LeAnn Rimes Responds to Criticism of Viral Jaw Release Video

The singer says she's 'not Meryl Streep' and her emotional reaction was genuine, not an act.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:10pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of LeAnn Rimes' face, with dramatic lighting highlighting the contours and textures of her jaw and neck area, conveying the visceral emotion of the jaw release therapy experience.LeAnn Rimes' raw, unfiltered reaction to her jaw release therapy session reveals the intense physical and emotional release of long-held tension.Today in Nashville

LeAnn Rimes has responded to critics who thought her emotional reaction in a viral video of her undergoing jaw release therapy was fake. The singer reunited with the self-care provider, Human Garage, for a livestream where she addressed the backlash, saying 'I can act, but I am not that good. ... I'm not Meryl Streep.' Rimes said the intense reaction captured in the video was real and a reflection of the tension being released from her jaw.

Why it matters

The video of Rimes' jaw release therapy went viral in March, with some viewers questioning whether her emotional response was genuine or an act for the camera. Rimes' comments highlight the importance of being authentic and transparent, especially for public figures, and the need to avoid making assumptions about someone's personal experiences.

The details

In the original video, Rimes could be seen undergoing the jaw release therapy technique with Garry Lineham, the founder of Human Garage. The therapy involves manipulating the body's connective tissue, or fascia, to release tension. Rimes repeatedly said 'oh my God' before bursting into tears, which then turned to laughter as she felt the tension release. Rimes addressed the criticism, saying 'I can act, but I am not that good. ... I'm not Meryl Streep,' and that the reaction captured was genuine, not an act.

  • The original video of Rimes' jaw release therapy went viral in March 2026.
  • Rimes reunited with Human Garage for a livestream on April 18, 2026 to address the criticism.

The players

LeAnn Rimes

A 43-year-old singer known for hits like 'How Do I Live' who underwent a viral jaw release therapy video in March 2026.

Garry Lineham

The founder of Human Garage, the self-care provider that performed the jaw release therapy on LeAnn Rimes.

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What they’re saying

“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,'”

— LeAnn Rimes, Singer

“I am not that good. I'm not Meryl Streep.”

— LeAnn Rimes, Singer

The takeaway

LeAnn Rimes' response to the criticism of her viral jaw release therapy video highlights the importance of authenticity and transparency, especially for public figures. Her comments show that she was not trying to put on an act for the camera, but rather had a genuine emotional reaction to the tension being released from her jaw.