Selena Gomez Urges Kindness After Hailey Bieber’s Remarks

Selena Gomez has publicly responded to comments made by Hailey Bieber regarding their respective beauty brands, Rare Beauty and Rhode Skincare. In a now-deleted Instagram Story, Gomez, 33, called for kindness, 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 message, which was captured in a screenshot by multiple outlets including Just Jared and TMZ, reflects Gomez’s desire to quell ongoing tensions between the two celebrities.

Following her initial post, Gomez deleted the message and shifted her focus to promoting her upcoming music video and sharing moments with her husband, Benny Blanco. While she has not elaborated on her comments, Bieber, 28, recently addressed the scrutiny surrounding her skincare line in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. She expressed frustration about being compared to others in the industry, saying, “It’s always annoying being pitted against other people. I didn’t ask for that.”

The background of this situation is complex, as Gomez and Bieber have often been perceived as rivals due to their connections with singer Justin Bieber. Gomez and Justin, 31, were in an on-and-off relationship from 2009 until 2018. Shortly after their split, Justin married Hailey in September 2018. This timeline has fueled speculation and criticism from fans regarding the nature of their past relationships.

In a candid interview with GQ in March 2016, Justin reflected on his feelings about relationships, stating, “What if Hailey ends up being the girl I’m gonna marry, right? If I rush into anything, if I damage her, then it’s always gonna be damaged.” Despite the public’s interest in the dynamics of these relationships, both Gomez and Bieber have consistently denied any animosity between them. Hailey addressed this on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in 2022, emphasizing her respect for Gomez and the importance of healthy boundaries.

In March 2023, Gomez took to her Instagram Stories again to express her disapproval of the hate directed at Bieber, saying, “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.” Both celebrities have voiced concerns about the severe emotional toll that online harassment can take on individuals.

Hailey echoed these sentiments, stating, “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 highlighted the divisive nature of social media and the need for community rather than division.

As the conversation surrounding beauty brands and personal relationships continues, both Gomez and Bieber have underscored the importance of kindness and understanding. Their recent comments remind fans that public figures also navigate complex personal challenges and that compassion should prevail over negativity.