Quote from Oladosun Joshua Segun on May 20, 2025, 5:50 PM

Justin Bieber recently reflected on a past argument with his wife, Hailey Bieber, where he told her she would "never" be on the cover of Vogue. After Hailey made her solo debut on the magazine’s Summer Issue, Justin expressed regret for his "mean" comment and apologized publicly on Instagram. He admitted that his words stemmed from feeling disrespected at the time and wanting to "get even," but he now realizes that such reactions only prolong what people truly want—intimacy and connection.

"I told hails that she would never be on the cover of vogue," Justin recalled on Instagram May 20 alongside the cover. "For some reason, because I felt so disrespected, I thought I gotta get even. I think as we mature, we realize that we're not helping anything by getting even." Which later he edited caption and leaving emoji reaction.

Reflecting on the talk, he continued, "We're honestly just prolonging what we actually want, which is closeness and connection."

Hailey, meanwhile, dismissed ongoing rumors about their marriage, emphasizing that she has a fulfilling life with her family and friends. She also shared how she has learned from Justin’s experiences in the spotlight and how he has helped her navigate public scrutiny.

"Baby u already know but forgive me for saying u would not get a vogue cover coz plainly I was tragically mistaken," the singer of "Baby" wrote in an apology to his wife of six years.

The 28-year-old Hailey is aware that the persistent allegations that their marriage is in trouble are only gossip.

Justin Bieber who also shared an Instagram post on May 20, captioning it, "On hard days like today these little rare little creatures give me some joy". His post came after his apology and edited Instagram post featuring Hailey Bieber's Vogue cover.

The image shows two photographs of a pink manta ray swimming underwater. It's, unusual pink coloration makes it quite rare, which ties into Justin Bieber's phrase "rare little creatures." The manta ray is seen gliding above a coral reef, surrounded by other marine life. It's a fascinating sight!

Justin's post seems to appreciate the beauty of rare things, whether animals, experiences, or emotions. Do you think he was referring to the manta ray specifically, or could it symbolize something deeper for him?

"It's not real," Hailey explained to Vogue of the unsolicited remarks in a May 20 interview. "And that's the thing: I have a real life. My real life is that I get to wake up to my beautiful family and my son and my friends and I have people that know me and love me, and I love them."

"I feel like I've fought so hard to try to get people to understand me, or know who I am, or see me for me," she admitted. "People just don't want to sometimes and there's nothing you can do about that."

And in Justin, 31, with whom she has a 9-month-old son named Jack Blues Bieber, she has found more than just support.

"I've learned so much from Justin," Hailey reflected. "He's been doing this literally since he was a child and he has had to face the most scrutiny of any person that I know. He was like, 'Baby, trust me, I've been here before many, many times. You're not going to win. There is no winning.'"

As she navigates life in the spotlight after giving birth, Hailey has been more focused on emotionally connecting with herself, despite her efforts to block out the noise. She acknowledged that the constant rumors may be "such a mindf--k."

I am letting myself be more vulnerable "to feel what I am feeling and be not okay and be able to just truly express that and feel secure with my friends to just be like, 'I am losing it today.'" She said, "I cry a lot more than I did before."

It’s an interesting glimpse into their relationship dynamics—what do you think about his public apology and Justin's post to appreciate the beauty of rare things?