Jacob Elordi Shares His Surprising Hospital Experience After a Shower Incident While Filming Wuthering Heights
Jacob Elordi at the ‘Wuthering Heights’ premiere in Los Angeles.
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Jacob Elordi Faces Medical Emergency While Filming Wuthering Heights
Jacob Elordi, known for his role as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights, recently revealed he encountered a serious medical issue while on set. In an interview with Esquire, the 28-year-old actor discussed the incident, attributing it to a change in his personal hygiene routine during filming.
Elordi explained that while preparing for the role of Heathcliff, he decided to clean his feet more thoroughly every night after being, as he described, "covered in mange and dirt." This shift in routine, however, led to an unfortunate accident where he suffered a second-degree burn, resulting in a hospital visit.
“I went to clean my feet, and I leaned back and my back seared into the steam knob and I stood up screaming; it tore up my back,” Elordi recounted. This incident unfolded shortly after makeup artist Siân Miller had applied fake scars to his back for a scene. Miller humorously noted, “If Daniel Day-Lewis was playing Heathcliff, he would have come in with scars.”
Elordi also compared his experience on Wuthering Heights to his previous film, Frankenstein, where he spent up to ten hours in makeup daily. During that time, he stated he was so overwhelmed with makeup that he felt he couldn’t be “bothered” to wash it off at night.
As filming for Wuthering Heights continues, Elordi’s comments highlight the often-physical demands actors face in preparation for their roles. This week, the press tour for the film commenced, showcasing the gothic glamour of Elordi and co-star Margot Robbie at the Los Angeles premiere on January 28, 2026. The actor appeared in an understated all-black Bottega Veneta suit, while Robbie opted for a dramatic lace ombré Schiaparelli gown, enhancing the film’s romantic aesthetic.
The collaboration between Elordi and Robbie signals a new chapter in their careers as they navigate the challenges and triumphs that come with such intense roles.
