Hailey Bieber has taken down online trolls with calm confidence after facing comments calling her transgender.
The model and Rhode founder addressed the comments during her recent appearance on Owen Thiele’s In Your Dreams podcast, turning hate into a message of respect.
The 27-year-old said she wasn’t bothered by the comparisons, explaining: “Trans women and trans men are some of the most beautiful people in the world.
So when someone says I look like a trans woman, I think they’re calling me beautiful.”
The beauty mogul’s statement quickly went viral, earning praise from fans and the community for her dignified and powerful response.
However, many praised her for dealing with hate with grace rather than anger, and for using her platform to promote kindness and inclusivity.
For the unversed, this isn’t the first time Hailey has spoken out in support of the community.
In 2023, Justin Bieber’s wife signed an open letter from GLAAD urging social media companies, including those led by Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Shou Zi Chew, to take stronger action against online hate and disinformation targeting queer communities.
Fans celebrated her approach, with one user on
Hailey’s calm response and refusal to let online hate get to her head highlighted why she is often considered one of Hollywood’s most composed and confident public figures.
