HGTV personality Jenny Marrs, known and loved for her role on Fixer to Fabulous, recently spoke out to clear up persistent rumors swirling around her appearance—particularly focused on her lips. After several viewers began speculating that she had undergone lip injections or cosmetic surgery, Jenny decided to address the matter head-on in a personal Instagram post.
According to Jenny, the noticeable change in her lips wasn’t the result of any cosmetic enhancement. Instead, it was caused by a severe allergic reaction to synthetic mint—something she’s known to be sensitive to for years. While she normally goes out of her way to avoid the ingredient, she believes it slipped through, possibly in the form of a new toothpaste or something she ate without realizing it contained the mint derivative.
The reaction was more than just a mild irritation. Jenny called it a “nightmare,” saying her lips became painfully swollen, to the point where even speaking or eating was difficult. The reaction lasted much longer than expected, with swelling that lingered for months. She had to rely on steroid medications and frequent medical check-ups to bring it under control.
During this time, filming for Fixer to Fabulous didn’t stop. Despite the pain and visible changes in her appearance, Jenny chose to keep going, showing up on set alongside her husband and co-star, Dave Marrs. She admitted that there were moments when she cried through scenes—not because of drama on the show, but because she was physically hurting. But she didn’t want to let her team or viewers down.
She made it clear in her post: her swollen lips were due to a health issue, not vanity or cosmetic work. By opening up, Jenny wanted to shed light on how health struggles can sometimes affect appearances in ways people don’t immediately understand. Her transparency earned her praise from fans who appreciated her honesty and vulnerability.
But the challenges for Jenny and her family didn’t stop there.
In April 2025, the Marrs family faced a heartbreaking loss on their farm. Jenny shared that she had woken up one morning feeling anxious about their livestock guardian dog, Jack.
He had chased off a pack of coyotes during the night and hadn’t returned. As they worried over Jack’s whereabouts, another tragedy struck—Jenny discovered that their sheep, Mary, had died in the pasture.
This emotional blow hit hard. Jenny described the moment as deeply painful. Mary wasn’t just any sheep; she was part of their farm family. And while the Marrs family did later reunite with Jack safely, the loss of Mary left a hole in their hearts.
Update about her Dog:
Jenny Marrs found her missing dog Jack after several emotional days filled with worry and uncertainty. Though hope was fading, she held onto a small thread of faith. One morning, she received a text from a friend who said someone might have spotted Jack and shared an address. Without telling her kids—afraid it might be another false lead—Jenny rushed to the location, praying the entire way.
When she arrived and knocked on the door, no one answered, but she heard Jack’s familiar bark and saw him jump up at the window. Overwhelmed with emotion, she knew it was him. Since the homeowners weren’t home, she contacted the police and animal control. Later, a kind neighbor who first saw Jack messaged her when the owners returned. Jenny hurried back, and officers confirmed it was Jack.
Grateful and relieved, Jenny shared the moment on social media, calling it a powerful reminder that even in difficult times, hope—and a little help from the internet—can lead to happy endings.
Other Losses
Sadly, this wasn’t the first loss the family had endured. Earlier, Jenny had shared the story of Tommy, a lamb she had raised by hand from birth. She had bottle-fed him and grown incredibly close to him. But despite all her care and love, Tommy fell sick and eventually passed away. The grief was heavy, and Jenny admitted it was one of the hardest things she had gone through—describing it as a lesson in the heartbreak that sometimes comes with love.
On top of that, the Marrs family recently experienced the death of a cherished neighbor and friend. Jenny called that week “heavy and hard,” saying the emotional weight of everything was almost too much to bear. But instead of canceling a celebration that had already been planned, they went forward with it—not to ignore the pain, but to honor the memory of their friend by allowing both grief and joy to exist side by side.
Jenny took to social media to reflect on the rollercoaster of emotions. “The thing about grief is it’s tricky,” she wrote. “You can be so very sad and miss someone deeply, and you can also make room for joy and celebration.” Her words resonated with many who have gone through similar experiences of loss and healing.
Through it all, Jenny Marrs continues to remind fans that behind every beautifully renovated home and every cheerful smile on TV, there’s a real person dealing with life’s ups and downs. Her openness, strength, and resilience have made her not just a home renovation star, but an inspiration for people navigating their own struggles.
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