Judd also revealed the horrifying text her father, Michael Ciminella, received when she was hurt. My beloved Dad, who had gotten the text no parent ever wants: emergency, can t answer questions, please come now, had indeed, because he is vaccinated, been able to come to South Africa, Judd wrote. He has been my rock, companion, resource, helped me listen to so many doctors, critical support system, and kind, loving presence as I have wept and wept. Judd seen with her leg in a splint. Judd and her father then took four flights totalling 22 hours, including an Air Ambulance at one point, back to the US so the star could undergo an eight-hour surgery.