Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber have taken a rare and serious legal step to shut down online speculation about their marriage. The superstar couple has issued a cease-and-desist notice to a TikTok creator whose viral videos claimed their relationship was “abusive” and “unhealthy,” igniting a heated debate about celebrity privacy, free speech, and the limits of online commentary.
According to reports, social media user Julie Theis received a legal notice from the Biebers’ attorney, Evan Spiegel of Lavely and Singer. The letter accused Theis of fabricating claims about the couple’s marriage and demanded the immediate removal of her videos. It also warned that continued publication of similar content could result in legal action.
Theis had posted multiple TikTok videos discussing celebrity relationships, using Justin and Hailey Bieber’s marriage as an example of what she described as “codependent” and “abusive dynamics.” The videos quickly went viral, drawing hundreds of thousands of likes and shares across TikTok and Instagram. However, the Biebers’ legal team stated that her content created a “false and defamatory narrative” that was highly damaging to their reputation.
Legal documents reportedly described Theis’ actions as “wrongful, actionable, and exposing her to substantial liability.” The notice further warned that she “acts at her own peril” if she continues spreading what the couple considers defamatory content.
In response, Theis confirmed on social media that she had received the cease-and-desist letter. She defended her videos as opinion-based commentary on relationship power dynamics rather than factual claims about the Biebers’ private lives. She argued that disagreement does not equal defamation and described the legal notice as an attempt to silence her voice. Calling the action “elitist” and “intimidating,” she stated that being offended by opinions does not justify legal threats.
Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber has publicly denied the rumors circulating online, calling them “baseless.” The couple’s representatives have also labeled the allegations “exhausting,” emphasizing that Justin and Hailey’s marriage remains strong. Married since 2018, the pair now share a young child and have long been subject to intense fan speculation about their relationship.
The incident has sparked broader conversations online about the boundaries between commentary and defamation, especially when public figures are involved. As social media continues to blur the lines between opinion, gossip, and factual reporting, this legal clash highlights the growing tension between digital creators and celebrity privacy.
For now, the Biebers have made their stance clear: speculation about their marriage will not go unanswered.