Selena Gomez responded to Hailey Bieber’s recent comments regarding their beauty brands, Rare Beauty and Rhode Skincare, urging kindness in a now-deleted social media post. Gomez, 33, expressed her sentiments through Instagram Stories, stating, “Just leave the girl alone. She can say whatever she wants. Doesn’t affect my life whatsoever. It’s just about relevance not intelligence. Be kind.” This post was shared with a screenshot captured by various outlets, including Just Jared and TMZ.
Following her initial remarks, Gomez deleted the post but later shared images highlighting her preparations for an upcoming music video and a cozy outing with husband Benny Blanco. While she has not elaborated further on her comments, Bieber, 28, recently addressed the ongoing comparisons between her skincare line and Gomez’s beauty brand. In a profile published by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, Bieber remarked, “It’s always annoying being pitted against other people. I didn’t ask for that.”
The relationship between Gomez and Bieber has been scrutinized for years, primarily due to their connections with Justin Bieber. Gomez dated Justin, 31, on and off from 2009 to 2018, before he began his relationship with Hailey. In a March 2016 interview with GQ, Justin reflected on his past with Gomez, emphasizing the importance of not rushing into relationships and the difficulty of healing emotional wounds.
Since their marriage in September 2018, Justin and Hailey have faced criticism from fans who believe there was overlap in the timeline of their relationships. Both Gomez and Hailey have publicly denied these claims. Hailey discussed the situation on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in 2022, stating, “It’s hard for me to talk about this because I don’t want to talk on either one of their behalf because it was their relationship.”
In March 2023, Gomez revealed through her Instagram Stories that Hailey had reached out regarding the hate she received online. “Hailey Bieber reached out to me and let me know that she has been receiving death threats and such hateful negativity. This isn’t what I stand for. No one should have to experience hate or bullying,” Gomez stated, reiterating her advocacy for kindness.
Hailey also shared her thoughts on the negativity surrounding their dynamic, saying, “The last few weeks have been very hard for everyone involved and millions of people are seeing so much hate around this which is extremely harmful.” She emphasized that while social media can foster connection, it can also create division.
The ongoing discourse between the two women highlights the challenges celebrities face in navigating public perception and personal relationships. As Gomez and Bieber continue to manage their respective brands and public images, their calls for kindness serve as a reminder of the impact of social media on mental health and personal well-being.
