Jessica Biel has always maintained her kids' privacy, but she has been sharing rare insight into her life as a mother. The 43-year-old revealed that she is sick, and her boys, Silas, 10, and Phineas, 5, made the sweetest gesture to make her feel better.
© @jessicabielOn Thursday, the actress shared a photo of sunflowers and the cutest handwritten note on a paper towel taped to the bouquet: “We hope you feel better soon, Mommy. We love you," they wrote with excellent penmanship, adding hearts around it.
© IG: @jessicabielThe Bleeding Heart star couldn’t help but share the gesture with her 14 million followers, writing in the caption, “My kids are the best.” She did not reveal what she is battling, but hopefully it's just a summer cold.
It’s a small glimpse into family life for Biel and her husband Justin Timberlake, who usually keep their children out of the spotlight. But lately, Biel has been opening up more, giving fans peeks into their world.
The rare photo she posted
Along with the handwritten note and bouquet, last week, Biel shared a photo of Silas and Phineas hugging outdoors with their skateboards and scooters.
© @jessicabielWhile their faces were hidden, the photo showed the brothers’ adorable bond.
Of course, the celebrity parents can't shield their kids from the world forever. As they get older, they're figuring it out together, which Biel admits can get "tricky." "We do really try hard not to expose them in a way that they're not comfortable with," she told InStyle.
Last year, she brought Silas to the U.S. Open, and she told the outlet they had talked about it beforehand about cameras and whether he felt comfortable being there.
© The Grosby GroupWe talked about photographers. You know, "Are you comfortable with that?"' She explained. "He can't make these decisions on his own, but at this point, we can at least discuss what his opinion is around it."
Justin’s diagnosis
© @jessicabielBiel's update also comes on the heels of Justin’s recent health news. The "Mirrors" singer revealed in July that he’d been diagnosed with Lyme disease, explaining the fatigue, nerve pain, and onstage struggles fans had noticed during his tour.
In his announcement, he said he wasn’t looking for sympathy but wanted to raise awareness: “Living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”
He also reflected on being raised to keep personal struggles private, noting that he is now striving for more transparency to help others who might be experiencing similar health issues.
