Selena Gomez has seemingly addressed comments made by Hailey Bieber regarding their long-rumored feud in a recent Instagram Stories post that has since been deleted. This comes in the wake of a cover interview with WSJ. Magazine’s Innovators Issue, where Hailey discussed the pressures of being compared to Gomez’s beauty brand, Rare Beauty.
During Hailey’s interview, she commented on the difficult nature of being pitted against others in the beauty industry. “It’s always annoying being pitted against other people. I didn’t ask for that,” she stated. She also mentioned that it can be challenging when people create narratives about her, stating, “When people want to see you a certain way… it’s not up to you to change that.”
In response, Selena shared her thoughts through her social media, urging for kindness and voicing her desire for the narrative surrounding their relationship to cease. Her message read, “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. All brands inspire me. There is room for everyone.” She concluded her post with a hopeful message for a peaceful resolution to their ongoing public speculation.
The resurfacing of these comments highlights a long-standing narrative that has followed both women, primarily linked to Gomez’s past relationship with Hailey’s husband, Justin Bieber. Despite attempts by both parties to dispel the rumors—including a friendly photo together at a gala in 2022—the speculation persists.
Hailey has previously expressed her frustration over the narrative pitting her against Gomez, condemning the discourse as “vile” and “disgusting.” She emphasized that the focus should be on the harm caused by such narratives rather than on their relationship, stating that it’s disappointing that the issues continue to be perpetuated by the public.
This ongoing saga serves as a reminder of the pressures and challenges that come with public life, especially for women in competitive industries. Gomez’s affirming words encourage unity and support among women, showcasing a desire for an end to negativity and rivalry.