The Academy Museum’s second annual gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Saturday evening saw Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber pose for a photo together, causing a stir on the internet. Despite the 26-year-old supermodel previously denying any involvement in taking Justin Bieber from the pop star, the two celebrities appeared chummy as they smiled with their faces close together. During the star-studded event, Selena sat upright in her chair with one hand by her side and the other on her thigh, while the Lose You to Love Me singer tenderly wrapped an arm around Hailey’s leg as she knelt alongside her.
Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber made headlines as they posed for a photo together at the Academy Museum’s second annual gala. The event took place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Saturday evening. The internet went wild over the photo, which showed the two women embracing each other warmly. This gesture laid to rest the rumors that the two had been pitted against each other for years. Reports suggest that their decision to be photographed together was an attempt to show the public that there are no bad feelings between them. According to sources, they wanted to shut down any speculation of drama between them.
The atmosphere was relaxed as Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber were spotted together at the Academy Museum Gala, with photos showing them hugging and drinking cocktails. An insider revealed that both women have moved on and are happy in their own lives, and they wanted to show that there’s no animosity between them anymore. Justin Bieber did not attend the event, but is reportedly pleased that everyone can move on peacefully. Hailey recently clarified the timeline of her relationship with Justin, dispelling rumors that she “stole” him from Selena that had been circulating among fans for years.
In the past, these two ladies have been constantly compared and pitted against each other, but they seemed to be in good spirits as they conversed and put an end to any rumors of tension between them.
Gomez gave Hailey a warm embrace during their encounter as captured by the media. In a recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Hailey Baldwin, the founder of Rhode, denied allegations that Justin Bieber cheated on Selena Gomez with her. She emphasized that they only started “hooking up” in 2018 when Justin was already single. Hailey also stated that she would never interfere with someone’s relationship because she was raised better than that.
Truthful: Recently, Hailey and Justin were spotted together, which has sparked interest among fans. This sighting comes after Hailey addressed the rumors surrounding her and Justin’s relationship timeline. Fans had speculated for years that she “stole” Justin from Selena Gomez. Hailey revealed that they had a previous fling in 2016 and rekindled their relationship in mid-2018, shortly after Justin’s breakup with Selena. By July of that same year, they were engaged and married two months later. Hailey acknowledged that while it may look bad from the outside, it was the right decision for Justin and Selena to end their relationship, but she respects their long history together and doesn’t want to speak on their behalf. Selena’s hit song from 2020, Lose You to Love Me, seemed to reference the situation with lyrics like “In two months you replaced us like it was easy.”
The model recently appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she defended herself against rumors of cheating with Justin Bieber while he was still dating Selena Gomez back in 2012. As Justin and Selena’s relationship spanned almost a decade, their fans felt emotionally invested in their high-profile romance. When they eventually broke up, Hailey became the subject of online backlash and fan conspiracies. She shared that a lot of the hate she receives comes from people accusing her of ‘stealing’ Justin from Selena, and the fact that Justin had wished to be with someone else. However, Hailey clarified that this is not the case and that people can wish for things, but it doesn’t necessarily make them true. She also mentioned that coming across hateful comments and posts from ‘Jelena’ devotees has made her feel numb to the criticism.
Hailey emphasized that when she and Justin initially began their relationship, he wasn’t seeing anyone else. She also made it clear that it goes against her values to get involved with someone who is already in a committed relationship, as she was brought up with better values than that. This was observed when Justin and Hailey were seen together in 2020.
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The era has come to a close: Hailey acknowledged the public’s interest in the relationship between Justin and Selena, but stated that it was the right decision for them to move on. She refused to speak on behalf of either party, respecting their complicated history together. The model also addressed the ongoing rumors about any overlap between herself and Selena, admitting that she had never spoken about the topic before. Despite the continued attention from the public, Hailey emphasized the importance of moving forward and leaving the past behind.
According to the interviewee, a significant amount of online hate comes from people accusing her of stealing her partner and expressing their wish that he had ended up with someone else. Although it is acceptable to have such thoughts, they do not reflect the reality of the situation. She shared these thoughts with Alex Cooper on the topic of ‘Jelena’ backlash.
Hailey Bieber shared that despite the passage of time, online hate and trolling directed towards her still persists. She revealed that if she were to go live at this moment, it would still be happening. When asked by TV personality Anderson Cooper about rumors that she had a romantic relationship with Justin Bieber while he was still dating Selena Gomez, Hailey expressed her desire to set the record straight. The truth, however, was not disclosed in the video clip. Selena and Justin began their relationship in 2010 when Selena was 18 and Justin was 16. They experienced a series of breakups and reconciliations until 2018.
Unhealthy: During an interview with NPR in January 2020, while promoting her album Rare, Selena opened up about her past relationship with Justin Bieber. She disclosed that the song “Lose You to Love Me” helped her come to terms with the breakup and understand that their nearly decade-long relationship was not healthy. The public’s last sighting of the pair was in March of that year. In June, news broke about Justin’s relationship with Hailey Baldwin, and shortly after, the two got married in a courthouse in New York in September 2018. They later had a religious ceremony the following year.
During his late teens, Justin displayed some erratic behavior, which resulted in him being arrested for drunk driving and vandalism. However, the Hold On artist decided to seek help from a pastor instead of undergoing rehabilitation. Despite acknowledging that he was a victim of certain abuses, Justin believes that it is dangerous to stay in a victim mentality. In the documentary series Justin Bieber: Seasons, the Confident singer admitted to being addicted to drugs, which he used as an escape mechanism. He attributed his experimentation with drugs to his youth and exposure to the entertainment industry, where he had a lot of money and people surrounding him, vying for his attention.
Additional struggles emerged for the Mood artist in June when he was diagnosed with Ramsey Hunt syndrome, leading to partial facial paralysis and difficulties in performing. Rather than seeking rehabilitation, the superstar turned to his pastor and relied on faith to overcome the challenges of the condition and become sober. This resulted in the cancellation of his world tour, which had already been put on pause at the time of his diagnosis. During an interview, Selena mentioned that she had to understand the emotional abuse she experienced as a child and the choices she made as an adult. Despite not wanting to talk about it, she shared her experience and is proud of how strong she has become. The Calm Down singer is now a mental health advocate and has launched the Wondermind website to offer tools for those facing various struggles while also working towards destigmatizing mental health issues.
Selena has not only made a name for herself in Hollywood but has also devoted her time and energy to raising awareness about mental health. She recently initiated the launch of Wondermind, a website that aims to provide support and resources for those struggling with mental health issues. This shows her dedication towards making a positive impact on society. A photo of Selena taken in LA in September 2022 is included.
