British pop star Jessie J, 37, has opened up about her ongoing battle with breast cancer, sharing a deeply emotional update just weeks after first revealing her diagnosis in early June. Known for her powerful vocals and unfiltered honesty, the singer — born Jessica Ellen Cornish — gave fans a raw, behind-the-scenes glimpse into her recovery process.
“This Is the Real Stuff”: Jessie J Shares the Highs and Lows of Her Cancer Journey
Taking to Instagram, Jessie posted a series of photos and videos from her hospital bed, including tender moments with her partner, professional basketball player Chanan Colman, and their infant son. She added a heartfelt trigger warning to her post, writing:
“‼️Blood warning‼️ This post is some of the honest lows and highs of the last 48 hours.”
Always known for being transparent with her fans, Jessie continued:
“I will always show the good and hard bits of any journey I go through. Grateful to my doctor/surgeon and all the nurses who cared for me, and all my family/friends who came to visit.”
Back Home and Staying Positive
Now back home, Jessie tried to keep her spirits up — even injecting humor into the situation:
“I am home now, to rest and wait for my results 🤞🏻 Chanan is in a nurse outfit. No no, he isn’t, but funny to imagine.”
She ended her post with a message of solidarity:
“Still hugging everyone going through something tough right now. We all got this!”
The Videos That Touched the World
Her post included several emotional video clips:
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One showed Jessie in the hospital for over six and a half hours before surgery.
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Another featured a touching moment where Chanan kissed her head and held her hand post-operation.
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In a vulnerable scene, Jessie tearfully whispered, “I love you,” while wincing in pain — a raw look at post-surgery emotion.
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She lightened the mood in one clip by joking about her drainage tubes, calling the blood “a goji berry smoothie.”
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Perhaps the most moving moment came as Jessie tried to explain the drainage tubes to her son — her voice soft, gentle, and filled with love.
Another video captured her watching her own performance at the Capital Summertime Ball, from her hospital bed — a reminder of the strength behind her stage persona. The clip included her powerful on-stage message from June 15:
“Today, this show is my last show before I go and beat breast cancer.”
Support From Celebrities and Fans Alike
Support for Jessie J came flooding in across social media:
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Marvin Humes (JLS): “Ah Jess wow… these posts ❤️ I know Sky will be keeping you smiling and giving you strength.. big love… you’re an absolute warrior.”
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Michelle Williams: “Sending love and praying God’s comfort and peace over you!”
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Gaby Roslin: “Sending you strength, energy and so much love you beautiful soul ❤️❤️”
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Ashley Louise James: “Lots of love!! And now the recovery ❤️”
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BethSimpsonxo: “You are so brave. The awareness you’re raising while being so real and honest is genuinely going to help so many lives.”
Raising Awareness Through Realness
In a world of polished social media filters and scripted celebrity posts, Jessie J’s unapologetic vulnerability is not just brave — it’s life-changing. Her decision to document her journey with such honesty is raising vital awareness for breast cancer while offering hope and strength to others facing similar battles.