Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing opens up about injuries from fireplace explosion l GMA

The designer shared an old photo on Instagram of himself bandaged, saying the fireplace inside his Paris home exploded a year ago.
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[@ReviewBoard-uy5nv]

If his “closest” friends didn’t know he almost died or that it took him a year to recover, they aren’t friends.

[@fjp9]

people hide things about themselves all of the time. it doesn’t mean they aren’t friends just because they want to keep something private especially something that makes them embarrassed or feel vulnerable or weak. he could have easily pretended that he was fine via text/email and that isn’t his friends fault.

[@jteeepeee]

@@fjp9 so true! This is not about the friends at all.

[@chrisw9122]

he did not tell anyone until this year. he is not obligated to tell friends.

[@naufrage0]

@@fjp9 it says a lot if he felt he shouldn’t be seen In this way even by his closest friends.

[@fjp9]

@@naufrage0 many people don’t want to be seen or known as or talk about their depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, hoarding, miscarriages, fertility issues, eating disorders, erection issues, sex issues, cancer, ms, parkinson’s, alzheimers, addiction issues, sexual assault, etc with friends or family members until they’ve truly accepted it and/or overcome it (for the ones that can be overcome). even if people know their family or friends won’t judge them, sometimes people need time to acknowledge and accept their own “issues” before telling others about them.

[@elmobolan4274]

He didn't tell anyone cuz fashion is super shallow and fickle...

[@jgp1294]

I’ve been a working designer for 15 years and completely agree with your comment. It’s too bad because art, in whatever form, should be free, inclusive, and inspiring. Not the bullshit it actually is.

[@_chade]

@@jgp1294 Yes!! I've always believed that. Trends are the dumbest thing. Wear what you want, however you want. Fashion is just an outward expression of who we are on the inside.

[@jgp1294]

@@_chade absolutely, art is extremely interpretive.

[@montemoji]

Bingo.

[@elmobolan4274]

@Mami Makala yep, completely shallow industry...but most companies are....try being over 50 in corporate America...

[@popsyturvee5112]

You can’t fault him for hiding. I’m not in a shallow industry but I would not show myself to the public. Yes in the world of social media we tend to overshare but I’m not one of those to expose whatever is happening in my life especially with an accident like that.

[@jurnee-y]

So you are shallow then?? There’s plenty of people with burn injuries who have no issues letting the world see them because they’re comfortable with them self and not ashamed nor care what other people think about

[@kermitlover5012]

@@jurnee-y Did you just equate being “shallow” w not being comfortable w having others bully and make jokes about your appearance? The word for that isn’t shallow, the shallow person in this scenario would be the people antagonizing a burn victim. Not the victim

[@carlycrays2831]

Especially when he lives in such a look obsessed industry. It would be a lot to suddenly lose your looks like this.

[@wanefelicia8779]

If he hid it then keep hiding it now..why come out about it🤔🤔🙄

[@Ang.143]

Omggggg I didn’t know that this happened to him. It’s like he suffered alone ☹️

[@bunnyford7691]

If you can’t tell your friends because you are afraid of how you look then they aren’t your friends..

[@bunnyford7691]

@Vanka but he didn’t tell them because he was afraid they would judge him or whatever. Those aren’t your really friends. This was a horrific accident…not some random thing he didn’t that he didn’t want to tell anyone about.

[@bunnyford7691]

@Vanka I guess. And I do understand keeping things to yourself. I am a pretty private person. It’s just sad he couldn’t/didn’t/wouldn’t want to share something like that with his friends. But everyone is different so I can’t say I blame him. Maybe he will learn to be vulnerable as he gets older, sometimes it’s ok to be vulnerable. and obviously sometimes it’s not.

[@martina5296]

That's also a way to find out who your real true friends are. How sad it is that if people do have true friends and cannot lean on them for support because. of whatever reason. It doesn't make you weak. That's what true close friends are all about, support, support, love and just being there whenever you need someone to talk to or not. In tough times and/or a tragedy especially.

[@bridgetteyoung1930]

I just watched the documentary about him he was so sweet and kind to the grandparents wish him nothing but the best

[@katehipkin1039]

I know what you mean. I saw it on Netflix about 2 months ago and it's really stayed with me. I truly hope he finds what he's searching for.x

[@NWednesdayQuansah]

That's so terrifying. I can't imagine the excruciating pain. I'm imagining the pain on your hand from a cooking burn multiplied by like a million. I'm so glad that he's recovered and that he's getting so much love and support. He deserves all that and more. Hopefully he can use his success to advocate for other burn victims.

