Selena Gomez disabled comments on her Instagram account, explaining the move was to establish boundaries for her well-being shortly before her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, and Hailey Bieber, shared their pregnancy news. This timing drew attention given Gomez’s high-profile history with the couple.
Gomez, the most followed woman on Instagram, now only allows comments from users she follows. This change effectively silences the broader public from interacting directly with her posts, including her extensive fanbase.
Gomez stated in a May 2 interview, “I think I’ve created boundaries to help myself. Obviously, people were concerned about that; they care about everything.” She felt empowered by her decision, which has shielded her from negative comments, especially following Bieber’s announcement.
Reflecting on her past relationship with Justin Bieber, which lasted intermittently from 2009 until their final split in May 2018, Gomez has navigated continuous media scrutiny. Justin proposed to Hailey two months after their breakup during a vacation in the Bahamas. Despite ongoing rumours of a feud, Gomez and Hailey Bieber have appeared publicly cordial, even posing together for a photo in October at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Hailey addressed rumours about their relationship on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in April 2024, stating, “I don’t want to provoke anything or bring anything up. [Fans] wish it ended up with someone else, and that’s fine. You can desire all you want, but that’s not the case. If we’ve moved on, why can’t you?” She emphasized her detachment from any drama concerning her husband’s ex.
