Hailey Bieber, formerly Baldwin, and Selena Gomez have long been at the center of a perceived rivalry. This long-running narrative often stems from their respective relationships with Justin Bieber. Despite public speculation, both women have consistently expressed mutual respect on social media platforms.
The dynamic between them traces back to the early 2010s. Years before her marriage, Hailey frequently posted on social media, expressing admiration for Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez when they were a couple.
In 2012, Hailey famously tweeted about the then-couple, calling them “the perfect couple.” She also made a self-deprecating joke about being “alone forever.” The then-teenager also lauded Gomez as “more than flawless” in one of her social media posts.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez had an on-again, off-again relationship over the subsequent two years. By late 2015, Justin was seen with Hailey, though they were not officially dating at the time.
In November 2017, Justin reconciled with Gomez. However, sources indicated that Justin and Hailey continued to communicate via text messages, maintaining their relationship was platonic.
The “Jelena” relationship ended definitively by May 2018. The following month, reports confirmed Justin had rekindled his romance with Hailey. Justin proposed to the Rhode founder in July 2018. The couple married just two months later, in September 2018.