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Steve Irwin's bizarre and tragic manner of death nearly played out again ... this time on a Florida beach where a stingray's venomous spine missed killing a woman by mere inches.

Kristie O'Brien was on Apollo Beach, South of Tampa, on Tuesday, and when she waded into the water she says she immediately felt a searing sting ... although she didn't know what was causing it.

It wasn't until she turned to walk out of the water that her husband -- who was on shore -- saw the live stingray hanging from Kristie's back ... with the barb on its tail buried about 4 inches into the skin near her right shoulder blade, just missing her lungs.

Kristie says she tried to stay calm, but felt like she was certainly going to die. She says Steve Irwin's death-by-stingray instantly popped into her head.

Paramedics arrived and used shears to cut off the stingray at the base of its tail, leaving the barb impaling Kristie. She was rushed to a hospital, where doctors carefully removed the animal's tail ... and started treatment to counter the stingray venom.

She's still hospitalized, but just to make sure there's no bacterial infection from the water. Kristie says she still has waves of pain at the puncture site, but insists she'll go back in the water.

Before this cute kid hanging in the game aisle turned into an actor, he was just a '90s kid rockin' the bowl cut, growing up in Fairfax, Virginia and studying biomolecular & chemical engineering before making the switch to acting.

If you turn on Netflix, you can watch him as Zach Dempsey alongside actor Dylan Minnette. Other notable shows he's been on include "Riverdale," "K.C. Undercover" and he was in the superhero film "Shazam" with Zachary Levi.

You can tune in to his exciting adventures on Instagram, where he shows off his ripped bod and love for the water!

American actor Vincent Martella was only 12 years old when he first started playing the role of Greg Wuliger -- the easygoing painter and Chris' only friend -- on the CW's sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris" back in 2005.

Vincent shared the screen with Tyler James Williams as the unpopular, young teen who wants to be liked by his peers, Chris, Imani Hakim as the annoying little sister, Tonya and Tequan Richmond as Chris's younger and much taller brother, Drew.

Terry Crews also played a role in "Everybody Hates Chris," and Chris Rock was both a producer and narrator for the comedic show!

Before this bashful kid in her Barbie-pink glasses turned into a singer and actress, she was just studying the arts, owning the stage and growing up with her younger brother in Huntersville, North Carolina.

You may recall her playing one of the four main leads on Mindy Kaling's "Sex Live Of College Girls" ... in addition to her role as Regina George on Broadway's "Mean Girls." Earlier this year, she sang Jazmine Sullivan's song "In Love With Another Man' with Jennifer Hudson (who is also one of her musical inspos).

Need one more clue? "Snow Angel!"

American actor Tom Welling was 24 years old when he first landed the starring role as Clark Kent -- Earth's greatest superhero with studly glasses -- in the Adventure show "Smallville" starting in 2001 and coming to an end in 2011.

Welling shared the superhero series with Michael Rosenbaum as the billionaire CEO, Lex Luthor, and Kristin Kreuk as Kent's love interest who faked her death, Lana Lang.

You may recall Tom's other notable roles such as Marcus Pierce/Cain on Fox's "Lucifer" with Tom Ellis and as Charlie Baker in “Cheaper by the Dozen” and its sequel “Cheaper by the Dozen 2” with Steve Martin.

Before this kid in her Blue Jay hoodie turned into a singer and an actress making her feature film debut in "Power Rangers," she was just riding her rocking horse and growing up in Moreno Valley, California with her 3 younger siblings.

Her popularity and success have led to big collaborations with Christina Aguilera, David Guetta and other famous musicians. And for you wrestling fans out there, this artist opened WrestleMania 39 with "America The Beautiful," and she performed at Coachella this year!

"Dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower La-da-di, la-da-da, la-da-da!"

This week's Summer Hot Shots are making their way from South Beach where Argentinian model Valentina Ferrer flossed on Florida with her perfectly bronzed buns, a stringy bikini and boonie cap.

When this Miami Beach mama isn't soaking in the sun down south, Valentina models around the world, focuses on her health line Kapowder and spends her time raising her adorable baby with her longtime love ... and Reggaeton king...  J Balvin!

Mi Gente!

