In a new interview with *WSJ Magazine, Hailey Bieber opened up about how tiring and unwanted it is to constantly be compared to Selena Gomez. Hailey explained that she never asked for the rivalry narrative: “It’s always annoying being pitted against other people. I didn’t ask for that,” she stated.
She also made clear that competition in her beauty-business world is limited to herself. “I think there is space for everybody. I don’t feel competitive with people that I’m not inspired by,” she added. Although she didn’t name Selena directly, the comparison was widely interpreted as referring to Gomez and her brand.
Hailey’s point: She wants to shift the conversation away from manufactured rivalries among women, especially when they share indirect connections (like past relationships) and have separate careers. She emphasized that the version of conflict portrayed in the media isn’t reflective of her feelings.
On the other side, Selena Gomez responded to the interview with a post on Instagram (which she later deleted). Her message read: “She can say whatever she wants. Doesn’t affect my life whatsoever. It’s just about relevance not intelligence. Be kind. All brands inspire me. There is room for everyone. And hopefully we can all stop.”
In addition, Selena made a post urging her followers to “just leave the girl alone,” referencing the ongoing social media and headlines around Hailey. Gomez’s tone: one of de-escalation, with a reminder that kindness and inclusivity matter more than fueling drama.
What emerges from both sides is a mutual desire to distance themselves from the feud narrative. Hailey is frustrated with constant comparisons; Selena is asking fans and the media to stop amplifying them. It’s interesting how this echoes a broader criticism: the media often pits women against each other or attaches rivalry to shared associations rather than actual conflict.
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For viewers and followers of both women, this episode highlights a few key takeaways:
- The business world of beauty and celebrity comes with added layers of scrutiny when personal histories are involved.
- Both Hailey and Selena are asserting that their professional paths and personal lives should be judged on their own merits, separately from each other.
- Even when one person’s words are interpreted as slighting another, the other party may choose not to engage in escalation, and instead appeal for calm and kindness.
The narrative may continue to evolve, but for now the message is clear: Hailey Bieber wants peace from the comparison game, and Selena Gomez wants the focus to shift from rivalry to respect.
