JUSTIN Bieber’s first Father’s Day should have been a joyous family occasion – filled with love, gushing sentiments and quality time with his son.
But instead, insiders say relations between the singer and his wife Hailey Bieber have never been worse – and the day ended in a bitter explosion of words and emotions.
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What should have been a very special time ended with ‘beyond furious’ Hailey pleading with her husband to get help and left feeling like she is banging her head against a wall, according to an insider.
Troubled Justin, 31, who married Hailey in 2018, sparked concern as he shared a series of private messages and then a raw statement about his struggles with anger, healing and self-worth.
There was no tribute to his boy Jack and no mention of Hailey other than to apparently brand her a ‘lil ho’ in a Father’s Day post to himself as he showed off two Prada backpacks, a new MacBook, and a watch – reportedly leaving the model and new mum exploding at him, begging him to “stop being a f***ing child”.
An insider close to the couple said the outburst has once again rocked them – and their timing, just months after he was pictured in a strip club, has sent Hailey to the edge.
‘He keeps shutting her out’
There are fears in both camps that Justin is on the verge of a breakdown as he posts incoherent messages online and poses with drug paraphernalia.
The insider told us: “The post really set her off — she told him it was one of the dumbest things he’s ever done like ‘feeding raw meat to a pack of lions who want to eat you alive.’
“She’s frustrated. She’s trying to help him, but he just keeps shutting her out.”
They continued: “She’s really angry that Justin is airing his issues on social media — his bad moments, his struggles, his weaknesses—for the whole world to see. She didn’t agree with it at all. She thinks it’s a stupid move.
“She feels like he’s digging himself a hole. Posting about his life like this only makes things worse. She’s begged him to stay off social media for a while, to lay low, regroup, and focus on getting to a better place mentally.
“But he keeps doing things his way, and she feels pushed aside — like she’s no longer a part of his decision-making. It’s heartbreaking for her to watch.”
Fans have been left concerned by Justin’s increasingly unhinged appearances, which coincided with the build-up to his former mentor Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial.
Hailey, 28, is no stranger to Justin’s antics and wants him to “bounce back”, but insiders say she knows he’s “broken”.
“She’s been telling him that for a while, but it’s like talking to a wall. He refuses to change.”
‘He seems to thrive on it’
Another insider close to the couple reiterated Hailey’s wish to help him and get him to see someone about his issues.
They said: “She’s been telling him for a while to get help — see a therapist, talk to someone who can help him manage his anger and mood swings. Hailey didn’t want him to post that message.
“She tried to explain — stay low-key, avoid the attention — but he seems to thrive on it. He’s going through a rough patch, but he won’t change his lifestyle.”
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Just a few months ago, he was slammed for his “inappropriate” behaviour with rapper Sexyy Red in a viral video during a visit to a strip club to celebrate her birthday – while Hailey was nowhere to be seen.
Not long after that, Justin sparked confusion over the state of his marriage as he kissed musician SZA’s hand during a rambling stage cameo at her LA gig with Kendrick Lamar.
Hailey is said to be struggling with his behaviour, with the insider telling us: “She’s desperate. To her, it’s like he’s acting like a teenager again, thinking that posting online will somehow fix things.
“They argue about his public behaviour — how he reacts to the paparazzi, how he posts about smoking weed, being at strip clubs, or partying with other women.
“He’s on edge, but he’s still living like everything’s fine. She keeps telling him to take a break from the spotlight and work on himself, but nothing changes. Now she’s starting to believe he just doesn’t have the maturity to face his issues head-on.”
Hailey is thought to be close to making a huge decision on their relationship if he doesn’t get his act together.
The insider revealed: “She’s fed up with his childish behaviour and the constant negativity he brings onto himself.”
They added: She told him to stop being a ‘f*****g child’ and to finally start listening to the people who care about him.
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“She wants him to act like a grown man, to be the person his family, his fans, and especially his son can look up to — not this angry, unstable version of himself that’s been showing up lately.”
Since becoming a mum, there has been a real shift in the dynamic between the couple.
When they first started dating Hailey was facing claims of being a “nepo baby” as her dad is actor Stephen Baldwin, and she was constantly branded a “fan girl” by critics.
At the time, Justin was the world’s biggest pop star – whereas now stands a fallen singer who seems to have peaked after finding fame at 13 and who is now publicly unravelling.
Hailey, meanwhile is going from strength to strength – her massively successful make-up brand, Rhode, has now been sold to e.l.f Beauty…for a whopping $1bn.
And in a real twist of fortunes, she landed her very own Vogue cover off the back of her success in the beauty world.
That too was marred as Justin humiliated her publicly when he blundered in what was presumably an attempt to congratulate her. In a later-deleted Instagram post, he wrote: “Yo this reminds me when Hailey and I got into a huge fight.
“I told Hails she would never be on the cover of Vogue . . .Yikes I know, so mean . . . For some reason because I felt so disrespected . . . I thought I gotta get even.”
