Maura Tierney, known for her role in the hit medical drama ER, recently made an appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show, and she had quite a story to share about how she first made a move on her now-husband.
According to the transcript of the show, Tierney explained that they were all at a bar one night, where they used to hang out. Both of their respective partners were present when a massive earthquake struck, causing the entire place to shake and the lights to go out. In the darkness, Tierney claims that she felt a connection with her future husband, and they shared a passionate kiss.
The lights eventually came back on, and they acted as if nothing had happened. However, they didn’t discuss their impromptu make-out session for a couple of days. Eventually, both of their relationships ended, and Tierney and her now-husband began dating.
Fast forward to the present, and they have been happily married for 10 years.
During the interview with Ellen, Tierney also shared her knack for diagnosing medical issues. She revealed that she successfully diagnosed her husband’s appendicitis, even though he initially thought it was just the flu. Tierney recognized the symptoms, such as rebound tenderness in his lower right abdomen, and insisted that he go to the hospital. Her instincts were right, and her husband underwent successful surgery.
The conversation then took a lighthearted turn as Tierney discussed her love for a powerful water sprayer cleaner called a power spray wash. Although she doesn’t own one herself, her gardener lets her use it. Tierney described the excitement she feels when using the electric version, which has a magical effect on cleaning surfaces like driveways and brick patios. She even jokingly admitted to hosing off other people’s lawns just for fun.
As the interview progressed, Tierney’s sense of humor shone through. She shared amusing anecdotes about visiting the hospital with her husband and being shown X-rays by hospital staff to assure her that they had not made any mistakes during his treatment.
Tierney’s candid and entertaining interview showcases her lively personality and highlights her successful career in the entertainment industry. Her appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show provided fans with an amusing and captivating look into her personal life.
Fans of Tierney and lovers of talk shows surely enjoyed this episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, where exciting and unexpected stories are always on the agenda.
Originally aired on April 14, 2005
