Hailey Bieber Shares Intimate Family Moment Amid Marital Speculation
Hailey Bieber has shared a sweet and intimate photograph of her husband Justin Bieber with their young son Jack Blues, directly countering widespread rumours of marital difficulties. The 29-year-old model took to her Instagram Story to post a candid snapshot she captured of the 31-year-old Yukon singer holding and admiring their toddler.
Matching Buzz Cuts and Daddy Admiration
The adorable image showed both Justin and Jack sporting matching fresh buzz cuts, with Hailey overlaying the photograph with the heartfelt caption 'just like Daddy.' Justin appeared shirtless in the photo, displaying his extensive tattoo collection and piercings while enjoying a bonding moment with their baby boy, whom they welcomed into the world in August 2024.
Timing Follows Social Media Controversies
This family post arrives amidst significant social media drama where both Hailey and Justin faced accusations of liking posts suggesting their marriage might be crumbling. Seemingly fighting back against these persistent rumours, Hailey shared the snapshot mere hours after Justin was alleged to have 'liked' a 2016 photograph depicting him kissing his former girlfriend Selena Gomez.
This incident followed closely on the heels of Hailey vehemently denying that she had reposted a marital 'abuse' TikTok video. Approximately a week prior, the Rhode skincare founder faced accusations of reposting a content creator's TikTok video that labelled her a 'tolerant codependent' married to a 'mediocre, abusive addict.' Although Hailey promptly deleted what she claimed was a mistaken repost, multiple social media accounts asserted they had preserved screengrabs as evidence.
Legal Action and Ongoing Scrutiny
After the controversial video gained viral traction, Hailey attempted to pursue legal action against the content creator for publicly discussing her marriage with Justin. The couple's relationship, which transitioned from an on-off dynamic to a now seven-year marriage, has remained under intense public scrutiny ever since Justin concluded his intermittent relationship with Selena Gomez definitively in early 2018.
Remarkably, Justin rekindled his romance with Hailey merely three months after that breakup and proceeded to marry her later that same year. Although Gomez herself married music producer Benny Blanco last September, both her marriage and Justin's continue generating headlines as devoted fans meticulously monitor every social media interaction.
Hailey's Previous Comments on Public Speculation
Before seemingly rebutting the rumours with her 'just like Daddy' post, Hailey had previously spoken openly about how constant fan theories and feud speculation affect her. In a May 2023 Vogue cover story, she expressed feeling powerless against the narrative, stating 'there's nothing [she] can do about that' anymore.
'I feel like I've fought so hard to try to get people to understand me, or know who I am, or see me for me. And people just don't want to sometimes,' she lamented during the interview. 'People being like, "They're getting divorced" and "They're this and they're not even happy": It is such a mindf***. I cannot even begin to explain it. It's a crazy life to live.'
She further elaborated on the psychological impact, adding: 'And there's nothing you can do about that. I've been in a position where I've tried to tell my side of a story or correct a narrative or tell the truth of a lie and then they go, "Well, she's lying." Imagine how trapping that feels.'
The intimate family photograph, showcasing Justin's tender moment with their son, appears strategically timed as Hailey's subtle yet powerful clapback against persistent rumours of marital woes, following weeks of alleged shady 'likes' and 'reposts' across social media platforms.