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Bradley Whitford's Salmonella Battle: From Stage to Stardom

5/21/2025

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Bradley Whitford recounted a harrowing moment from his debut theater performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Just before a pivotal scene in 1985's Curse of the Starving Class, he battled salmonella poisoning. Miraculously, he pulled through without a hitch, reflecting on the experience as a narrow escape. Today, he captivates audiences in The Handmaid's Tale.

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Bradley Whitford recounted a harrowing moment from his debut theater performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Just before a pivotal scene in 1985's Curse of the Starving Class, he battled salmonella poisoning. Miraculously, he pulled through without a hitch, reflecting on the experience as a narrow escape. Today, he captivates audiences in The Handmaid's Tale.