Bunnie Xo is getting real about the toll her divorce from Jelly Roll took on her body and mind. In a candid new interview with Jenna Bush Hager on Open Book With Jenna, the podcaster revealed that after Jelly Roll filed for divorce in May, she was so devastated that she physically couldn’t eat. Her team had to step in with IV drips, and she survived on baby food just to get any kind of nourishment. In total, she lost 20 pounds during one of the hardest periods of her life.
Bunnie explained that the split came after a Mother’s Day argument where she dared him to file the paperwork, a moment she admits escalated quickly. While she maintained a composed public image, she told Jenna her heart was truly shattered.“My heart was shattered, but guess what? It’s healing, and it’s coming back even stronger,”she shared. She even joked through the pain, saying“Heartbreak, man. It’s the best freaking diet,”a line that shows her signature humor even in tough times.
Despite the divorce, Bunnie and Jelly Roll remain close. She says they’re still best friends and are even still planning to have a child together through IVF. Now, she’s focused on rebuilding her identity as a solo act, stepping into her own spotlight without watering herself down. It’s a powerful reminder that even high-profile breakups come with messy, human emotions, and healing is never a straight line.
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