Justin Bieber’s Candid Reaction to Hailey Bieber’s Vogue Cover
Espresso-fueled and practically jittering, I’ve got to spill this—Hailey Bieber’s inaugural Vogue cover has officially landed and, wouldn’t you know it, Justin Bieber just confessed he once told her she’d “never be on the cover of Vogue”! According to People magazine, mere hours after Vogue published Hailey’s chic portrait (shot by the incomparable Mario Sorrenti on April 8), Justin hopped on a video call with fans and casually dropped that eyebrow-raising admission. BuzzFeed’s Natasha Jokic first broke the timeline, but it’s Vogue’s own Instagram announcement and People’s exclusive interview clips that confirm he really said it. Can you imagine? The same guy who wrote “Believe” lyrics once doubted his bride’s runway power!
I have so many thoughts—like, was he joking to light up a conversation or did he seriously misjudge her star potential back then? A source close to the couple told E! News that Justin has been “incredibly supportive” of Hailey’s modeling career ever since he realized his offhand remark stung. And pals in The Cut gossip columns say Hailey quietly brushed it off at the time, but held onto the motivation, turning every no into fuel for her Vogue-breaking ascent. Girl’s got grit!
Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, even praised Hailey’s “natural charisma” and “timeless elegance” in the official cover story, which dropped alongside candid behind-the-scenes footage of Hailey and beauty muse Pat McGrath collaborating on her iconic cover makeup look. Sources at Entertainment Tonight confirm that Hailey teared up when she saw the final proofs—so heartfelt. Meanwhile, Justin’s candid “never say never” moment is blowing up online: hashtags like #HaileyOnVogue and #TeamBieber are trending on Twitter as fans debate whether Justin was being funny or just plain wrong the first time around.
It’s the kind of celebrity plot twist we live for—husband doubts her, wife nails one of the most coveted magazine covers of all time, husband eats humble pie (and maybe a brownie). The best part? Hailey’s cover is already selling out at newsstands, according to a Vogue spokesperson, and digital downloads are breaking the site’s traffic records. Listen, I could ramble forever about the irony, the fashion credentials, and the next big Vogue shoot (are we expecting a couple’s issue next?) but my coffee’s wearing off and I need a refill. I swear, I could talk about this all day.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People magazine, Vogue official announcement, E! News
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