The model acknowledges Gomez’s efforts to combat negativity and emphasises the need for empathy.

Hailey Bieber has publicly expressed gratitude to Selena Gomez for her efforts to diffuse tensions surrounding their alleged feud. Following Gomez’s Instagram post urging fans to stop sending hateful messages, Bieber took to her Instagram Story to share her appreciation and reflect on the situation.

The Rhode Beauty founder revealed that she and Gomez have been in communication over the past few weeks, working to address the ongoing speculation about their relationship. “I want to thank Selena for speaking out,” Bieber wrote, acknowledging the impact of the online discourse. She described the situation as “difficult for everyone involved” and criticised the divisive nature of social media, which she said fosters hate instead of unity.

“While social media is a powerful tool for connection, it often leads to misunderstandings and unnecessary conflict,” Bieber explained, urging everyone, including herself, to be mindful of their words and actions online. She concluded her message with a hopeful note: “In the end, love will always outweigh hate and negativity. There’s always an opportunity to approach each other with empathy and compassion.”

The rumours of animosity between Bieber and Gomez resurfaced last month after fans speculated that Bieber and Kylie Jenner mocked Gomez in response to a TikTok video where Gomez joked about over-laminating her eyebrows. Jenner quickly denied the claims, calling the accusations “silly” and insisting there was no intent to shade Gomez.

Gomez, for her part, addressed the situation earlier in the day, revealing that Bieber had reached out to her about receiving death threats and hateful messages. “This isn’t what I stand for,” Gomez wrote in her Instagram Story. “No one should have to experience hate or bullying.” She reiterated her commitment to kindness and urged her followers to cease the negativity.

The speculation around their dynamic has been ongoing for years, largely tied to Bieber’s marriage to Justin Bieber in 2018, shortly after his long-term relationship with Gomez ended. Both women have repeatedly denied any personal conflict. In a 2022 interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Bieber said, “There’s no drama personally,” and praised Gomez for the mutual respect they share.

Bieber also dismissed rumours of overlapping relationships with her husband and Gomez, clarifying that Justin was not involved with anyone else when their relationship began. “It’s not my character to interfere with someone else’s relationship,” she asserted.

By addressing the rumours and calling for peace, both women have set a tone of maturity and empathy, seeking to move past the speculation and negativity that have surrounded them.