11 Facts About The Singer And TikTok Star

Nessa Barrett has definitely been through a lot, because she’s also grappled with severe body image issues and eating disorders. Barrett first opened about her anorexia in Nylon, where she admitted that she was embarrassed to share that she had an eating disorder, despite being so open with her other mental health issues. “Right now, I think my eating disorder is probably the worst it’s ever been,” she told the outlet in February 2022. Barrett had been dealing with anorexia since middle school, but it worsened when she became famous, because online trolls often criticize her appearance. Barrett even admitted to turning to “substance abuse” at one point, in order to control her appetite.

While Barrett went on to get treatment, she revealed in March 2023 that recovering from her eating disorder has been a challenge, especially when she’s on tour. In a now-deleted Instagram post, she shared (via Yahoo!), “i have breakdowns before many shows bc i’m worried ab what to wear or how i’ll look on stage.” However, Barrett is now working to understand that she needs to be healthy to perform.

Sadly, weight isn’t the only thing Barrett has had difficulties with, considering that she confessed that she’s self-conscious about her 4’11” height too. That was probably made worse when rumors surfaced in 2020 that she shortened her spine. When asked about it, she told Hollywood Fix, “I just find it stupid because people know I’m insecure about my height.”

If you need help with an eating disorder, or know someone who does, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA’s Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).