In a revealing interview with W magazine, model Hailey Bieber shared her experiences and challenges regarding public scrutiny of her relationship with singer-husband Justin Bieber. Despite her efforts to appear unaffected, Hailey admitted that the ongoing criticism deeply impacted her.
‘People Don’t Want to Believe We’re Happy’
Reflecting on the relentless speculation surrounding their marriage, Hailey expressed her frustration over the persistent negativity. “People have made me feel so bad about my relationship since day one. ‘Oh, they’re falling apart. They hate each other. They’re getting divorced.’ It’s like people don’t want to believe that we’re happy,” she said.
Hailey explained that, although she tried to minimize the pain by pretending it didn’t affect her, the hurt never truly diminished. “I used to try to act like it hurts less and less. I’ve tried to think that you get used to it at a certain point, that this is what’s going to be said and this is how people are going to be. But I realize that it doesn’t actually ever hurt any less.”
Privacy and Pregnancy: A Delicate Balance
Earlier this year, amidst rumors of marital difficulties, Hailey and Justin surprised fans by announcing they were expecting their first child together and had renewed their vows. Hailey also discussed her decision to keep her pregnancy private for the first six months, attributing it to both her desire for privacy and her small size.
“I was honestly able to keep it quiet because I stayed small for a long time. I didn’t have a belly, really, until I was six months pregnant, which was when I announced it. I was able to wear big jackets and stuff… I probably could have hid it until the end,” she said. However, Hailey noted that the secrecy came with its own set of challenges. “But I didn’t enjoy the stress of not being able to enjoy my pregnancy outwardly. I felt like I was hiding this big secret, and it didn’t feel good. I wanted the freedom to go out and live my life.”
In sharing these personal insights, Hailey Bieber highlighted the complex realities of living under public scrutiny while trying to maintain personal happiness and privacy.