He added: “So baby u already know but forgive me for saying u wouldn’t get a Vogue cover cuz clearly I was sadly mistaken.”
Speaking about how much her life has changed since having Jack Blues with Justin nine months ago, Hailey revealed a new level of confidence and purpose. She said in her Vogue interview: “I like who I am so much more than I ever have.
“There’s an ease that comes with [being a mother], a confidence.”
A troubled past
Long before they coupled up, Justin had a chaotic time in the spotlight. At 15, he spent 48 hours hanging out with close pal Diddy, where they planned to go “full buck crazy”, the rapper said.
Four years later, Justin was nicked by cops, aged 19, and charged with driving under the influence and resisting arrest.
Since Diddy’s arrest last year, unfounded gossip online has linked the Canadian singer’s reported mental health problems with his former mentor’s alleged crimes.
It led to a rare statement from Justin’s spokesperson earlier this month, saying: “Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him.
“Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve.”
What is certain is that, when Justin and Hailey married, it seemed he had cleaned up his act and boasted about getting clean.
However, in recent times, Justin appears to have abandoned his sobriety and was recently pictured seemingly smoking marijuana and with a bong.
In a post earlier this month, he joked about a phone case that can carry a spliff, in the way Hailey’s Rhode-branded mobile accessory has a lipgloss holder.
Hailey has always understood the dark side of addiction. Her father Stephen has a history of drug abuse, but has been sober for more than 30 years.
Whether she is willing to watch her own family struggle under the weight of narcotic dependency is another matter though.
Hailey and Justin’s reps have been contacted for comment.
Justin and Hailey Bieber’s relationship timeline
November 2009
Justin and Hailey Bieber’s relationship dates back to a 2009 Today show appearance.
Hailey, then 12 years old, reportedly met the Baby singer backstage with her father, Stephen Baldwin, after his performance.
February 2011
Justin, Hailey, and Stephen were photographed together at the premiere of Justin’s Never Say Never documentary.
Hailey later said during an interview with Vogue that she found the Canadian superstar “cute.”
“I was never a superfan, of him or of anyone. It was never that crazed, screaming thing. I didn’t think about it in any kind of way except for the fact that he was cute,” she said via People.
“Everybody had a crush on him. But for the first few years we had a weird age gap.”
November 2014
Justin, Hailey, and Kendall Jenner were all seen together at a Hillsong Church service.
Not much is known about the outing, but Hailey revealed that the church played a role in their reconnection.
“One day Justin walked into Hillsong and was like, ‘Hey, you got older.’ I was like, ‘Yeah, what’s up?’ Over time he became my best guy friend. I was running around with him as his homie, but we weren’t hanging out [romantically],” she said, via People.
December 2014
Dating rumors for the pair began after the church appearance, but during an interview with E! News, Hailey denied that they were together.
“I’ve known him since I was so young — since I was like 13 — and we’ve just been good friends over the years.
“We have just stayed close and there’s nothing more to it than that.”
Later that month, they rang in the New Year together.
December 2015
Dating rumors surfaced again after Hailey was spotted on vacation with Justin and his family in Tulum, Mexico.
Later that month, they rang in the New Year again, but this time, they were spotted kissing at Leonardo DiCaprio’s New Year’s Eve party in St. Barts, according to People.
February 2016
Justin and Hailey acknowledged that they were in a relationship but made it clear that they were not exclusive.
Later that year, the pair split in a “very dramatic excommunication,” according to People.
June 2018
After Hailey and Justin called it quits, he got back together with Selena Gomez, but in May 2018, the pair called it quits for good.
A few weeks later, Justin got back together with Hailey.
“The common denominator, I promise you, is always church,” Hailey told Vogue via People.
The pair went on to have a number of PDA-filled public appearances, confirming their relationship was back on.
July 2018
Justin and Hailey announced their engagement.
He popped the question during a romantic dinner in The Bahamas while they were on vacation, according to People.
“Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindLY,” Justin said in an Instagram post.
September 2018
On September 13, 2018, Hailey and Justin tied the knot during a courthouse wedding in New York City.
November 2018
Hailey changed her last name on social media from Hailey Rhode Baldwin to Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber.
September 2019
Hailey and Justin had a wedding ceremony in front of their friends and family at the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina.
May 2022
Justin revealed during an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden that he struggled mentally at the start of his marriage.
“It’s a journey. I remember when I first got married, I hit a little bit of an emotional breakdown because I thought marriage was going to fix all my problems and it didn’t,” he said via People.
October 2022
Hailey posed with Selena Gomez at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ 2nd annual gala in Los Angeles to show fans that the pair were on good terms amid rumors that she “stole” Justin from the Wizards of Waverly Place star.
September 2023
Hailey and Justin celebrate five years of marriage as divorce rumors circulate the internet.
May 9, 2024
After months of speculation, Justin and Hailey announced they are expecting their first child together.
August 23, 2024
The Biebers announced the arrival of their first child — a son named Jack Blues.
Justin wrote: “Welcome Home,” alongside a picture of the child
