Justin Bieber Backtracks On Controversial Instagram Post About Wife Hailey Bieber

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22-05-2025

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3rd, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Friedman/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)
In the ever-watchful world of celebrity relationships, few duos command as much attention as Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber. This week, the pop star found himself at the centre of a social media drama (again) after editing down an Instagram caption that originally aired a rather personal—and pointed—moment between him and his wife.
The now-altered post was meant to celebrate Hailey's much-anticipated debut on the cover of Vogue . But fans were quick to screenshot the original caption, in which Justin confessed to a past spat where he once told Hailey she'd 'never end up on the front of the magazine'—a comment he chalked up to feeling 'disrespected' at the time. 'Yikes, I know, so mean,' the 31-year-old wrote. 'Baby, u already know, but forgive me… clearly I was sadly mistaken.'
Cue some (warranted) backlash, with fans accusing the singer of throwing his relationship under the bus despite Hailey defending their connection in the profile.
The caption has since been swapped out for a cryptic string of emojis—'🤷‍♂️👉🫶🥲'—a subtle gesture that, unsurprisingly, did little to escape the notice of eagle-eyed fans.
'Bro thought he would edit the caption and nobody would notice,' one follower commented. Another called the move 'crazy,' accusing the star of airing 'dirty laundry' on what should have been Hailey's big day. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 06: Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are seen on December 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
Later, Justin shared a picture of a pink sea creature with the caption, 'On hard days like today, these rare little creatures give me some joy'—a veiled nod, perhaps, to the aftermath.
Meanwhile, in her magazine profile, Hailey didn't hold back. Addressing the relentless breakup rumours she and her husband face, the Rhode Beauty founder laughed off the drama.
'You would think after having a child, people would maybe move on,' she said. 'But no.'
She then credited her husband's advice: 'There is no winning.' Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber via Instagram.com/haileybieber
The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, recently renewed their vows and welcomed their first child, Jack Blues Bieber. Since beginning their family, the two seem as loved up as ever, with Justin calling Hailey 'the greatest woman I have and will ever know,' in an Instagram Story earlier this year.