Selena Gomez has publicly responded to remarks made by Hailey Bieber regarding their respective beauty brands, Rare Beauty and Rhode Skincare. In a now-deleted post on her Instagram Stories, Gomez urged 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 statement came after Bieber expressed her frustrations over being compared to Gomez in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
Gomez’s post, which has since been removed, included a screenshot that was shared widely by outlets such as Just Jared and TMZ. Following this, she showcased her upcoming music video glam and shared moments with her husband, Benny Blanco. While Gomez has not elaborated on her comments, Bieber addressed the issue of comparison during her interview, saying, “It’s always annoying being pitted against other people. I didn’t ask for that.”
The relationship history between Gomez, Bieber, and Justin Bieber, 31, adds a layer of complexity to the narrative. Gomez and Justin dated on and off from 2009 until 2018. Shortly after their breakup, Justin began his relationship with Hailey Bieber. In a 2016 interview with GQ, Justin noted the importance of timing and caution in relationships, emphasizing, “What if Hailey ends up being the girl I’m gonna marry, right? If I rush into anything… it’s always gonna be damaged.”
Since their marriage in September 2018, Justin and Hailey have faced public scrutiny, often from fans who believe there was overlap in their relationships. Both Gomez and Hailey have denied these claims on multiple occasions. In a 2022 appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Hailey said, “It’s hard for me to talk about this because I don’t want to talk on either one of their behalf… I know what had to happen for that to come back together in a healthy way.”
Gomez has previously expressed her concern for Hailey. In March 2023, she revealed via Instagram Stories that Hailey had been receiving death threats and harassment. Gomez stated, “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.”
In response to the ongoing negativity, Hailey also shared her perspective, stating, “The last few weeks have been very hard for everyone involved. 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 lead to division among fans.
As both women navigate their careers in the beauty industry, the public interest in their personal lives continues to fuel ongoing discussions about rivalry and respect in the world of celebrity culture.
