Jeremy Renner is literally climbing back from the brink. The Avengers star shocked fans this week by posting footage of himself operating a snowplow—almost three years after the horrific 2023 accident that left him with life-threatening injuries.
In a TikTok clip shared by The Independent, the 54-year-old actor confidently drives a new skid-steer plow through his snow-covered driveway. It’s a striking contrast to the 7-ton snowcat that rolled over him in Nevada after a brake failure, fracturing more than 30 bones.
Renner’s post, which came days after he marked the third anniversary of the accident, instantly went viral. Fans applauded his courage while others questioned whether he was tempting fate. One commenter wrote, “I’d never touch a snowplow again,” while another called his comeback “the ultimate power move.”
Insiders say Renner’s new machine is equipped with modern safety features, unlike the older model that caused the accident. “He’s in full control this time,” one fan noted. “It’s clearly part of his recovery process—mental as much as physical.”
Still, the footage sparked debate across Reddit and TikTok, with some users calling the move “badass,” and others saying he’s “cheating death twice.” The actor, however, seems unfazed. His message alongside the video was simple: “Not today.”
Renner’s defiance isn’t just about snow removal—it’s symbolic. After years of painful rehab and rebuilding, he’s reclaiming control over the machine that nearly ended his life. Love him or fear for him, Jeremy Renner’s not letting trauma define him—he’s plowing straight through it.
