1 July 2023,Mumbai : In a recent interview, Hailey Bieber candidly discussed the online feud and hate she received following a TikTok incident involving Selena Gomez. The wife of pop star Justin Bieber revealed her thoughts on the matter, emphasising that the animosity between her and Selena is a false narrative created to divide two women.
The controversy began when Selena Gomez shared a TikTok video where she humorously confessed to over-laminating her eyebrows a few months prior. This lighthearted moment quickly escalated when Kylie Jenner, a friend of Hailey Bieber, posted a photo of herself with the caption “this was an accident???” over her own brows. Jenner then shared a picture of Hailey’s brows as well. Users on social media accused Hailey and Kylie of targeting Selena without provocation.
Addressing the TikTok drama, Hailey Bieber remarked, “I don’t think that this is about me, Hailey Bieber, and Selena Gomez—this is not about this pitting between two women and division between two women. It’s about the vile, disgusting hatred that can come from completely made-up and twisted and perpetuated narratives. That can be really dangerous.”
Expressing her disapproval of the notion of women being pitted against one another, Hailey added, “I don’t like this whole idea of Team This Person. I’m just not about that. I want to be able to bring people together… I hate it. I’ve hated it since the beginning. And I think that kind of goes back to a little bit of just being misunderstood when it’s like time and time again I don’t know why I keep having to say, and we keep having to say, that there is no issue and there is no problem. It’s so disappointing that people still behave this way over a man. It’s the world we live in unfortunately.”
The ongoing feud between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez has garnered significant attention due to their respective relationships with Justin Bieber. Selena and Justin had a high-profile relationship lasting approximately eight years, which ended in March 2018. Hailey and Justin became engaged in July 2018 and tied the knot by the end of the year.
Hailey’s open discussion about the false narrative surrounding her and Selena aims to shed light on the dangers of online hatred and the division caused by baseless rumours. She emphasises her desire to promote unity rather than perpetuate rivalry, expressing disappointment that such behaviour still occurs in society.
As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and understanding, encouraging individuals to reject the divisive nature of online feuds and focus on building a more inclusive and supportive environment for All
By: Tanya Chantola