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Hailey Bieber poses in string bikini amid Justin Bieber's 'mean' comment about her latest photoshoot

Justin apologized after "huge fight" with his wife


Daniel Neira
Senior Writer
MAY 20, 2025 4:19 PM EDT

Hailey Bieber is not letting anyone dim her shine. The 28-year-old model and Rhode founder turned heads with her latest Vogue cover. Hailey also shared photos of her latest fun moments on social media, but it was her husband, Justin Bieber, who got a lot of attention for his "mean" comment. 

The businesswoman shared a playful carousel of snaps that included a mirror selfie in a cheetah print bikini. Hailey can be seen posing and showing off her stunning figure. The latest photos were posted just a few hours before her cover with Vogue. 

“Crumbs + bits,” Hailey captioned the photo series, which also offered a glimpse into her new-mom routine, including a stylish leather baby bag packed with adorable essentials.

Hailey Bieber poses in string bikini amid Justin's "mean" comment© Hailey Bieber/Instagram
Hailey Bieber poses in string bikini amid Justin's "mean" comment

But it was the jaw-dropping string bikini photo that got everyone talking. Justin congratulated Hailey on landing the June 2025 cover, but not without reminding the world of a past marital low point.

 Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber© XNY/Star Max
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber

“Yo this reminds me when Hailey and I got into a huge fight, I told [Hailey] that she would never be on the cover of Vogue,” he wrote in a now-viral post. “Yikes I know, so mean.” 

Hailey Bieber © Hailey Bieber / Instagram
Hailey Bieber

The singer continued, “As we mature, we realize we’re not helping anything by getting even… So baby, you already know but forgive me for saying you wouldn’t get a Vogue cover ‘cause clearly I was sadly mistaken.”

Online users had mixed reactions to his apology. “You shoulda kept that to yourself baby,” one person shared, while someone else commented, “You couldn’t waterboard this information out of me.”

 Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber © MEGA
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber

“She’s in the spotlight because of her effortless knack for style, business, art, and fashion,” Justin also stated during the interview with Vogue, as part of the cover. “The smartest thing I’ve ever done was marry Hailey.”

Hailey, for her part, has remained silent about the remark. The couple, who welcomed Jack in August 2024 after renewing their vows earlier that spring, are said to be thriving despite reports of marriage struggles and divorce rumors. 

Hailey Bieber and her son Jack© Hailey Bieber / Instagram
Hailey Bieber and her son Jack

“There has been a total shift in their marriage since renewing their vows and welcoming baby Jack,” a source told Us Weekly. “He’s truly brought them so much happiness and a renewed bond.”

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