Miles Teller car accident: SNL host survived crash that flipped vehicle eight times
Speaking in an interview with Peter Travers for ABC News’ Popcorn With Peter Travers program nearly a decade ago, Teller described the incident. “Dude lost control of my car going 80 miles per hour,” he said. “We rolled over eight times. I was thrown out the window. The car landed and I was lying unconscious and bleeding about 15 meters away from the car.”
“My friend thought I was dead.” Teller had permanent scars on his face from the car accident. “I have scars on my face. I still have two pebbles on my face,” Miles said, explaining that doctors told him removing the pebbles would cause more scarring.
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The actor underwent painful laser treatments for three or four years to reduce scarring on his face. Visible scars initially affected his ability to secure acting roles during early auditions.
Early acting career affected by accident scars
Miles Teller’s facial scars from a car accident created obstacles in the early years of his acting career. “When I first started auditioning, people said to me, ‘Yes, Miles is a good actor.’ [but it] It doesn’t make sense for this character to have scars. Them [the scars] it used to be really bad,” Teller explained.
That changed when Teller met Rabbit Hole director John Cameron Mitchell; Mitchell reportedly told Miles: “I love her. She’s telling a secret.”
Teller got roles related to car crashes
After the director accepted his scars, Miles Teller took on a variety of roles related to car accidents. The actor starred in Whiplash and The Spectacular Now, both of which featured automotive crash scenes. Teller’s career trajectory changed as directors and casting agents became more accepting of his facial scars, leading to his emergence as a major Hollywood actor in the last decade.
New movie Eternity is being promoted at SNL
Miles Teller’s hosting gig on Saturday Night Live serves to promote his new movie, Eternity, opposite Elizabeth Olsen. The Nov. 2 episode marks Teller’s second time hosting the long-running NBC sketch comedy series, which previously aired in 2022.
Musical guest Brandi Carlile joined Teller for the episode, making her fourth appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live. The series will continue its 51st Season with hosts Nikki Glaser on November 9th and Glen Powell on November 15th.
