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Thirlwall, who has vocally supported LGBTQ+ rights and Palestinian causes, dismissed Healy's apolitical approach:
"It's very easy for someone who's white and straight and very privileged to say that. Good for you, hun!" Her comments reference Healy's June 2025 Glastonbury performance where the rocker stated: "We don't need more politics. We need more love."
The criticism comes as Thirlwall prepares to release her debut solo album That's Showbiz Baby! on September 12 a project she says finally lets her speak unfiltered truths. One track, "IT girl," directly addresses the restrictions she faced in Little Mix:
"Those are my experiences, and now that I'm on my own, there's nothing holding me back."
The clash between Thirlwall’s activism and Healy’s "good vibes" philosophy exposes a generational fault line in pop culture. Where artists like Jade use their platforms to amplify Palestinian voices and LGBTQ+ rights, others retreat into what she calls the "privilege" of neutrality, a tension magnified as global crises demand accountability. Her willingness to critique peers like Healy by name (a rarity in the industry) turns personal conviction into a public litmus test for artistic responsibility.
The debate highlights growing tension in pop culture between artists who view their platforms as megaphones for change and those who prioritize escapism. Thirlwall's outspokenness particularly about Palestine contrasts sharply with many peers' silence, making her critique of Healy particularly pointed. In an industry often criticized for performative activism, Thirlwall's willingness to name names sets her apart while ensuring her solo debut will be as discussed for its politics as its melodies.
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