Justin Bieber knows how to get people talking – and his latest Instagram comment certainly caused online chaos this week. When the pop superstar left a seemingly simple message for young actress Ariana Greenblatt, who was celebrating her new Netflix hitFear Street: Prom Queen, he unexpectedly set off a firestorm of fan reactions. What began as a celebration post quickly turned into a widespread online debate, proving that even a few words from Bieber can command major attention and spark significant controversy.
Greenblatt, known for her roles in Barbie and Stuck in the Middle, shared her excitement about her new leading role with her followers. She posted a celebratory message on Instagram, writing: “Fear street: prom queen is out now on netflix!!! horror had always been one of my favorite genres and to have this movie be my introduction into the world was an honor. long live christy renault.”
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The post quickly garnered attention and praise from fans and fellow celebrities, marking a significant step for the young actress into the horror genre.
Among the well-wishers was Justin Bieber, who dropped a seemingly supportive, five-word comment: “I love youuuuuuuuu.”
While celebrity-to-celebrity support is common on social media, Bieber’s message quickly drew scrutiny and sparked a debate among followers in the comments section.
Some users immediately questioned the nature of Bieber’s comment. “ain’t she a minor dawg,” wrote one commenter, while another directly asked, “Justin, what are you doing here?”
However, the majority of the critical comments centered on Bieber’s relationship with his wife, Hailey Bieber. Many fans felt the public display of affection was inappropriate given his marriage, particularly in light of recent public scrutiny surrounding the couple.
“Justin really loves everyone other than his wife,” wrote one person under Bieber’s comment. Another user tagged Hailey directly, writing, “@haileybieber pleaase leave him.. respect yourself.”
The comparisons to his interactions – or perceived lack thereof – with his wife continued. “It’s so sad that JB didn’t even comment something short and sweet like that for HIS WIFES vogue cover…,” posted an Instagram user. The sentiment was echoed by another who wrote, “@haileybieber check ur man babe.”
Amidst the wave of disapproval, some fans did come to Bieber’s defense, suggesting the comment was likely innocent and platonic. One user pushed back against the criticism, writing: “He’s just showing her love lmao 🤣 if you have a problem with that go judge the other adults in the comments showing her love.”
Neither Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, nor Ariana Greenblatt have publicly responded to the online chatter. Still, the incident highlights how closely fans monitor celebrity interactions on social media, turning a simple comment into a widespread online discussion.