The sweetness business is perhaps booming, but things between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber? Still seemingly rocky…and we ain’t talking A$AP. The 2 billionaire beauty moguls are back within the headlines after fans took Hailey’s recent comments as a not-so-subtle dig. And this time, Selena decided to talk up.
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Selena Gomez Seemingly States Her Piece
Selena Gomez hopped on Instagram early Saturday morning to reply to what many believed was a shady remark from Hailey Bieber. In a recent Wall Street Journal interview, Hailey Bieber called the constant comparisons between Rhode Beauty and other brands “annoying” — and while she never mentioned Selena Gomez or Rare Beauty by name, many imagine that’s exactly what (and who) she was talking about.
Nevertheless, sources near Hailey told TMZ that the comments weren’t geared toward Selena — and were actually about other skincare brands entirely. Either way, the TL ran with it… and y’all know Selena saw it too.
In a now-deleted post, Selena seemingly clapped back with a message on her Stories:
“Just leave the girl alone. She will be able to say whatever she wants. Doesn’t affect my life in any respect. It’s nearly relevance not intelligence. Be kind. All brands encourage me,” she wrote. “There may be room for everybody. And hopefully we are able to all stop,” Selena added.
Support & Shade Flood Hailey’s IG
Fans wasted no time running to the comments under Hailey Bieber’s WSJ Magazine cover post — and let’s just say, it was mixed energy. You already know some folks were in full support mode, gassing Mrs. Biebs up and reminding her she’s that girl. But others weren’t having it, stepping in to defend Selena and calling Hailey out for what they saw as subtle shade.
One Instagram user @jbiebersourcee commented, “that’s my Hailey.. she’s iconic ❤️”
This Instagram user @matias_no89 said, “‘I don’t feel competitive with people I’m not inspired by’
and that has hit a nerve with a certain someone and her fans“
And, Instagram user @itstheavarose wrote, “FACE CARD NEVER DECLINES! YOU ARE THE MOMENT ❤️❤️❤️”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @theelevatedlife.co added, “Rhode was the most important launch in Sephora history they usually’ve been mad ever since. Keep winning!!!“
While Instagram user @selenacopyhailey said, “she doesn’t even mention her and everyone seems to be so mad, oooh Hailey you make them so obsessed 😂”
Then Instagram user @carlahinostroza wrote, “We are usually not inspired by you either. Kindness and humility is every part!“
Instagram user @ilaydahelinnn shared, “Not inspired by? 😂😂😂😂😂😂”
Lastly, Instagram user @edithh.perezz added, “must have skip the query 🙄”
Now What Really Had Selena Pressing “Post”?
The longtime supposed tension between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez is seemingly still bubbling. And, fans think Hailey’s recent WSJ interview was the spark. When asked about her Rhode Beauty products being sold at Sephora alongside other brands, Hailey said, “I feel there’s space for everyone,” but followed it up with: “I don’t feel competitive with folks that I’m not inspired by.”
While it’s not clear if Hailey was directly shading Selena, what is clear is that each fanbases wasted no time taking sides — and the web was quick to attach the dots. Reps may say otherwise, nevertheless it didn’t take long before Selena addressed it directly on IG… and the drama picked right back up. And now, all eyes are on Hailey — and her husband Justin — to see if either of them decides to talk up or let the web do the talking.
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