Hailey Bieber’s subtle reaction to Selena Gomez’s engagement post stirs heated debate among fans

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Following Selena Gomez's announcement of her engagement to Benny Blanco, Justin Bieber's wife, model Hailey Bieber, gave a subtle encouraging nod.

In response to the news shared by the 'Only Murders in the Building' actress on Wednesday, December 11, Hailey double-tapped her screen, joining over 11 million others in liking the post.

Hailey Bieber's subtle support for Selena Gomez's engagement

Over the years, Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez have had a complicated relationship because of their ties to Justin Bieber. Gomez was in an on-and-off relationship with Justin from 2010 to 2018. Justin went on to marry Hailey and they welcomed a child in August 2024.

Gomez, on the other hand, found love in Blanco. However, fans often pit both women against each other, fueling rumors that there is bad blood between them.

To dispel any rumors of animosity, both Gomez and Hailey took to their Instagram in 2023, E News reported.

Gomez told fans to stop the "bullying" in an Instagram Story and mentioned Hailey specifically.

“This isn't what I stand for,” in her March 2023 post, Selena wrote. “No one should have to experience hate or bullying," she added.

Hailey thanked Selena for standing up for her and cautioned her own followers about the perils of hate speech on the internet.

“While social media is an incredible way to connect and build community, moments like this only create extreme division instead of bringing people together," Hailey wrote at the time.

She went on to  say, “We all need to be more thoughtful about what we post and what we say including myself—I believe love will always be bigger than hate.”

Considering that Justin has collaborated with Benny on multiple singles, such as 'Somebody to Love', 'Love Yourself', and 'Cold Water', the model's most recent display of affection for Gomez and Blanco on social media is not surprising.

Additionally, Justin's 16-year-old sister Jazmyn Bieber liked the post, proving that Hailey is not the only woman in his life who is happy about Gomez and Blanco's engagement news.

Hailey Bieber liking Selena Gomez's engagement post sparks mixed reactions

As soon as Hailey Bieber liked Selena Gomez's engagement post, many social media users began criticizing the model for stalking her husband's ex.

A user wrote, "Omg she actually so obsessed so I hate when beliber said that Selenator can't move on from Justin and look at now who can't move on I'm pretty sure she actually stalk Selena story and everything she posted."

Another added, "I think it’s really sad and pathetic to like your ex’s husband post like wtf ? don’t you have self dignity?"

The third commentator remarked, "She’s still gonna be insecure lol."

"What an obsessed weirdo. She needs to leave Selena alone," said a critic.

But Hailey also received support for her gesture.

One wrote defending the model, "Hailey has been married for years and has a whole child with her husband."

"Insecure of what exactly? Hailey is a trendsetter!" said a supporter.

Another chimed in, "Ok now I was just hating on Selena a few hours ago, and yes I am a Hailey Bieber fan, but Hailey liking her photo is a nice sign they worked it out in a remix, I still don’t like Selena cause of stuff she’s done. But come on now."

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