[@elizabethdjokovic2691]

It's amazing that he made such a good recovery. He's beautiful inside and out.

[@louisaugustexvi4515]

@OyVey Shekelsteinburg uh?

[@laken1804]

@OyVey Shekelsteinburg How do you know?

[@imbrakingthrough2152]

@OyVey Shekelsteinburg . Why ? Please explain

[@Cococonutt]

That is horribly sad and tragic on its own. Let alone that he didn’t feel safe opening up about his accident to friends.

[@silverkitty2503]

then they are not friends

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

That's because he's embarrassed regarding the details of how he got injured and his story sounds like bs.

[@honeybunny8819]

He’s in fashion, all his friends from that industry are probably vain and shallow af

[@AweInDivineTime]

He’s a stunning human. 10+ years in the fashion game and he looks like a teenager. I hope this was truly a “rare” accident and not an attack. 🤔 These days you have to wonder. Prayers up for his healing from the inside-out. 🙏🏽

[@ye23.]

Hes only 36 relax thats not old

[@IONov990]

I was wondering about his age too. He looks rather young.

[@misscleo378]

He has had work done on his face, that may contribute to his youthful appearance. I can’t imagine the pain he must be in. I hope he makes a full recovery.

[@ChiChi-qd3go]

He is a rip off artist. Perfect timing to replicate and sell designs to a generation of idiots that doesn’t remember the 80s & 90s. Generation unoriginal. People in their early 30s and younger have zero artistry or individuality. It’s pathetic.

[@ye23.]

@@ChiChi-qd3go ok boomer

[@tonganqueenb5517]

This is so sad. He is such a talented soul. I feel like he’s journey has only just begun.

[@brittenyevans1101]

My heart goes out to this man, he’s going to need lots of love and support in his recovery journey.

[@HellosunshineUSA]

I did the same thing except I became paralyzed and I didn’t tell anyone for years. I just disappeared. I portrayed my self as a strong independent women and I didn’t want people to see me as weak and pathetic person. I have rebuilt myself now but it took a long long time.

[@flimcomedy7667]

❣️❣️I'm glad you're doing well

[@HoneyBun44]

I’m so happy your doing well!! You’re such a strong woman! Truly an inspiration♥️♥️

[@kayonnewebley7123]

I'm so glad you are doing so much better now 💗💗💗

[@organicprinciples]

Hope you are doing better now! As someone using a walking aid doe to chronic illness and severe osteoarthritis in both knees, I know it isn't easy showing up as your full self when you become differently abled. I became isolated for 2 years because I didn't want anyone staring at my stick! Now thanks to stories like this and like actress Selma Blair, I feel much more confident. P.s. For anyone dealing with a similar situation, UK companies like Cool Crutches & Neo Walk who design beautiful & colourful walking aids can also help with that xx

[@imbrakingthrough2152]

You are very strong- that takes guts - I’m the same

[@KyaniMosaic_Crone]

If you have a fireplace with a glass front NEVER use Windex to clean the glass. Always use the product recommended by the maker of your fireplace or one formulated for fireplace glass. We had the glass explode on the fireplace a rental home we had JUST moved into a few days prior & that's what happened in our case. Whoever cleaned the apartment prior to us moving in used Windex on the glass. It also happened to Country Singer Tracy Lawrence years ago. He was a newlywed & his pregnant wife happened to be near it when the glass exploded. Unfortunately her injuries were so severe the baby didn't survive 😔

[@C2G2]

So sorry to hear my dearest sympathies 🙏🏿 amd thank you for educating us on here.

[@WoahhTeamJacob]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@zzizahacallar]

Very sad thank you for letting us know about the dangers.

[@yabe1496]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

[@Jyeah89]

i'm glad you're okay, thank you for sharing this tip.

[@ginamarie5575]

LOL it’s not just fashion perfection it’s also social media perfection . Let’s just get real , drop the perfection. Nothing is . Just do you and be real . Find inner happiness…..

[@mariajason3547]

He loves to give back to poor people ,so many times ,I have seen him Always helping young people to make their dreams especially those underprivileged people.....he is really sweet guy to tell you....

