Morgan Freeman wears a single black glove on his left hand due to nerve damage from a serious car accident in 2008. The accident caused his left hand to become paralyzed and he cannot move it. He wears a compression glove to keep the blood flowing and prevent swelling, as immobility can cause the hand to swell significantly. Freeman has spoken about his injury, explaining that despite surgery, the nerve damage hasn't improved and his hand remains nonfunctional. The glove is a medical necessity rather than a fashion statement.