Since Hailey and Justin Bieber’s romance began in 2016, their relationship has often been in the public eye. Hailey faced criticism for dating Justin soon after his breakup with Selena Gomez, a fan favourite. Despite her marriage and pregnancy announcement, public scrutiny hasn’t ceased for the model.
After revealing her pregnancy in early May, Hailey felt compelled to address rumours about the stability of her relationship with Justin Bieber. In a recent interview with W Magazine, Hailey, 27, openly discussed the persistent rumours about her marriage to Justin, 30. Earlier this year, speculation arose that their five-year marriage was on shaky ground.
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Hailey recently dismissed these rumours, which she said were exacerbated by her father, Stephen Baldwin. “People have made me feel so bad about my relationship since day one. ‘Oh, they’re falling apart. They hate each other. They’re getting divorced,’” Hailey, founder of Rhode, shared.
Stephen Baldwin had contributed to the rumours by sharing a faith-based post asking for prayers for Hailey and Justin. He reposted an Instagram Reel by Victor Marx, urging Christians to pray for the couple. Following this, the couple announced they were expecting a baby, sharing the news in a heartfelt Instagram post. They also renewed their wedding vows to celebrate this new chapter.
In her interview with W Magazine, Hailey expressed frustration, saying, “It’s like people don’t want to believe that we’re happy.” She acknowledged that while all relationships have ups and downs, fans and the media haven’t allowed her to enjoy her marriage. Despite years of criticism, Hailey admitted she still finds it hurtful and hasn’t developed a thick skin.
Hailey also revealed her deep love for Justin, explaining her initial reluctance to have a child because she cherished their time alone together. She kept her pregnancy a secret for six months, preferring privacy because her belly wasn’t yet showing. However, by the end of her second trimester, she decided to share the news, tired of the stress of hiding it. She managed to conceal her pregnancy by wearing oversized clothing until it became obvious.
–Farheen Ali