"The delusion": Internet reacts as Justin Bieber claims everyone's jealous of his relationship with Hailey Bieber 

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber were married in 2018. Their romance has been much talked-about, with rumors and views occasionally doing the rounds on social media. In April 2025, Justin spoke out about all the attention, stating that much of the negativity comes from jealousy.

According to the verified X account of Pop Base, Justin Bieber had this to say on Instagram:

“If I was you it would be hard not to be jealous if I saw me and Hailey going so brazzzzyy. It’s really up for us and that’s understandable why people can’t stand it. I don’t blame em.”

The comments triggered reactions galore online. Some fans supported Justin Bieber, but others disagreed. A few people have continued to question the couple’s public image, their interactions, and their need to explain their relationship in public. At least one user felt Justin was being delusional.

"The delusion," said a fan on X

"yet he treats her like that lmao," said another fan on X, with a clip that shows Justin shutting the car door on Hailey's face as she is about to get out.

"Jealous of what exactly," said a fan

"nobody’s jealous of somebody who slams car doors in his wife’s face" remarked a fan

"they’re only going brazy cause they look hot together. he treats her like dirt and plays in her face," remarked another fan

"Nobody is jealous of you freak," said a fan

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Why does Justin Bieber think people are jealous?

In his Instagram stories and posts, Justin Bieber said that the hate he and Hailey receive is mostly because people are jealous. He wrote that if he were not in the relationship himself, he might have felt the same way. He said their life as a couple is something many would want.

Justin Bieber also said that he and Hailey are like “the Joneses” — a reference to the phrase “keeping up with the Joneses,” which means trying to match someone else’s lifestyle. He believes that the way they live and love each other makes people uncomfortable or envious.

This message came while people online were guessing whether Justin and Hailey were having problems. Rumors included unfollowing each other and personal issues. Justin’s post was seen by some as a way to clear up those rumors, by saying the real problem was not between him and Hailey, but with how others saw them.

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How does Hailey Bieber feel about all of this?

In an interview with W magazine on July 23, 2024, Hailey explained that people have questioned her relationship with Justin from the start. She mentioned that the constant criticism is difficult to bear and that it never ceases to hurt.

She explained that she attempts to stay focused on her own life and tune out the noise on the internet. Hailey confessed that having a public relationship is stressful. Although they love one another, the attention from the public can be overwhelming at times.

“People have made me feel so bad about my relationship since day one,” she said at the time. “‘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. I used to try to act like it hurts less and less.

She further added:

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.”

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Justin Bieber's remarks have initiated a new conversation, dividing the web between his supporters and critics. While some are in agreement, others are unsure and believe that the actual matter might be quite complex.

The pair still presents a united front. People may or may not agree with Justin, but his message demonstrates how difficult it can be to live in the spotlight.