[@blaqmermaiid]

I feel for him and his pain.. I dont think he really needs to 'come out'... 'reveal' .. or explain anything to the public .. im sure his clients were notified but not everything needs to be shared on the social media platform. I guess if it helps with his healing by getting love and support, then great.. but I believe we can be vulnerable with our close circle and get that same energy that we want. He is handsome either way and owes us no explanation.. heal.. live ur life.. and blossom.

[@suzyq1607]

he should warn people about how their fireplace can explode...

[@typical_snowflake]

Lol he should do nothing. Not every people living bad things has to go around the states to preach.

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

@@typical_snowflake public awareness is essential.

[@sisterofaarondaughterofimr6124]

That's why I watched this 🤣

[@imbrakingthrough2152]

Yes . O my God Now I’m so scared 😟

[@angelsbackgroundsounds]

@@typical_snowflake ya selfish miserable people like you would say that

[@free2bgloria]

Lord I ask that you heal his injuries. In Jesus name amen.

[@JesusLovesYouSoMuch1]

Amen

[@JesusLovesYouSoMuch1]

@Tyrone it’s sad that you don’t know the he is REAL. Humble yourself and seek him for yourself. Prideful people will never see him but those who seek will find. He loves you and you still have a change to repent and turn to him. Do not reject his call🙏

[@earthmother4397]

The designer said he thanks God everyday. Sounds like Jesus carried him through. 🙏

[@sisterofaarondaughterofimr6124]

His faith will heal him in jesus name amen

[@traceydumase]

@Tyrone You're the only sad one in this thread sweetheart. May Jesus Christ heal your injuries too❤️

[@estiehottie16]

Praying for his healing! He is so strong! ❤️

[@karenemerson4603]

I am so glad that you are recovering. You have made great strides on your own. I think you explained your decision to keep this accident and your recovery private perfectly. You did not want the sympathy, you wanted to recover. Maybe your silence about what happened made you.more determined , gave you the strength to hold on and keep doing what you.loved. It wasn't just therapeutic. It's your life. Extremely proud of and your strength. You are also very humble. You work with a lot of beautiful people. By they way you are one of them. You are very strong. Warrior of the Balmain Army. That is you.

[@thesquid6149]

Omg im so sorry💔 olivier is such a good soul

[@italy5153]

Wow.. I had no idea.. poor thing 💛

[@sorenadix6411]

He may have been afraid to see who wouldn't be there for him.

[@martina5296]

Well, that seems superficial, shallow and pretentious. Besides, that's when you want to know who are your true real friends and those who are your fake phony pretend superficial friends. That's a truth that everyone should know. Life is just too precious and brief to surround yourself with superficial fake "friends". Who wants to find out the hard way that you have no true friends when life gets tough and you need your friends?

[@kathyweddle4874]

“Real and raw” would have been sharing it after it happened. It’s not waiting till you’ve reached industry perfection again!!

[@sofiaguerrero0969]

Well reaching industry perfection is his job, his entire career. So it’s easier for you, a commoner, to tell him he should’ve shared it earlier, but you’re not even in that industry so you don’t know.

[@armaundaarmstrong713]

Olivier is one of the most gorgeous person I've ever seen. I'm so sorry this happened to him & he felt he couldnt tell anyone. So, he bravely went thru this alone. My heart goes out to him.❤

[@Lommy9999]

Wow that reporter is so dramatic. Breath.

[@FranciscoMartinez-ni7hd]

You’re a survivor baby! And brave!!! I am a burn survivor or 3rd degree burns. Sending you my prayers and love and healing energy 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤎

[@sams3015]

My mom had a classmate who had a serious accident with a gas cooker so we never had gas. When gas came to our (rural) area, we were the only house not to sign up.

[@rubydanielledan-abia1651]

Thank God for life everyday 🙏because even your own home can be dangerous

[@scoobyt6338]

what if god was trying to warn this dude

[@marialoves2talk]

Praying for his full healing. 🙏🏾

[@ariat8202]

God bless him. He’s so young and an icon

[@findjoselyn]

Bless his heart.

[@adelapalomino3119]

You are so talented, so happy you feel healthy an happy again! Loved your collection !!!

[@drishtiiiii]

Poor guy. God bless his heart.

[@deanmendoza6310]

Damn, I hope he gets well sooner and do what he loves the most, designing!

