me I was never going to be anything," he recalls.

'Cyrus' Star Jonah Hill Solves Scar Mystery [Rolling Stone]



Comments

  • sixhundred says:

    and now look at him: big, fat success.

  • Furious D says:

    It would have been a better story if he had been randomly assaulted by Tina Fey.

  • Victoria says:

    Your story is nice..Your scars always reminds you to be a better person. Very interesting post. Great.

  • camaro says:

    His new movie that just came out, damn it rock.

  • Peg Entwistle says:

    I know better than to feed the troll, but fuck you.

    • John Brighton says:

      You're a bad person, Peg! Jonah is a good actor and wanted to share his story.
      Peg, one day you will die alone and no one will care.

  • Somehavesomedont says:

    This is just the reason people don't want to tell their real stories. Stupid comments from stupid people. Good for you Jonah, that showed real maturity at a young age. Something the commenters would know nothing about!

  • Jo Denny says:

    That dude is liek the coolest dude ever.
    Lou
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  • DNA says:

    Wow. That is intense.

  • mark says:

    Jonah Hill is an obsese scumbag who makes me sick!
    He is not funny. He is disgusting. I would rather eat my own vomit than listen or watch this homosexual wanna be!

  • Greg says:

    The story is touching, but have you ever seen this guy's so-called "talent"?
    He'll do absolutely anything for a laugh, no matter how base, disgusting or morally reprehinsible. Unfortunately, this is how success is measured these days - as long as you make money at it, anything goes.
    I'm sure his parents are REAL proud of that. I'd much prefer my son be a quiet, unassuming burger chef than stoop to the level of this moron.

  • Putt says:

    Thank god Greg wrecked his mom's vagina for not.

  • A scar, gave reason for him to live and be proud of himself. by the money he makes. and the funny movies he is making.
    that's a big plus for him and his parents.

  • Eliasoz says:

    No offense, but what are some of the commentators ages? Are you guys like 40 years old or something that you're offended by him? Or just too girly to stomach the language?
    Give me a break. I'll talk shit any day if it made me millions and made others laugh. It's a movie for crying out loud.
    Get a life, please.

  • Anonymous says:

    women have a scar between their legs called a vagina.

  • rezfan says:

    this dude cannot act. only the idiots of america would be crying for more movies with this no-talent ass clown starring.

  • jim ladyboiy says:

    it's true? i don't see anyone trolling here, buddy. on another note, this made me get all choked up.

  • paperballet says:

    JONAH
    i've watched your career for a long time. you're my bright spot in a world of skinny, unfunny men. i really don't care what anyone says, you're so cool. if i was your mom i'd be super proud of you.

  • I am not sure I agree with the last comment.

  • Matthew DH says:

    I just choked on my drink. Hilarious!

  • Louis Astor says:

    I will be back for the next installment although ome of these comments are killing me.

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