Washington [US], March 10: Hailey Bieber’s representative has responded to claims that she liked a video targeting Selena Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco. The statement, issued to E! News, refutes the allegations, saying, “This never happened.” The spokesperson further emphasized that the entire story was fabricated by a content creator seeking to profit from an old, worn-out narrative.
For years, Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez have been subjects of comparison due to their past relationship with Justin Bieber. Selena dated the singer before he married Hailey, leading to constant scrutiny of their social media activity. Fans have dissected even the most subtle signs of support, such as Hailey liking a post about Selena’s engagement to Benny Blanco.
In 2023, Hailey faced accusations of targeting Selena on TikTok, which led to a flood of online hate and even death threats. Selena then stepped in to defend Hailey, urging her followers to refrain from bullying, stating that “no one should have to experience hate or bullying.”
Hailey has spoken out about the deeper issue, emphasizing that the negativity is far greater than just her and Selena. “I don’t think this is about me, Hailey Bieber, and Selena Gomez,” she said in June 2023. “This is not about the pitting between women and division between two women. It’s about the vile, disgusting hatred that can come from completely made-up and twisted narratives that can be really dangerous.”
In an effort to show unity and end the online feud, Hailey and Selena posed together at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala, hoping to silence divisive rumors once and for all.