American Pie and Sharknado star Tara Reid was hospitalized in Chicago after a late-night incident at a hotel, following what she claims was an instance of drink spiking. Video published by TMZ shows the actor appearing disoriented in the hotel lobby before paramedics later transported her to a nearby hospital on a stretcher.
The footage, taken in the early hours of November 23, captures hotel staff helping Reid into a wheelchair as she looks dazed and struggles to respond. She was subsequently wheeled out by first responders and taken for medical attention.
Reid has since alleged that an unknown substance was slipped into her drink shortly before the hospitalization. As of publication, no police report has been filed, and it remains unclear who, if anyone, may have been responsible.
What Happened At The Chicago Hotel
According to video shared by TMZ, Reid was seen in the lobby of a Chicago hotel early on November 23. In the clip, a uniformed staffer can be heard reassuring her as she sits in a wheelchair, saying, “We’re going to take you to your room, okay?” Reid appears confused and struggles to form clear sentences while looking around the lobby.
Additional footage shows paramedics arriving later. Three first responders then wheel Reid out of the hotel on a stretcher and load her into an ambulance. She was transported to a hospital; her immediate condition upon arrival was not detailed in the video.
No timetable for her release has been shared publicly, and no official medical update has been provided by Reid or her representatives. The footage does not show what occurred prior to the lobby interaction or immediately after her arrival at the hospital.
TMZ did not indicate whether police were called to the hotel before the ambulance arrived. At the time of writing, there is no public record of an incident report related to the event.
Reid Says Her Drink Was Spiked
Speaking to TMZ, Reid claimed she was the victim of a drugging on the night in question. The actor said she had checked into her hotel room late on November 22, 2025, and later went downstairs for a cigarette and a drink at the hotel bar.
Reid recounted that she ordered a drink and then stepped outside to smoke. On her way out, she encountered a group of YouTubers, and one person from the group accompanied her as she went outside. When she returned to the bar, Reid says, her drink was covered with a napkin.
According to her account, she did not place the napkin over the glass herself. Despite that, Reid says she drank from the glass, after which she blacked out. She told the outlet that the next thing she remembers is waking up in the hospital.
Reid emphasized that she had only one drink that night. While she has publicly discussed past struggles with substance abuse, she maintains that her condition at the hotel was not the result of excessive drinking but rather of an unknown substance added to her beverage without her knowledge.
Her allegation has not been independently verified, and no suspect has been identified. Reid has not accused any specific individual of wrongdoing, and there is currently no public confirmation that toxicology tests were performed.
What We Know About The Status & Next Steps
As of publication, Reid has not filed a police report connected to the alleged drugging, and authorities have not announced an investigation. Without an official complaint or medical documentation, details about what was in Reid’s system or how it may have been introduced remain unclear.
Drink spiking incidents can be difficult to confirm without prompt testing, and timelines are critical. It is unknown whether any surveillance footage from the hotel bar was reviewed or preserved. The hotel has not issued a statement, and no witnesses beyond the video obtained by the outlet have gone on record.
Reid, best known for her breakout role in American Pie and later for leading the Sharknado franchise, has kept a relatively low public profile in recent years. The Chicago incident immediately drew attention due to the alarming video and her claim of being drugged, but confirmed facts beyond what is seen in the clips and what Reid shared directly remain limited.
For now, the key points are straightforward: Reid was seen visibly disoriented in a hotel lobby, later transported on a stretcher, and has alleged that her drink was tampered with earlier that night. With no official report or named suspect, there are no further verified developments. Should Reid or authorities provide additional details, including medical findings or a formal complaint, the situation could develop quickly.
Screen Rant will update this story if more information becomes available.
