Jay Leno Seen Driving With Nasty Facial Bruise After Accident

Jay Leno indeed got lucky with his nasty fall as a clearer view of his bruises has shown it could have been worse.

The comedian finally did a scar reveal from his epic fall as he took a cruise around town today and the injuries are not looking pleasant.

Jay Leno shared on Monday at a show that he slipped down a hill on his way to grab something to eat at a restaurant in his hotel when he decided to take a shorter route.

The entertainer is determined not to let a few scars mess up his slay as he appears super dapper for his errands. Leno rocked a striped shirt and jean jacket combo paired with a pair of glasses sitting on his bruised face. 

The star matched his blue jacket with an equally blue bandage sitting on his right arm as he let his short blonde hair do its thing on his head.

Although the big black patch on one side of his face from his fall earlier in the week cannot be ignored, the celebrity looked great as he chatted the day away. 

The swelling he initially suffered from the immediate impact of the fall also seemed to have reduced, leaving just the heavy discolored patch behind as a reminder of his triumph.

Leno drove around town fully secured by his seatbelt in his two-door silver-colored, unique-shaped vehicle, which was a perfect fit for his taste as an automobile freak.

In Leno’s world, the show must go on. Despite being fresh off the accident, he still performed over the weekend at the Yaamava Casino in Southern California. 

Leno noted that the thousands of attendees waiting for him to mount the stage at the venue encouraged him to get up and show up to give everyone a well-deserved good time.

The performer explained what really went down with his face to interviewers as he arrived at the Comedy for Koby event in Beverly Hills on Monday night.

According to him, he was staying at a hotel on a hill and wanted to go to a local restaurant at the bottom of the slope. He, however, chose to take a shortcut instead of a winding one-and-a-half-mile path down, and the result was a painful trip down the incline.

Leno performed at the event with a black eye, a wrist wrapped up in a bandage, and a badly beat-up face, but he did it like a pro!

Last year, the celebrity shared details about his decision to live life on the edge at the Kennedy Center Honors after surviving two life-threatening accidents in November 2022 and January 2023. 

“I’m still riding motorcycles. I’m still falling off, I’m still working on cars,” he noted, adding, “No, once a guy learns [something], you can’t teach him new tricks.” 

The Blast shared that the comedian noted how humor and resilience have helped him overcome all his travails despite his close shave with death multiple times. 

Leno reportedly followed up with a witty and almost accurate prediction of his future, judging by his current trajectory, stating, “Oh, riding motorcycles and falling off!”

Reflecting on the impact of these incidents on his outlook and approach to life, Leno confirmed that nothing has changed. In her words: “Once a man hits 40, you can’t convince him of anything else.”

Despite being superhuman, Leno shared a deep secret in an interview before the “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge” premiere last December. The “American Hot Wax” star declared that a stroke would be the ultimate reason he would ever consider retiring from the fast life. 

The voice actor expressed that slowing down typically preceded retirement, and it was during this phase that the risk of having a stroke became a concern. In his words, “Then you slow down. That’s when you retire and have your stroke.” 

Leno’s revelation unveiled a vulnerable side of the daring star who seemingly understands the significance of maintaining his health. 

The star, who has built a strong bond and quite the reputation with his audience over the years, expressed his determination to continue performing and working as long as he is physically capable.

For a man like Leno, life can happen anytime, but it will never catch his loved ones unprepared. The Blast reported that the comedian recently reviewed his 41-page trust to increase the inheritance left behind for loved ones.

The primary beneficiaries of his new will include his family members, as he and his wife, Mavis, did not share any children. The list also covered his wife’s brother, Rikki Nicholson, who reportedly lives next door to the couple, and Jay’s nephew, Richard Leno. 

The star previously left $3 million behind for the duo to split, but a court official had different thoughts. The official, who became linked to Jay during his conservatorship petition, noted he had talks with the 74-year-old about the trust and will he created.

He noted that he was worried the $3 million Leno had set aside for Rikki and Richard would not be enough to look after them. The actor agreed and decided to increase the amount in the will and trust, which will then be legally approved.