They said it won’t last, but Hailey and Justin Bieber silenced the doubters with a heartwarming pregnancy announcement on Instagram. The separation of Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber has dominated headlines for the past month. However, with their recent fifth-anniversary celebration and pregnancy reveal on Instagram, the whispers of a split and the blame games have officially ended.
In the video shared on Instagram, Justin cuddled Hailey and her baby bump from behind as she wore a white, lace-trimmed dress reminiscent of her wedding gown. The couple has not disclosed any information regarding the gender or expected due date, leaving their Instagram caption blank. While a majority of the fans have expressed happiness for the couple upon learning about Hailey Bieber’s pregnancy, others have gone too far with their hurtful remarks about her on the internet.
Trigger Warning: Hailey Bieber’s Pregnancy and the Persistent Problem of Online Misogyny
Despite receiving an overwhelming amount of support from fans and celebrities on their social media posts, the new mother, Hailey Bieber, has also faced a barrage of hateful remarks. The comments go far beyond the usual negativity from disgruntled fans, unlike lighthearted jabs or playful insults, these remarks are undeniably malicious, reaching the stage of excessive cruelty.
“Praying for a miscarriage.”
“Babies don’t save marriages.”
“She finally trapped him, then.”
“Is she even pregnant looks photoshop.”
The outdated and repulsive sexist cliché that Hailey Bieber “entrapped” her husband of over five years by becoming pregnant exposes the deep-seated misogyny that still plagues our society. This incident is a stark reminder of the progress we need to make and the urgent need for a wake-up call.
The scrutiny surrounding Hailey Bieber’s pregnancy announcement did not erupt in a vacuum. It dates back to when Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin started dating. Their relationship began amidst controversy, with accusations of infidelity leveled at Justin Bieber. They married young in 2018, and their union attracted criticism, with Hailey disproportionately bearing the most of it.
Hailey Bieber unfairly received blame for the dissolution of Justin Bieber’s prior relationship with Selena Gomez. Fans were surprised by their sudden marriage in 2018. Over the past month, numerous news outlets have speculated about trouble in paradise for Justin and Hailey Bieber, citing their reported separation. This speculation intensified after Hailey’s father, Stephen Baldwin, publicly requested prayers for the couple, fueling rumors of a rift. The viral rumors practically insinuated a potential divorce.
Hailey Bieber also addressed the charges of snatching Justin from his ex in Alex Cooper’s 2022 podcast, “Call Her Daddy.” She admired Gomez and explicitly denied dating Justin Bieber while he was in a relationship. While everyone on the internet has the freedom to express their views and opinions, and no one has to like someone forcefully. Nevertheless, shouldn’t there be a limit to hatred, especially with the misogyny bursting in Hailey Bieber’s comment section right now? This is not misplaced affection for another woman; it is a long-held hatred of women.
“I can say, period, point blank, I was never with him when he was in a relationship with anybody — that’s the end of it.”
Hailey Bieber’s treatment highlights the need for a change in internet culture. To put an end to online harassment, social media corporations must take more action, and society as a whole needs to hold each other responsible for spreading sexist narratives. We can celebrate significant occasions, such as pregnancy announcements, without allowing negativity to overshadow happiness if we cultivate a more respectful online community.
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