Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber narrowly avoided an awkward confrontation after their latest comments reignited their longtime drama.
Hours after Selena addressed Hailey’s recent comments comparing their beauty brands — Rare Beauty and Rhode Skin — both stars attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala on Saturday, October 18.
However, they strategically avoided what was supposed to be an awkward encounter, with Selena arriving just hours before Hailey.
This was Selena’s first public outing with Benny Blanco since their wedding in September, and the newlyweds looked effortlessly coordinated in matching Armani looks.
Later that night, Hailey arrived with Kendall Jenner by her side as they walked the red carpet together.
Hailey’s appearance came shortly after she was told The Wall Street Journal She finds it “annoying to be pitted against other people,” adding that she doesn’t feel “threatened” by people she doesn’t “inspire” — something that seems to be a dig at Selena.
the Murders only in the building The actress responded to those comments in a since-deleted Instagram Story, writing: “Just leave the girl alone. She can say what she wants. It doesn’t affect my life at all. It’s just about importance not intelligence. Be nice.”
She added that “all brands inspire me” and there is “room for everyone.”
Although the two have long been the subject of fan speculation about their past relationship with Justin Bieber, they have repeatedly shut down feud rumors.
Hailey and Justin have since become proud parents to Jack Blues Pepper, while Selena begins her new chapter with Benny.