[@cinthiavirgen6710]

Mangy has such a beautiful voice😉☺️

[@cookiecuteasapuppy1008]

He’s a really sweet guy … wish him a continuous healing ❤️‍🩹 energy 🙏🏽❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@fjp9]

it seems like lots of people in the comments are judging him and his friends. people often keep things to themselves that make them feel vulnerable or weak especially when it comes to traumatic issues or health issues both physical and mental. people can still be close friends even though they don’t always talk or see each other. many people don’t live in the same city, states, or even countries as their good friends and that isn’t a big deal. people can have separate lives from each other and still be close friends. he could have also lied or pretended that he was okay via text, email, facebook, etc, and they wouldn’t have known. stop judging him and them. he is talking about it now and that can still take courage.

[@zoyalis1487]

That bandage run way show is genius.

[@waterlilly78]

Feel better Olivier.🥰

[@nickyb7266]

How did the fireplace “blow up”? Did he try to burn something like hairspray?

[@laken1804]

Mean comment.

[@khismet]

No. Fireplaces are full of dangerous possibilities! Not as safe as they appear.

[@naufrage0]

Oh... my. God. This dude is iconic. Did not expect this.

[@nanysunflower3010]

🤔the whole “bandage” dress craze…..makes sense. Looks like he’s healed well. Very lucky!

[@peterssister421]

Wow...Sending love,healing, and light..❤

[@UniversalSparkleDustFlyBy]

Proud of this person and the brave journey you undertook. No matter the outcome no one has walked this path before. You gotta be the one that cuts a path for others. It's triple hard but you have no choice. Share the easier road with others. That's the gift from your journey. To lighten your load while lightening theirs. Bless you in many ways. Your surrounded by Love.

[@tavodupre-lpz6749]

PERFECT PUBLICITY STUNT!!

[@velmasmith4604]

Thank God you’re he’s fine.

[@mikeyd946]

So scary 😦

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

Wow This guy doesn't have to work

[@sandraquinn7624]

So sad seeing this may God bless you one day at a time one love from liverpool Nuff respect we wish you well.💖✌🌹xxx

[@NoOneHere2Day]

If you don't see someone for a year, they're not a close friend.

[@fjp9]

people can live in different cities, states, countries, etc. you can still be close friends with somebody and not see or talk to them frequently.

[@NoOneHere2Day]

@@fjp9 No, that's not close.

[@sarahbrennan1342]

Don’t forget covid hit.. so he probably found it easier to hide … but I do agree… if it was normal times and he could hide it for a year… they are not true friends

[@latifajenkins6547]

Still beautiful!

[@vs52217]

That must have been so painful.

[@Zee-ob1pe]

Never heard of him but it’s great he’s allowing himself to be free

[@MH_297]

Watch the Netflix doc called Wonderboy. It’s about his quest to find his biological mother. Very touching

[@Blige411]

That's messed up. I always thought he was beautiful. Glad he's recovering

[@iris5070]

I had no idea this happened 😱😞🙏🏼praying for him 💓

[@whospilledmybeans]

Thats why u gotta get a electric. Old technology with new products in the modern time doesnt work

[@jonathancineus6424]

I don’t think I’d ever release those pictures. That’s trolling fuel and meme material forever.

[@elliebeebeauty6419]

Omgoodness. Im so sorry Nyc 💙

[@jeanluccouture9088]

Talk about click bait. If i were to caption a video "so an so opens up" then i would expect that opening up to give detaails about what exactly happened and more details about how it all is working out

[@ciaracorr6015]

My god poor thing ... nothing to be insecure about babe can’t believe this happened ... sending my love to you

[@khismet]

Love to Olivier🙏🏽💜🙏🏽💜

[@annettewashington7491]

That God you are well... congratulation for ten yrs in the fashion business God bless. 🎉

[@kwameadams1140]

good lord, i hope he os okay. oh gosh oh gosh. mY FAVE designer. inspirational dude. nooooooo

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

Omg...poor thing

[@jamesprovost2602]

Wow that’s Scary! Prayers anything can happen!!

