Selena Gomez Faces Online Criticism Over Wedding Dress Resembling Hailey Bieber’s

Selena Gomez Faces Online Criticism Over Wedding Dress Resembling Hailey Bieber’s

Selena Gomez has found herself at the center of online debate after social media users pointed out striking similarities between a recent wedding dress she wore in a project and the bridal gown previously worn by Hailey Bieber, wife of pop star Justin Bieber.

The comparisons began after Gomez shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set of the hit Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, where she is seen wearing a strapless white lace wedding dress with a long veil—an ensemble that some fans say closely resembles the custom gown worn by Hailey Bieber during her 2019 wedding to Justin Bieber.

Online reactions were swift, with some accusing Gomez of being “tone-deaf” or “provocative,” given her past high-profile relationship with Bieber. Critics argued that the dress design—particularly the lace detail and silhouette—too closely mirrored Hailey’s, designed by Off-White’s late Virgil Abloh.

However, others quickly came to Gomez’s defense, pointing out that wedding dresses often share common design elements and that the dress in question was worn in a fictional context for her TV role, not a personal event. Supporters labeled the backlash as overblown and rooted in ongoing fan-driven narratives surrounding Gomez and the Biebers.

As of now, neither Gomez nor her representatives have addressed the controversy. Hailey Bieber has also remained silent on the issue.

Fashion experts note that bridal fashion often follows seasonal trends, and similarities between gowns—especially classic lace designs—are not uncommon.

Despite the online chatter, Gomez continues to receive praise for her performance in Only Murders in the Building, which is currently in production for its fourth season.