Mayim Bialik’s portrayal of Amy Farrah Fowler on was a career-defining moment for the actress, catapulting her to new levels of fame. But behind the scenes, Bialik faced challenges that could have ended her run on the show prematurely. In 2013, while riding the wave of success, Bialik found herself in a harrowing situation that nearly cost her more than just her role.

It was a day like any other until it wasn’t. Bialik was driving in Los Angeles when her car was struck by another vehicle filled with tourists. The accident left her with severe injuries to her hand, and as reports later revealed, her finger was nearly severed. “There was blood everywhere,” a source at the scene described, painting a grim picture of what could have been a life-altering moment. The injury was so severe that it required surgery, and Bialik had to take time off from filming, leaving fans and producers anxious about her return.

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