Hailey Bieber on Transphobic Trolls: “Why Is That a Diss?”

Hailey Bieber has turned a potential point of conflict into a powerful statement of support. During a recent podcast appearance, she addressed the online hate she receives, specifically focusing on transphobic comments.

Instead of responding with anger, the model and entrepreneur chose a path of empathy and education. Her calm and thoughtful reply has been widely praised.

On the “In Your Dreams” podcast, host Owen Thiele asked Hailey about the harsh criticism she faces on social media. Listeners expected a defensive reaction. However, Bieber flipped the script. She directly addressed a common troll insult.

hailey bieber clocked people using “trans” as an insult!!!! pic.twitter.com/Aw6txS5zj3

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“When people are trying to be mean, they’re like, ‘She looks trans,'” she stated. “And I’m like… why do you think that’s a diss?” Bieber explained that she does not find the comment offensive. Instead, she used the moment to uplift the trans community.

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“Some of the most beautiful women and men in the world are trans,” she continued, “so I just don’t take that offensively at all.” By reframing the intended insult, she championed inclusivity. The conversation about hate became a statement of respect and solidarity.

Hailey Bieber addresses comments about her “looking trans” on the ‘In Your Dreams’ podcast with Owen Thiele. pic.twitter.com/uIAsu3ieT6

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Her response demonstrates how to dismantle negativity with grace. It highlights the importance of allyship and standing up against all forms of bigotry.