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From Hailey Bieber receiving 'death threats' to clarification post by Selena Gomez, here’s what’s happening in the social media drama

Dristi SharmaMarch 27, 2023 | 15:45 IST

It is unclear if there was a real altercation between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, but it is evident that their supporters are engaging in a heated exchange on social media. While some individuals do not care about the situation, others are thoroughly entertained by this fan-fueled spectacle.

ICYMI: Here's a quick recap

  • Hailey and Kendall were trolled after they posted a TikTok video in which (Selena fans believe) they were taking a dig at Selena Gomez's vacation photos, which she already was body shamed for. 
  • In the video, Kendall, Hailey and Justine Skye (you must have heard her song Collide) were lip-syncing to the lyrics, "I'm not saying she deserved it but I'm saying is god timings is always right."
  • Then, two months later, the whole thing erupted after Selena posted a now-deleted TikTok video admitting that she laminated her eyebrows "too much".
  • After this, Kylie posted a photo on her Instagram story showing off her eyebrows with the caption "This was an accident?????"
Photo: Kylie Jenner's Instagram story/ independent.co.uk
  • Kylie goes on to post another photo, with Hailey and her eyebrows.
Photo: Kylie Jenner's Instagram story
  • Fans add two and two and TikTok and Instagram erupt in flames.

[READ MORE: Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez are in a brand new drama, with fans divided]

What's the latest? 

While this incident was started and fueled by the fandoms of the stars and other bored people, things have accelerated to a whole new level: 

  • Selena's fans started digging out old videos and tweets of Hailey Bieber, where she was either fangirling over Selena or taking shade at her.
Photo: Hailey Bieber's old tweet
  • Selena Gomez on Friday, March 24, shared on her Instagram story that Hailey Bieber contacted her to express concern about the online hate she has been receiving since the recent drama. Hailey even shared that she is receiving death threats.

Selena took the opportunity to encourage her followers to refrain from bullying and spreading negativity.  

Hailey Bieber reached out to me and let me know that she has been receiving death threats and such hateful negativity. 
- Selena Gomez

Here's the complete note: 

Photo: Selena Gomez's Story/ Instagram/Selena Gomez


 A few hours later, Hailey Bieber posted an extensive note thanking Selena Gomez for "speaking out." 

I want to thank Selena for speaking out, as her and I have been discussing the last few weeks how to move past this ongoing narrative between her and I. 
- Hailey Bieber

Here's the complete note: 

But some fans still can't let it go. Check out some reactions: 

This isn't the first time when Hailey Bieber has spoken about the hate she receives for marrying Justin Bieber. 

  • In September of last year, Hailey Bieber talked about the hate she has received from fans on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. 

Listen here if you want: 

 

“It’s not my character to mess with someone’s relationship. I would just never do that.
- Hailey Bieber said when she was asked as why people see her as a 'Home Wrecker'
  • Later, Selena spoke out on TikTok, saying that no one should ever be spoken to in that way.
  •  A couple of weeks after this, the two women were seen together at the Academy Museum Gala held in Los Angeles.

FYI, there are rumours that Selena and Zyan Mallik are dating. 


READ MORE: How Hailey-Kendall drama helped Selena Gomez become the most followed woman on Instagram

Last updated: March 27, 2023 | 17:08
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