Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Jameela Jamil Opens Up About Living With Rare Disease That Causes Her To Have Extremely Elastic Skin

Screenshots of Jameela Jamil
@jameelajamil/Instagram

The 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law' actress shared her experiences with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) in an Instagram post.

Actor Jameela Jamil posted one of her TikTok videos to Instagram earlier this week showing off her "elastic skin."

In the video, Jamil pulled on her cheeks and explained that the elasticity of her skin is one of the effects of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), which she was diagnosed with at the age of 9.


She continued to share that the connective tissue disorder affects the whole body and its functions, including bruising, joint flexibility, digestive issues, and even loss of consciousness when rising to stand.

The video began with Jamil stretching her cheeks and then demonstrating the hypermobility in her elbow.

The She-Hulk: Attorney at Law actor said:

"As you can see, nothing bends the right way. Everything bends the right and wrong way, and yes, that is very sexy - thanks for asking."

The video, posted below, is captioned:

"Sorry I don't talk about this more often."
"The internet made fun of me over my health problems and it made me suicidal for a while."
"But they are just a bunch of ignorant arseholes who haven't a hundredth of our strength, they can't imagine surviving what we survive, so they choose to gaslight us about it all instead."
"I'm done not talking to people who MATTER about this hugely important subject because a bunch of people lucky to have good health, have no souls."
"Let's raise awareness on this subject together, and save some motherf**king lives!"

Many who are living with EDS thanks Jamil for educating others.

@jameelajamil/Instagram

@jameelajamil/Instagram

@jameelajamil/Instagram

A few even commented that if not for Jamil spreading awareness, they wouldn't have been diagnosed themselves.

@jameelajamil/Instagram

@jameelajamil/Instagram

@jameelajamil/Instagram

And most commented on her post thanking her for informing others.

@jameelajamil/Instagram

@jameelajamil/Instagram

@jameelajamil/Instagram

Jamil wanted to share the video to talk about the condition and to also tell others who experience similar symptoms to see a doctor.

She finished her video:

"Please find out before it is too late and before a doctor makes a massive mistake with you because they didn't know you had this."

She said that often times, people struggling with EDS aren't taken seriously because they "look healthy."

Thank you for spreading awareness!

More from Trending

Screenshots from @sweetteataylor's TikTok video
@sweetteataylor/TikTok

Gay Man's Story About A Recent Hookup Takes An Awkward Turn At The Car Wash—And Yikes

We've all heard of the walk of shame, but have we heard of the car wash of shame?

TikToker @sweetteataylor found himself in a uniquely awkward situation after he hooked up with a guy a few nights before via Grindr. When the guy was getting ready to leave, he dropped his wallet, exposing a photo of him with his wife and children.

Keep ReadingShow less
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Jason Kelce
@newheightsshow/TikTok

Taylor Swift Just Appeared On Travis Kelce's Podcast—And Hilariously Trolled His Fans

There is one vital, earth-shattering, no-going-back difference between Swifties and a certain subgroup of male football fans: Swifties are big fans of Taylor Swift's relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. But this group of male football fans?

They hate the relationship so much, they're counting down the days until Kelce retires, just so they hopefully don't have to see Swift in the stands anymore. Talk about conditional love!

Keep ReadingShow less
Matt Rife
Gilbert Flores/GG2025/Penske Media/Getty Images

Fans Outraged After Makeup Brand Features Controversial Comedian Matt Rife In New Ad Campaign

Content warning: domestic violence, joking about domestic violence

From tasteless and harmful domestic violence jokes on Netflix to becoming the protector for haunted dolls, Matt Rife has been hot in the news lately, but honestly, not all news is good news.

Keep ReadingShow less
Skyler Gisondo; Ariana Grande
River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images; Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Ariana Grande Costar Offers Hilarious Reaction After Fan Claims She's Never Cast Opposite 'Hot' Actors

In our chaotic world, there are still a few things you can count on: the sun rising and setting, and "Stan Twitter" being unhinged.

After the announcement of him being cast next to pop diva Ariana Grande, actor Skyler Gisondo was the latest star to learn how pop stans just go on X and say anything that comes to mind.

Keep ReadingShow less
Nikki Hiltz
Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Trans Nonbinary Track Star Nikki Hiltz Shares Powerful Video Documenting Their Top Surgery Journey

United States Olympian Nikki Hiltz is a middle distance runner who in 2021 came out as transgender and nonbinary on International Transgender Day of Visibility.

On August 6 of this year—four years after coming out and four days after winning the national title in the 1500 meter race at the USA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon...

Keep ReadingShow less