Criminal Minds star Zach Gilford gave his fans a shocking health update as he uploaded a series of photos to his Instagram stories on Tuesday with a very swollen face. The actor, 42 - who is also known for starring on Friday Night Lights - didn't reveal the cause for what appeared to be a reaction, but penned he has 'a little ways to go' in recovery.
![[The actor, 42 - who is also known for starring on Friday Night Lights - didn't reveal the cause for what appeared to be a reaction, but penned he has 'a little ways to go' in recovery; seen in 2019 in LA]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/17/93284823-14206645-image-m-51_1734542948203.jpg)
The Midnight Mass star first shared a selfie that showed the left side of his face swollen, causing his left eye to fully close. In text added towards the bottom of the picture, Gilford simply wrote to his followers, 'Sooooooo... yesterday was fun.'. Zach then included a second selfie to give a glimpse at his face that seemingly became more swollen as he donned a blue face mask.
![[Zach then included a second selfie to give a glimpse at his face that seemingly became more swollen as he donned a blue face mask]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/17/93284089-14206645-image-m-55_1734543673798.jpg)
He wrote in the caption at the bottom, 'Good thing we wrapped @criminalminds last week.'. Criminal Minds star Zach Gilford gave his fans a shocking health update as he uploaded a series of photos to his Instagram stories on Tuesday with a very swollen face.
![[The actor sent gratitude to the doctors that have assisted on his treatment and penned, 'Thanks to all the nurses, doctors, and staff at @huntingtonhospital for coaxing my face back to normalcy']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/17/93284091-14206645-image-a-56_1734543682476.jpg)
The actor, 42 - who is also known for starring on Friday Night Lights - didn't reveal the cause for what appeared to be a reaction, but penned he has 'a little ways to go' in recovery; seen in 2019 in LA. Lastly, Gilford shared a third selfie with his face less swollen and eyes not as puffy.
![[While reprising his role of Voit in the Criminal Minds revival - which began airing in 2022 - Zach also had the chance to step behind the camera to direct]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/18/93284525-14206645-image-a-57_1734545312948.jpg)
The actor sent gratitude to the doctors that have assisted on his treatment and penned, 'Thanks to all the nurses, doctors, and staff at @huntingtonhospital for coaxing my face back to normalcy.'. However, Zach explained that there was 'still a little ways to go' until he is completely back to normal.
![[During an interview with Entertainment Weekly in July, Gilford opened up about how the opportunity came to be; seen in August]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/18/93284811-14206645-image-a-61_1734545419989.jpg)
