Singer LeAnn Rimes has issued a direct response to the wave of negative feedback surrounding her now-viral "deep jaw release" video, which captured her sobbing uncontrollably during a hands-on wellness procedure. The 43-year-old artist, who sent shockwaves across the internet with the emotional clip, addressed accusations that her dramatic reaction was merely an act during a recent livestream.
Rimes Claps Back at Critics
Joined by Human Garage founder Garry Lineham in a livestream posted on Saturday, Rimes spoke candidly about the comments questioning her authenticity. "The people were commenting on [the post], being [like], 'Of course the camera was on, she was gonna cry.' I'm like, 'I can act, but I am not that good,'" she said with a chuckle. Emphasising her point, Rimes added, "I am not that good. I'm not Meryl Streep. That's just real, and I feel like the older I get, and it's been probably the last decade of my life, I feel like the more honest I can be. People finally get to see me, and there's no pretense about that."
The Controversial Procedure
The shocking video, which was also criticised by Brandi Glanville seventeen years after the Eddie Cibrian cheating drama, depicted Rimes being pinned down on a bed while Lineham placed his gloved hand inside her mouth, with another nurse restraining her. Filmed on March 31, the technique triggered an immediate emotional response, causing Rimes to burst into tears within seconds. During the session, Lineham instructed her, "Say that part of my life is over," to which she replied, "That part of my life better be over." After taking a few deep breaths and placing a hand on her face, Rimes exclaimed, "Oh my God, you just don’t realise how much tension is in there," with Lineham finishing, "Until it’s gone."
Human Garage's Approach
Human Garage, which originated as a clinic in Venice, California, has evolved into an online program dedicated to promoting self-healing through fascial maneuvers. According to its website, the company specialises in releasing physical and emotional stress to improve alignment, helping individuals look and feel their best. The caption accompanying Rimes' video post read, "Healing isn't always quiet. Sometimes it’s a physical letting go of things we didn't even know we were carrying." It continued, referring to Rimes' session, "You can see the exact moment the tension breaks and the emotional weight lifts, leaving her feeling visibly lighter and more aligned. The jaw is one of the body’s primary storage sites for stress. When we hold back our voice or push through pressure, the fascia in the face and neck 'locks' to protect us. By using the maneuvers to signal safety to the nervous system, we can finally allow that stored energy to move."
Mixed Reactions from Fans
Despite the explanation, some fans remained sceptical, accusing Rimes of over-dramatising the event. One Reddit user commented, "Her reactions are always too much," while an Instagram follower wrote, "Crazy what a camera does to some people." This incident is not the first time Rimes has documented unconventional health treatments on social media; she has previously shared glimpses of a $45,000 therapeutic plasma exchange, known as 'blood washing,' along with various detoxes such as magnetic field treatments. Her husband, Eddie Cibrian, is supportive of her wellness journey, though he is not known to participate in these more unconventional methods.
