Hailey Bieber has responded to the ‘annoying’ Selena Gomez comparisons as she hit out at being ‘pitted against other people’.
In an interview with WSJ. Magazine this week, Hailey was asked how she feels when the Rhode Beauty founder’s brand is compared to Selena’s Rare Beauty brand. Hailey sold her business to e.l.f for $1billion earlier this year.
Hailey, 28, is married to husband Justin and the couple are parents to son Jack, one – but he previously dated Selena on-and-off from 2010 through 2018.
She said: ‘It’s always annoying being pitted against other people. I didn’t ask for that. When people want to see you a certain way and they’ve made up a story about you in their minds, it’s not up to you to change that.’
‘I think there is space for everybody. I don’t feel competitive with people that I’m not inspired by.’
While Selena and Hailey have repeatedly denied being in a feud, it hasn’t stopped fans from speculating that their pair have fallen out over Justin in the past.
Hailey Bieber, 28, has responded to the ‘annoying’ Selena Gomez comparisons as she hit out at being ‘pitted against other people’ (pictured in March)
In an interview with WSJ. Magazine this week, Hailey was asked how she feels when the Rhode Beauty founder’s brand is compared to Selena’s Rare Beauty brand
The pair eventually tried to quell rumors of a falling out by posing together for a photo in 2022.
And as Selena said ‘I do’ to Benny Blanco last month, her ex Justin was trolled by social media users – with many simply sharing GIFs of the singer with both Selena and his wife Hailey.
Others continuously mentioned that the Wolves songstress had tied the knot, with one penning, ‘the love of your life got married,’ referencing to his ex-girlfriend.
‘We just know you’re hurting rn,’ another shared, while one added, ‘His wife posting all these photos.’
In one of the posts, Justin’s song I Do played in the background. He dropped the track earlier this month which is seemingly dedicated to his wife Hailey.
‘Anybody think it’s funny how the song he chose is I Do,’ an Instagram user penned, and one added, ‘Kinda wild to post this “I do” on the day his ex gets married.’
However, others came to the singer’s defense with one sharing, ‘he’s allowed to post on his Instagram… that’s literally what instagram is for!! just a reminder!’
Back in 2009, Justin and Selena first met when they were introduced by their managers. And the following year, the pair sparked up romance rumors when spotted on a date.
Hailey is married to husband Justin and the couple are parents to son Jack, one – but he previously dated Selena on-and-off from 2010 through 2018
The former couple continued to have an on-and-off again romance until their final split in 2018 (pictured in 2011 in LA)
Their budding romance was confirmed soon after and the two stars also attended red carpet events together, such as the 2011 American Music Awards.
But in 2012, Justin and Selena broke up – only for the Baby hitmaker to confirm that they had gotten back together in 2014.
The former couple continued to have an on-and-off again romance until their final split in 2018.
That same year, Justin tied the knot with Hailey – and the pair welcomed their first child together last year in August.
While Selena has known Benny for many years, she didn’t confirm their romance until late 2023.
And last year in December, the Only Murders In The Building actress revealed that the record producer had popped the big question.
