Selena Gomez stunned fans over the weekend with a chic new hairstyle, debuting a set of wispy bangs on social media. The 32-year-old pop star’s bold new look comes just days after reports that she unfollowed Hailey Bieber, the wife of her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber, on Instagram—sparking speculation of a possible fallout between the two women.
Gomez’s bangs, which may be temporary according to her playful Instagram post, were paired with a fierce selfie of her in a fluffy white bathrobe and full glam makeup. In the caption, she teased, “I would, but I’d regret it, then get it redone so I simply won’t #bangs,” showing off her small music note tattoo on her right wrist as she smoldered into the camera.
Her bangs also made a brief appearance on her Instagram Story, where she shared a heartfelt message wishing she could be with all the kids at the Kids’ Choice Awards. Selena’s new look comes on the heels of eagle-eyed social media users noticing that she and Hailey Bieber had unfollowed each other, reigniting long-standing rumors of tension between the two women.
While both women have repeatedly denied any feud, their social media activity and the timing of Gomez’s new style have fueled speculation that their relationship may have soured, particularly over Justin Bieber.
Selena and Justin’s on-again, off-again romance ended in 2018, shortly before he married Hailey. Fans have long scrutinized the dynamic between the two women, and despite attempts to quell rumors—including a 2022 photo together and Selena’s plea to her fans to stop sending hate toward Hailey—the tension has persisted.
In fact, Selena and Hailey followed each other again in 2023, signaling an effort at reconciliation, but it seems the resurfacing of this social media shift has reignited the drama.
Meanwhile, Selena shared a photo of her fiancé, Benny Blanco, accepting the award for Favorite Viral Song at the Kids’ Choice Awards, adding a sweet caption: “I adore this man [pink heart emoji].”
As the drama between Selena and Hailey unfolds, fans will continue to speculate whether the two have truly moved past their shared history with Justin Bieber or if more tension lies beneath the surface.