Pop star Jessie J has bravely revealed she is 'crying a lot' and feeling at her lowest point as 2025 draws to a close, following an intensely challenging year that included a breast cancer diagnosis.
A Raw and Honest Instagram Revelation
The 37-year-old singer, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, shared a tearful selfie on Instagram alongside a lengthy, candid caption. She directly addressed the contrast between social media highlight reels and the complex reality many face during the festive period.
"In all the highlight reels that are and are about to happen. This is an honest story post," she wrote. She acknowledged the widespread presence of 'grief, hurt, pain, sadness, heartbreak and reflection' that exists alongside celebrations.
Navigating a 'Heavy and Hard' Year
Jessie J, who is a mother to a young son, was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2025 and underwent her first operation shortly after. She described the past twelve months as 'one of the hardest but most magical years of my life', balancing profound personal trials with professional highs.
She explained that the flood of emotion hit this week as she finally stopped working and being in the public eye. "So I'm crying a lot. Writing s*** down feeling really low tbh. The lowest I have felt in a while," the singer confessed.
A Message of Permission and Solidarity
In her post, the 'Price Tag' singer issued a powerful reminder about emotional health, strongly advocating against suppressing feelings. "Don't hold it in people. We are not superhuman or meant to be happy and positive all the time," she urged.
She normalised the act of crying, stating: "It's healthy and normal to cry, and if someone you love is crying don't say 'oh don't cry' say 'come here'." She ended her message with solidarity for others struggling, offering no forced positive spin but simply stating, "I'm with ya. It's s*** sometimes."
Earlier this year, Jessie J spoke to Women's Health UK about delaying her initial cancer surgery to perform at Capital's Summertime Ball in front of 80,000 supportive fans. She expressed a desire to change the narrative around illness, rejecting the idea that people with cancer should 'go away and deal with it privately, quietly'.
She drew a parallel to performing the day after a miscarriage, stating: "I sat on stage and I was grieving – and that was the show." Her openness continues to challenge stigmas around public vulnerability during private health battles.
