Since 2018, the media has painted a picture of Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber as rivals, from when the latter tied the knot with Justin Bieber just six months after he ended his seven-year on-again, off-again romance with Selena.
This fueled the flames of the supposed feud between the two women, with fans and followers taking sides and speculating about the potential drama between them. Despite occasional public statements and social media posts that hinted at the tension between them, neither Selena nor Hailey had confirmed the existence of any feud until recently.
The root of the ongoing conflict can be traced back to an incident where Hailey and friend Kylie Jenner were accused of mocking Selena over an eyebrow lamination mishap. Their social media posts sparked criticism, with many labeling the duo as “mean girls.” Selena responded to the incident by commenting on a TikTok video, denying any drama with Kylie but notably omitting any mention of Hailey. This only added to the speculation and rumors surrounding the alleged feud between Selena and Hailey, leaving fans eager to know more about the nature of their relationship.
Interestingly, Selena’s actions fueled further speculation about the dynamics of her relationship with Hailey. She deactivated her TikTok account after followers noticed her supporting fans who had called out Hailey’s behavior towards her, raising questions about the extent of the rumored feud between the two women.
On March 1st, when Hailey posted a heartfelt tribute to her husband Justin on social media for his birthday, it was met with a barrage of hurtful comments from Selena’s fans. The public display of vitriol towards Hailey not only put their ongoing feud back in the spotlight, but also brought the fans’ loyalty to Selena into question. The incident once again raised concerns about the toxic nature of fan culture and the negative impact it can have on the individuals involved.
Despite facing constant scrutiny and negative comments, Hailey has not let it affect her online presence and continues to post on social media as usual. She has remained tight-lipped about the public backlash and has not made any public statements about how she is being treated, leaving fans to wonder how she is coping with the situation.
However, Selena’s recent revelation has shed new light on the story. In a surprising twist, Selena disclosed that Hailey had privately reached out to her after receiving death threats from Selena’s supporters. This revelation has painted a different picture of Hailey’s behavior, suggesting she has been struggling with the situation behind the scenes.
Selena made it a point to address the issue on her Instagram story, taking a firm stance against hate and bullying. In a clear message to her followers, Selena expressed her disapproval of such behavior, reiterating that she does not condone it under any circumstances.
“Hailey Bieber reached out to me and let me know that she has been receiving death threats and such hateful negativity,” she wrote.
She added, “This isn’t what I stand for. No one should have to experience hate or bullying. I’ve always advocated for kindness and really want this all to stop.”
Concluding the message with a red heart emoji, Selena made her stance on the matter clear.
As of now, Hailey has not responded publicly to Selena’s post, leaving it to time to determine if Selena’s followers will take her message to heart.