Hailey Bieber recently sparked rumors of a feud with Selena Gomez after sharing Beyoncé’s cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” on her Instagram Story. The post, accompanied by the caption “whew ??,” came shortly after Beyoncé released her new album, “Cowboy Carter.” Many social media users speculated that Bieber's post was a subtle jab at Gomez, who previously dated her husband, Justin Bieber.
Some fans expressed their belief that Hailey's actions indicated an obsession with Selena Gomez, while others defended her, suggesting that she was simply enjoying a highly anticipated track from Beyoncé's album. Despite ongoing rumors of tension between Hailey and Selena, the model addressed the issue last summer, denouncing the divisive narrative created by fans.
During an interview, Hailey emphasized that the perceived rivalry between her and Selena was not the issue at hand. She condemned the harmful effects of fabricated narratives and the resulting hatred that can arise from them. Hailey expressed her disapproval of the division caused by the 'team this person' versus 'team that person' mentality.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber dated on and off for eight years before their final breakup in 2018. Shortly after their split, Justin became engaged to Hailey, leading to backlash from Gomez's fans, including death threats towards Hailey. The couple eventually married in a New York courthouse in 2018 and held a second ceremony in South Carolina the following year.
