Did Selena Gomez diss Justin Bieber? Rare Beauty founder sends fans into a frenzy with sassy video
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Selena Gomez sent her fans into a frenzy by sharing a video on Tuesday, August 22, igniting speculations that it was a subtle jab at her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber.
The 'Wolves' songstress playfully mimicked an iconic scene from 'Sex And The City.' Channeling Samantha, portrayed by Kim Cattrall, Gomez enacted a scenario where Samantha receives a call from her married lover.
The moment the male voice uttered the words, "It's over, I told my wife," Gomez, with a sly smile, lip-synced the retort, "Who is this?"
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Selena Gomez and the 'Sex And The City' moment
Clad in an elegant strapless orange top paired with oversized gold earrings, Gomez captioned the video, "Single Soon this Friday!"
This glimpse into her upcoming track, 'Single Soon', signifies her return to music since the release of 'Revelacion' in 2021.
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Selena Gomez and Justin Beiber's relationship
The so-called undertones of the video's context traces back to Gomez's past relationship with Bieber. The former couple's on-and-off romance went on for eight years before breaking up for good in 2018.
Bieber's engagement to Hailey, merely two months later garnered further interest in their history.
The dynamic between Gomez and Hailey has also been subject to rumors, leading fans to allege hidden comments and potential rivalries.
In the past, Hailey appeared to mock Taylor Swift during her co-hosting gig on 'Drop The Mic'.
Gomez commented on the video stating, "So sorry, my best friend is and continues to be one of the best in the game." This incident helped the rumors gain traction.
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'Did Justin call you recently?'
Following Gomez's recent video, her fans swiftly interpreted it as a message directed at Bieber and Hailey. A user penned on Instagram, "She’s hinting Justine and the wife’s divorce rumors."
Another asked, "Did Justin call you recently?" A third claimed, "This feels oddly specific."
A fourth added, "I know Justin’s punching the wall and hailey is reading the comments on this post! HI HAILEY." "Sry bieber it's too late [sic]," read a comment.