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Actor Saves Actress on Set, Reveals Near-Death Experience

Updated 2026-06-29 21:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Olivia Wilde nearly died after being stampeded by horses on the set of 'Cowboys & Aliens,' but was saved by Walton Goggins. The incident highlights the dangers faced by actors during filming.

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Walton Goggins Saved Olivia Wilde From Being Stampeded to Death by Horses on ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Set: ‘I Owe Him My Life. He’s a Real-Life Hero’

Olivia Wilde revealed on the “Armchair Expert” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that she was nearly stampeded to death by horses on the set of “Cowboys & Aliens,” director Jon Favreau’s 2011 Western action movie based on the graphic novel of the same name. Daniel

2026-06-29 21:04 UTC