Jessie J, the singer behind hits like “Price Tag,” has provided her 14 million Instagram followers with a health update after undergoing surgery for early-stage breast cancer. The 37-year-old mother of two-year-old Sky first revealed her diagnosis earlier this month, explaining in a video that she’d been going through multiple tests. Despite the tough situation, Jessie stayed positive, holding on to the word “early,” and joking, “It’s a very dramatic way to get a boob job.”
Fans were quick to show their support, including fellow pop star Rita Ora, who shared a heartfelt message: “You’re literally my favorite person and I’m praying for you, you’ve got this.”
After performing at Capital’s Summertime Ball festival, Jessie underwent surgery, and in her latest post, she shared a mix of highs and lows from the 48 hours following the procedure. She issued a “blood warning” for her followers, adding that she wanted to share the honest moments of her journey, both good and difficult. Jessie thanked her doctor, surgeon, nurses, and the family and friends who came to visit her.
Her Instagram post includes a selfie of her smiling from her hospital bed, pictures of her chest with marks from the medical team, and a heartwarming clip of her son Sky sticking his tongue out. Other videos show her partner, basketball player Chanan Colman, tenderly caring for her during her recovery. In one emotional moment, Jessie groggily tells Chanan that she was imagining her son saying “Love you, mummy,” to which she responded, “I love you, I love you.”
Jessie J has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Credit: @jessiej/Instagram
Jessie also shared her sense of humor, joking in one clip about the blood draining from her breasts being like a “goji berry smoothie.” Fans, including JLS star Marvin Humes and TV host Gaby Roslin, offered an outpouring of support, sending love and strength to the singer during this difficult time.
Jessie has faced multiple health challenges over the years, including a heart condition as a child, a stroke as a teenager, temporary deafness due to Meniere’s disease in 2020, and diagnoses of ADHD and OCD last year. Despite these struggles, Jessie remains determined, sharing her story and encouraging others facing tough situations to stay strong.
Jessie J shared an emotional Instagram post with fans. Credit: @jessiej/Instagram
Wishing Jessie a smooth recovery and sending her all the love and strength from fans around the world.
