Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber's public feud -- fueled by social media speculation and fan narratives -- has evolved from rumors to repeated denials of any bad blood. Their connection largely stems from their past and current relationships with Justin Bieber, which have often sparked comparisons and online drama. Both Gomez and Hailey have consistently called for kindness and refuted claims of animosity.

Despite ongoing internet rumors, the two women have expressed mutual understanding and respect, attempting to move beyond divisive fan commentary.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.