Larry King Now Season 5 Episode 127 Lauren Scruggs Kennedy On Jason Kennedy & Removing Her Prosthetic
- TV14
- June 5, 2017
- 1440 min
On this episode of Larry King Now, Lauren Scruggs Kennedy opens up about her life and career. Kennedy is a fashion model, author, and blogger who has overcome challenges and difficulties in her life with grace and resilience. She talks about dating and marrying Jason Kennedy, a host at E! News Network, and how they manage to balance their busy careers with their personal lives.
Kennedy shares her experience of an accident that changed her life completely. In 2011, she accidentally walked into an airplane propeller, which resulted in the loss of her left eye and left hand. Kennedy describes the moment and the events that followed, from being in a coma to undergoing multiple surgeries and rehabilitation sessions. She opens up about how her faith helped her get through those tough times.
Kennedy also talks about her decision to remove her prosthetic arm and eye. She reveals the process and the emotions attached to it, explaining how it gave her a sense of freedom and a better understanding of herself. She shares how it impacted her relationship with her husband, Jason, and how they have grown closer as a couple since.
During the interview, Larry King asks Kennedy thought-provoking questions about her experiences and her positive outlook on life. She discusses the challenges she faced in the modeling industry, including society's beauty standards and the pressure to look perfect. Kennedy also talks about her book, Still Lolo, and how it was therapeutic for her to write.
The episode ends with Kennedy giving advice to people going through difficult times, inspiring them to never give up, stay true to themselves, and find strength in their faith and beliefs.