Hailey Bieber Addresses Selena Gomez Fans and Online Hate: “You Don’t Have to Like Me, But You Don’t Have to Say Anything Either”

In a candid interview on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Hailey Bieber opened up about the relentless online hate she receives due to her husband Justin Bieber’s past relationship with Selena Gomez. Speaking with host Alex Cooper, Hailey delved into the misconceptions and harsh judgments she faces from some of Selena’s fans.

Addressing the Rumors

One of the primary issues Hailey addressed was the persistent rumor that she “stole” Justin from Selena. She emphasized that this narrative is false, stating clearly, “When him and I ever started like hooking up or like anything of that sort, he was not ever in a relationship ever at any point. I would never…mess with someone’s relationship. I would just never do that. I was raised better than that.”

Hailey’s frustration is palpable as she recounts the ongoing hate she receives, which she believes stems from fans who wish Justin had ended up with someone else. “That’s fine, you can wish that all you want, but that’s just not the case,” she asserts.

An Emotional Plea

The online vitriol reached a boiling point for Hailey in April when she made an emotional plea on TikTok, asking for the harassment to stop. “Enough time has gone by where it’s valid to leave me alone. I beg of you, truly,” she said, adding, “Be miserable somewhere else.”

Reflecting on this plea during the podcast, Hailey explained, “I was like half joking but I was being half serious… I like woke up one day and I was like I can’t believe we’re still doing this.”

No Expectations from Selena

Despite the turmoil, Hailey acknowledges that she does not expect Selena to intervene publicly. “She has been in this industry much longer than I have, and maybe there’s something that she knows about like it wouldn’t fix anything,” Hailey remarked. She stressed that she holds no expectations for Selena to address her fans on Hailey’s behalf, recognizing the complexities of the situation.

A Message of Mutual Respect

Hailey’s message to Selena’s fans is clear and firm: “You’re not obligated to like me, but I believe that no matter what there can always be mutual respect between people. And to me, that means just you don’t have to say anything.”

Clearing the Air

In a revealing moment, Hailey confirmed that she and Selena have spoken since her marriage to Justin, underscoring that there is no bad blood between them. “It’s all respect. It’s all love,” she said. “If everybody on our side knows what happened and we’re good and we could walk away from it with clarity and respect, then that’s fine.”

Hailey Bieber’s interview sheds light on the personal toll of public scrutiny and emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and understanding, even in the often volatile world of celebrity relationships.