The Oscar-nominated actress recently opened up about a harrowing real-life emergency that unfolded after a family dinner, revealing the dramatic steps she took to keep a man alive.

During a candid appearance on the "Smartless" podcast, Adams recounted the terrifying moment she and her family encountered a stabbing victim while leaving their favorite restaurant in Santa Monica, California . The actress was joined by her husband, Darren Le Gallo, their daughter, and her father when the situation took a critical turn.

A Family Outing Turns Into an Emergency

Adams explained to hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes that the group was heading to the beach when they heard screams coming from the street . "These people were screaming and a guy was walking and they were yelling, 'He's dying!'" she recalled, noting that her husband quickly realized the severity of the situation when he spotted the blood .

The actress immediately took charge, telling her husband to stay with their daughter while she and her father rushed over to assist. They discovered that the man had been stabbed in the neck and was bleeding heavily . Fortunately, the family had beach towels with them, which proved essential in providing immediate first aid.

Quick Thinking and Medical Knowledge

Adams credited her brief stint on the 2004 medical drama "Dr. Vegas" for the knowledge that helped her remain composed during the emergency . She focused on keeping the victim calm while her father applied pressure to the wound. "You need to calm your pulse rate. Take a deep breath in," she recalled telling him. "The more you struggle, the faster you're going to bleed. Just lay down. Let's elevate this" .

The actress emphasized that she remained entirely focused throughout the ordeal, drawing on her experience from playing a medical professional to manage the crisis . Her father, who had been on similar scenes before, assisted with the physical pressure needed to control the bleeding .

A Remarkable Reunion

In a surprising twist, Adams encountered the same man roughly a year later while dining out at another restaurant . A stranger approached her and mentioned hearing a story about her helping a stabbing victim. Adams initially acknowledged the story without realizing she was speaking to the man she had saved .

"I was like, 'Oh my God, it's you.' And it was him," she shared, describing the emotional moment. The man became teary-eyed and had his son with him at the time of their unexpected reunion .

Unanswered Questions About the Incident

When pressed about the circumstances surrounding the stabbing, Adams admitted she never learned the full story. Based on what she could piece together, the victim had been out with an old university friend, stopped at a liquor store, and the situation inexplicably turned violent . "He just freaked out," she said, acknowledging the gaps in her understanding of what truly happened .

Celebrity Heroes

The podcast episode also featured host Sean Hayes sharing his own experience helping a shooting victim by using his shirt as a tourniquet . The stories highlight how celebrities can find themselves in ordinary situations where their quick thinking becomes crucial to saving lives.

Adams is currently promoting her Apple TV+ series "Cape Fear," which co-stars Javier Bardem and Patrick Wilson . While her latest project explores darker themes, her real-life heroism in Santa Monica demonstrates that her ability to remain calm under pressure extends far beyond the screen.