Steve Martin says he has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Taking to social media over the weekend, the star said he received a shot in the arm and described what the process was like.
"Good news/Bad news," Martin opened up his Saturday announcement on Twitter, "Good news: I just got vaccinated! Bad news: I got it because I’m 75. Ha!"
MORE: Martha Stewart posts COVID-19 vaccination video, vows she didn't 'jump the line'Martin says, age aside, getting the vaccine appeared to be the least of his worries, adding that "the operation in NYC was smooth as silk" -- which he jokingly added he was aware of the cliché.
Good news/Bad news. Good news: I just got vaccinated! Bad news: I got it because I’m 75. Ha! The operation in NYC was smooth as silk (sorry about the cliché @BCDreyer!) and hosted to perfection by the US Army and National Guard. Thank you all, and thank you science.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) January 17, 2021
The Emmy and Academy Award-winning actor continued that the process was "hosted to perfection by the US Army and National Guard" and profusely thanked those who made it possible for him to get vaccinated.
"Thank you all, and thank you science," concluded Martin.
MORE: Willie Nelson gives a thumbs-up after receiving COVID-19 vaccineIt was previously announced by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo that 7 million New York residents are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York's COVID-19 vaccinations are by appointment only as supply is currently limited.
Those interested in scheduling an appointment can do so on the state's "Am I Eligible" website.
