Selena Gomez vs the Kardashian-Jenners: A Veritable Rollercoaster of Highs and Lows (5 of 9)

July 2016

In 2016, when a fierce feud erupted between her best friend Taylor Swift, and Kim Kardashian (then married to Kanye West), Selena found herself thrust into the drama. Taking a clear stance, she publicly criticized Kim for leaking a video snippet of Kanye’s conversation with Taylor regarding a lyric in his song “Famous.” She argued that these recordings only fueled negativity and detracted from more pressing issues. Gomez passionately called for celebrities to leverage their influence for positive change rather than perpetuate online feuds. Her tweets exposed a deep-seated dissatisfaction with the direction of the entertainment industry, suggesting she yearned for a more socially conscious use of celebrity power.

This incident showcased Selena’s loyalty to her friend and highlighted the complex dynamics at play within the Hollywood social landscape.

November 2017 — May 2018

A renewed flame flickered between Selena and Justin in late 2017, but it was short-lived. Just two months after their official split in May 2018, Justin took Hailey by surprise by proposing to her. This whirlwind romance culminated in a September 2018 wedding. Throughout their relationship, Hailey, who remained close to Kendall and Kylie, faced intense scrutiny from fans. Many interpreted her social media posts as veiled jabs directed at Selena, fueling speculation of an ongoing feud and keeping the embers of the “Jelena” vs. “Jailey” debate alive.

In September 2022, as a guest on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast, Hailey addressed the accusations of overlap for the first time, denying that they were together when Justin was dating other girls. She also added that Selena and Justin had made the right decision to end that chapter in their lives.