[@islandbirdw]

Couture is illusion and despite all of us in the human experience knowing we’re flawed, we continue to seek it. There is no such thing as perfection. The moment we truly accept this we are free to express our individuality in the clothes we choose to wear. There is intense pressure to be inconspicuous in France. Perhaps he felt this and didn’t want his image to be tainted somehow by disfigurement He is the figurehead with Balmain so he literally is the embodiment of their brand. Maybe his agent and other higher ups just said “lay low” for a few months. Plus he’s not obligated to share his own very personal private challenge. I’ve worked with burn victims both in the BICU and rehab and home support care. It’s unbelievably painful both physically and emotionally. Pressure is what he wished to remove and as a veteran. RN in USA I think people should be allowed some breathing room at a time like that. Wishing him healing and recovery AT HIS PACE. Everyone heals differently. Taking the time to “lick your wounds” can help a person process without being pressured

[@seminaypolat5112]

Hi Olivier believe me i'm so sorry.ı I'm praying for you🙏🥺 loves from Turkey🌺

[@Deenique16]

Wow I did not know this. This has got to be traumatizing for him

[@BN2K]

Mine has never been lit, and I don’t think it ever will

[@sharonpeoples3889]

Sometimes you don't have to tell everybody what's going on with you sometimes you just talk to Jesus and he will pull you through like he did for him because he's your only closest friend Jesus Christ🙏🏾❤️💪🏾🙏🏾❤️💪🏾

[@stanbalo]

Amen!!!

[@shauna-k9129]

I agree. The world doesn't need to know everything. Pray

[@wanefelicia8779]

Nah if he had one true friend he shoulda had someone be there for him thru this

[@iceleb452]

Good thing he made it!

[@RileyTheMonster299]

Looks like he turned the gas on waited way too long and gave the gas time to accumulate without proper ventilation and then when he lit it kaboom!!!!!!

[@emilylouden3349]

Yep that’s the first thing I thought

[@michaelrosspearson9756]

Is he going to share to burns victims how he achieved perfect flawless skin after his accident. Not a scar to be seen.

[@chejo6095]

this is terrible!!! i hope he feels better now!

[@kevinburrell3359]

Gorgeous guy. really sad.

[@Peptalks_Heal]

Oh wow..❤

[@nunyabiznez6381]

How the hell does a fireplace explode? They didn't make it out of the correct kind of bricks? I've lit thousands of fires in fire places and cannot for the life of me figure out how one would explode.

[@stupidkitty84]

I have a gas fireplace and if I don't light it within 3 seconds of turning the gas on then a fireball blast occurs. Also, I learned to not turn the gas all the way up when lighting. Just a light-medium light gas flow to start; adjust after its lit.

[@thetree9399]

The vain industry…

[@saul9050]

Omg Love Oliver

[@louise-yo7kz]

Gosh. You got to read safety instructions.

[@jacquir8331]

Never use a gas fireplace....

[@carlycrays2831]

I get why he hid. Such a thing would be so traumatic, especially when you're such an attractive person anyways.

[@mariaarriola6329]

Woow that's crazy!

[@ShelbyBaby27]

Kinda shows you how privacy is handled in France. If this accident happened in the U.S, it most certainly would have leaked some how.

[@onexonesie]

This is why I would only use a wood burning fireplace.

[@ms.cherry7609]

Ong I was just admiring him. Sweet man. Us creatives get the worst of it. True re birth

[@lamara8497]

Ah yeah whatever dude. It's your business and nobody else's.... You should have just kept it that way. There's a lot of people in the world with the same injuries. Get well for yourself not for Instagram, Facebook and all the other social sites...

[@mikegardens]

I wish there was more information on how the fireplace exploded. was it traditional? Gas?

[@estefanyortega5845]

What is going on? Left and right bad things are relentlessly happening. I swear no one can catch a break :(

[@rowanz6128]

Ok…but how does a fire place explode?…it must have been a gas fireplace….

[@alicialynnette9889]

Oh, Lord praying for him 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kevinjones2858]

Don't drink around the fireplace

[@kay6692]

Oh no

[@_chade]

What?!? I didn't know anything about this!

[@gens0kyo]

Unfortunate. 🙏🏿.

[@stellasoto7375]

Love my good morning America

[@ejohnson3131]

Now I feel bad I made fun of his last collection. I called them mummy dresses.

[@wanefelicia8779]

If u cannot be open with your friends and honest then they are called acquaintances.

[@rallimb486]

so sad 😥

[@ElleEdwards_Inc]

Wow had no clue