Hidden behind this mashed-up image is a singer and actress who was born in New Mexico, grew up in Dallas, Texas and turned into a child star in the early 2000s! Don't let the swirled eyebrows get in your way from guessing this A-lister!

From "Camp Rock" to "Confident," there's no denying she's got skills for days! And when she's not belting it out, you can catch her sharing her latest tats and hairstyles ... today, she's celebrating her 31st birthday, and she's "Sorry Not Sorry" about it!

Don't be fooled by the switch-ups in these two shots of the one and only Olivia Rodrigo. You oughta ring the doorbell upon entry, and if you can find the switch-ups in the images ... well then, "good 4 u!"

The singer-songwriter was snapped leaving London's upscale restaurant, Quo Vadis ... looking 'happy and healthy!' The 20-year-old star was rockin' a red-hot minidress just after the release of her new single "bad idea right?"

Do you have what it takes to throw the discreet changes right out the window? You've got this!

The celebs love a sun-kissed glow, but with too much Vitamin D ... things have taken a (sun)turn for the worse! These bods may appear burnt to a crisp, but the famous faces attached are still "appealing" 😜.

Shawn Mendes, Miley Cyrus and Lionel Messi are just a few big names who've got even BIGGER burns! And, a handful of other stars forgot to apply their SPF ... sorely affecting their complexion!

American actress Autumn Reeser popped off when she was in her mid-20s -- landing roles on hit TV shows like Fox's "The O.C.", where she played the attention-seeker Taylor Townsend, and the junior agent Lizzie Grant on HBO's "Entourage" -- back in the early/mid 2000s.

Some of her notable movies include playing Jane in "The Girl Next Door" starring Elisha Cuthbert back in 2004, "So Undercover" with Miley Cyrus back in 2012, and in 2016 she played Elizabeth in "Sully" alongside Tom Hanks.

To date, Autumn has acted in 13 Hallmark Channel television films.

Before this baby sitting at his high chair turned into an actor, he was just stickin' his tongue out at his two famous parents, stepping in as president for his school's movie club and growing up in Los Angeles, California.

Making his film debut in "The Hunger Games" back in 2012, he would reprise his role the following year alongside Jennifer Lawrence in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." And, he took the lead role as Hughie on the action series "The Boys." Lately, he's been quite active on Instagram sharing his support for the SAG-AFTRA strike.

NYC native and American actor Jason Patric was in his early 20s when he became known for his movie characters, such as playing Michael Emerson -- the handsome and laid-back guy -- in "The Lost Boys" back in 1987 and Jim Raynor -- the undercover narcotics officer -- in "Rush" back in 1991.

Some of his other early notable parts include "Sleepers" with Kevin Bacon and Brad Pitt and "Speed 2: Cruise Control" with Sandra Bullock.

During the mid 2000s, Patric veered from the movie screen to the Broadway stage ... appearing in shows like "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" and "That Champion Season."

Before this kid in his red swim trunks was starring in Hollywood classics like "Dazed And Confused", he was just growing up in Uvalde, Texas with his two bros, enjoying a summer popsicle and working towards having a 1,600-acre ranch!

He may not know how to plan a wedding ... but as long as he's got Jennifer Lopez by his side ... he's set! And, there's no question this University of Texas alum remains a huge fan of the Longhorns as he's often seen on the sidelines to this day.

Need one more hint? Kate Hudson in the yellow dress!

American actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler was 18 years old when she first played the role of Meadow Soprano -- the stubborn and entitled daughter who graduates from Catholic School and heads to Columbia University -- in HBO's "The Sopranos" from 1999-2007.

Sigler was part of an ensemble cast including the late James Gandolfini as the temperamental Italian-American mobster and father who winds up fooling around on his wife, Tony Soprano, Edie Falco as Tony's wife who is witty and committed to her family, Carmela Soprano and Lorraine Bracco as Tony's notable and wealthy therapist, Jenifer Melfi.

Kick back and relax cause this week's hot shots are spreading all the island vibes because Influencer Sara Allaby ... AKA ShoppingBagSara ... jammed out in a crazy sexy swimsuit while hanging with her feet in the sands of the Jamaican shore.

When Sara isn't baking in the sun along Runaway Bay, she loves jamming out to live concerts and music festivals, bringing the full-court press to NBA games and traveling the globe looking for the best beaches.

She couldn't Caribbean any hotter right now!