The supposed rivalry between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez has been a social media obsession, especially in recent months. And it’s not an exaggeration: countless users have attacked both women over supposed disses and shade being thrown. But Hailey has finally decided to set the record straight.
The truth is, women often grow up in an environment that constantly teaches us to compare ourselves to one another. When romantic relationships enter the picture, that comparison only gets stronger—because, let’s admit it, sometimes it’s hard not to look back and wonder if “the ex” was prettier, cooler, or more beloved. Now, imagine living that out in front of millions of people, with cameras, paparazzi, and comments flooding in every time you post a photo.
What Hailey Bieber Really Thinks About Selena Gomez
Hailey Bieber made her feelings crystal clear in a recent interview with WSJ Magazine:
“It’s always annoying to have to face people’s comments. I didn’t ask for this.”
With that one statement, she clarified that she has no issues with Selena Gomez, and that the alleged rivalry is more of a narrative created by fans and the media than a reality between them. Hailey asserted that she refuses to keep fueling the drama and that her priority is finding peace in her life and her relationship.
Selena, for her part, has also tried to put an end to the topic more than once. Both have shown that there is no real feud, even having cordial public interactions. Yet, the world seems determined to pit them against each other, as if two women who loved the same person can’t coexist without hatred.
Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez aren’t enemies; they are just two women who had to live out their love stories in the public eye. And even if the internet insists on making them compete, they’ve chosen something much more difficult: calm. Maybe that is the real glow-up.
Because yes, comparing yourself to “the ex” is something we’ve all done at some point, even if we don’t want to admit it. But doing so gets us nowhere; it only steals our peace. Everyone has their own story, their own time, and their own way of loving.
Perhaps that’s what Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez are reminding us without saying it directly: not every story needs a dramatic finale. Sometimes, it’s just about stop looking at the other person and starting to look at what truly matters: our own peace.
This article was originally published in Spanish by Celina Lozano on Cultura Colectiva on October 17, 2025.
