Hailey Bieber has shut down online trolls with calm confidence after facing comments calling her transgender.
The model and Rhode founder addressed the remarks 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 was unbothered by the comparisons, explaining, “Trans women and trans men are some of the most beautiful people in the world.
So, if someone says I look like a trans woman, I just think they’re calling me gorgeous.”
The beauty mogul’s statement quickly went viral, earning praise from fans and the community for her dignified and empowering response.
However, many commended her for handling hate with grace instead of anger and for using her platform to promote kindness and inclusivity.
For the unversed, this isn’t the first time Hailey has spoken up 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 misinformation targeting queer communities.
Fans celebrated her approach, with one user on X writing, “Hailey Bieber turning a transphobic comment into a compliment is how you handle trolls, pure class.”
Hailey’s calm response and refusal to let online hate affect her highlighted why she is often regarded as one of Hollywood’s most composed and confident public figures.