Natasha Richardson injured in ski accident

Actress suffered head injury while skiing in Quebec

Actress Natasha Richardson was seriously injured Monday in a skiing accident, according to reports.

The 45-year-old star of "Evening" and "The Handmaid's Tale" was skiing at the Mont Tremblant resort in Quebec when she had the accident and suffered a head injury, the AP says. She was initially taken to a hospital near the resort and then transferred to one in Montreal, where she is in critical condition.

TMZ.com reports that Richardson, who is married to actor Liam Neeson, didn't initally realize the seriousness of her injury. She was on beginner slope when she fell, but when two ski patrollers came to her rescue, she felt fine enough to smile and make jokes.

An hour later, however, she started to feel unwell and complained of a headache. She was conscious when she left the resort for the hospital.

Richardson is the daughter of Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave and director Tony Richardson. Her sister Joely Richardson is known for the FX series "Nip/Tuck"

Natasha Richardson's other credits include "Gothic," "Nell" and "The Parent Trap."

The LA Times has more details.