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The Silent Statement: Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber's Unfollow Speaks Volumes! Fri June 20th, 2025

The internet is in a familiar uproar as eagle-eyed fans confirm what many have long suspected: Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber have unfollowed each other on Instagram. This seemingly small digital act, reported on Thursday, June 19, 2025, has reignited the long-standing, often-turbulent narrative between the two women, a saga deeply intertwined with their shared history with pop superstar Justin Bieber.

For years, the "Jelena" (Justin + Selena) fandom was a force to be reckoned with, their on-again, off-again romance dominating headlines from 2011 to 2018. When Justin swiftly married Hailey Baldwin just months after his final split from Gomez in 2018, it sparked a cascade of speculation, fan theories, and intense online scrutiny that has persisted to this day.

A Tumultuous Timeline: From Public Truce to Renewed Jabs

While both Selena and Hailey have, at various points, attempted to quash feud rumors, their recent unfollowing signals a potential breakdown in the fragile truce they've maintained. Let's trace the key moments that have fueled this enduring celebrity drama:

October 2019: "Lose You to Love Me" & "I'll Kill You" Selena Gomez released her deeply personal ballad "Lose You to Love Me," widely interpreted as a reflection on her breakup with Justin. On the same day, Hailey Bieber posted an Instagram story featuring the song "I'll Kill You" by Summer Walker. While Hailey quickly denied any malicious intent, the timing sent social media into a frenzy, marking an early flashpoint in the perceived rivalry.
October 2022: The Infamous Party Photo In a move that stunned the internet and seemingly signaled an end to the feud, Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber posed for a viral photo together at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala. This public display of camaraderie was widely celebrated as a mature step forward, leading many to believe the drama was finally behind them.
Early 2023: TikTok Teas & "Eyebrowgate" The perceived peace was short-lived. In January 2023, a TikTok video featuring Hailey, Kendall Jenner, and another friend lip-syncing to a sound byte ("I'm not saying she deserved it, but I'm saying God's timing is always right") resurfaced around the same time Selena was facing online body shaming. Though Hailey denied it was directed at anyone, fans quickly connected the dots. Further fuel was added in February 2023 during "Eyebrowgate." After Selena posted about accidentally over-laminating her eyebrows, Kylie Jenner posted a picture of her own brows with the caption, "This was an accident???", followed by a close-up of Hailey Bieber's eyebrows on FaceTime. Both Kylie and Selena swiftly shut down speculation, but the incident further solidified the fan-driven narrative of subtle jabs.
March 2023: Selena's Call for Kindness Amid escalating online hate directed at Hailey, Selena Gomez publicly appealed to her fans to cease the harassment, stating, "Hailey Bieber contacted me to inform me that she has been subjected to hateful negativity and death threats. This is not what I stand for. No one should have to experience hate or bullying." This powerful statement, accompanied by the women following each other on Instagram, marked a significant effort to foster peace.
Late 2024 - Early 2025: Subtle Social Media Support For a period, there were signs of mutual support. Hailey liked Selena's December 2024 post announcing her engagement to Benny Blanco. In May 2025, Selena reciprocated by liking a Sephora post celebrating the launch of Hailey's Rhode beauty line in stores. These exchanges suggested a continued effort to maintain a respectful distance.
May 2025: Justin Bieber's Vogue Caption & Hailey's "Stalking" Jab Recent weeks saw a resurgence of low-level jabs. Justin Bieber caused a stir with an edited Vogue caption for Hailey's cover, referencing a past argument where he "meanly" told her she'd "never be on the cover of Vogue." While he later changed it, the original post sparked conversation. Around the same time, in a Vogue interview, Hailey jokingly took a jab at persistent rumors that she "stalks" Selena, quips about using multiple phones for "surfing anonymously, commenting, stalking, viewing girls' pages, making multiple accounts."
June 2025: The Great Unfollow The latest development, the mutual unfollowing on Instagram, comes amidst ongoing rumors about Hailey and Justin's marriage, which Hailey has repeatedly denied. The timing suggests that despite past efforts to present a united front or, at least, mutual respect, the underlying tensions persist.

While the exact trigger for the recent unfollowing remains speculative, it underscores the persistent public fascination with this celebrity dynamic. For fans, it's a never-ending saga of loyalty, perceived slights, and the constant dissection of online interactions. For Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, it's a testament to the immense pressure of public life and the enduring shadow cast by a past relationship. As their digital ties are severed, the world watches to see what the next chapter in this long-running narrative will bring.

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