Halsey, who uses she/they pronouns, surprised fans on Sunday with a powerful Instagram post that felt as intimate as it was raw. In a carousel of six photos shared from the road on their For My Last Trick tour, the standout image showed Halsey posing in a hospital-style mirror, white tank top, and vintage “90s mum” haircut, with a medical port visible on their chest. “Evidence that I still exist when the show ends,” they captioned it 🫶—and it’s hard not to feel the weight of that sentiment.
The rest of the snaps offered brief but telling glimpses of life between shows: a makeup-free selfie, quiet moments beside their three‑year‑old son Ender, a cheeky tongue-out during glam, and even a cosy clip of partner Avan Jogia’s feet as they chilled together watching Sailor Moon. Jogia quietly celebrated the post, leaving an airplane emoji in the comments as Halsey continued their candid, full-frontal honesty.
According to Healthline, Halsey’s openness echoes past updates about their health. Back in 2022, they revealed diagnoses of systemic lupus erythematosus and a rare T‑cell lymphoproliferative disorder—both currently managed, they’ve said, yet likely lifelong. In September 2024, a hospital stay after a seizure reinforced that their journey isn’t plain sailing. But each time, Halsey’s resilience shines through: “After a rocky start, I slowly got everything under control with the help of amazing doctors,” they told fans at the time. “After 2 years, I’m feeling better and I’m more grateful than ever to have music to turn to”.
Behind the music, behind the touring bright lights, we’re seeing someone who refuses to hide. Lupus itself is no stranger to flare-ups—it’s an autoimmune condition that attacks healthy tissues, causing inflammation in joints, organs, and more. Meanwhile, that lymph disorder involves overproduction of certain white blood cells (think leukemia, lymphoma territory).
Yet Halsey’s refusal to mask their condition feels like an act of defiance—something that resonates deeply with chronic‑illness communities. Fans have responded with gratitude and solidarity, praising the singer for letting their port, and their story, be seen. One fan message captured the sentiment most clearly: “Port representation we love to see it”.
As for the tour—The Great Impersonator setlist, guest appearances from Evanescence to Alvvays, the full 32‑city U.S. and Canada sweep—it’s ongoing till early July. And now, Halsey’s health update feels timely and essential. This isn’t just a backstage glimpse or a glam filter—it’s an emotional lifeline tossed to those who’ve ever felt unseen amid illness or adversity.
So why has this candid post landed? Maybe it’s the timing. At 30, at the height of their career and grappling with chronic conditions, Halsey stands in a space few public figures occupy: telling truths that are often locked away behind privilege. Their words and images serve as a reminder that healing isn’t linear—and that life can still pulse with love, laughter and sunshine, even on treatment days.
When you scroll through that carousel, what you get isn’t a version of Halsey, but the real deal: bandages and all. A glimpse of a tour life spent juggling cables and catheters, guitars and gauze. It’s vulnerability meets van life meets the very real hustle to keep creating, surviving, and reminding us all that they still exist.
Who’s ever seen that filter-free honesty infect the feed quite like this? A singer, a mum, a partner, a warrior—a real reminder that “after the show ends,” survival doesn’t disappear. It carries on, loud and unfiltered.