Hailey Bieber Reframes 'Looks Trans' Online Insult

On Owen Thiele’s In Your Dreams podcast, Hailey Bieber said she doesn't take it as an insult when trolls claim she “looks trans,” asking, “Why do you think that's a diss?” and adding that “some of the most beautiful women and men in the world are trans,” so she wasn't offended. Her measured, seven-word retort quickly went viral and drew widespread praise on social platforms for reframing a transphobic attack into a compliment. A handful of commentators questioned whether the line could serve as publicity for her Rhode brand, while many defended her inclusive stance. The episode also touched on motherhood: Bieber and Justin Bieber welcomed son Jack Blues in August 2024 and she said she wants more children. The remarks align with her past LGBTQ+ advocacy, including signing a 2023 GLAAD letter urging tech companies to curb hate speech, and reflect her broader unwillingness to engage in prolonged online fights with trolls.