Hailey Bieber Responds to Being Told She “Looks Trans”

In a recent episode of the podcast In Your Dreams with Owen Thiele, Hailey Bieber revealed how she’s frequently subjected to online trolling that questions her gender identity — specifically comments like “She looks trans.”

Instead of being offended, she seized the moment to challenge the assumption behind the insult.

Hailey Bieber & the Exchange

During the conversation, Hailey and the host share a light moment when she adjusts a blanket, and his joke leads to her pointing out the bundling of her jeans. He responds teasingly, “Hailey, you’re hard?” To which she laughs and replies: “The rumours are true.” At that point, the topic shifts to the trolling. Hailey says:

“People are trying to be mean … They’re like, ‘She looks trans’. And I’m like, why do you think that’s a diss?”
She continues:
“As if being trans is a diss? Some of the most beautiful women in the world — and men — are trans. And so I just don’t take that offensively at all.”

Why Her Response Resonates

• Hailey flips what was meant as an insult into a statement of admiration, thereby shifting the narrative from shame to respect.
• Her words validate the trans community by declaring that being trans is not an insult — a point that many fans and allies praised.
• The exchange also highlights how gender-based trolling functions online, and how celebrities can choose to respond in ways that challenge harmful norms.

What It Means in the Bigger Picture

While this might seem like a small moment in celebrity culture, there are broader implications:

• Online harassment and identity: The phrase “looks trans” used as an insult reveals how some people weaponise gender identity to demean others. Hailey’s stance suggests a pushback against that.
• Visibility and solidarity: A high-profile public figure aligning with trans respect helps raise awareness and potentially shapes how similar trolling is perceived.
• Celebrity voice and influence: Hailey’s response shows how entertainers and influencers can use their platforms to address social issues even in seemingly casual contexts.
• Personal authenticity: She emphasises empathy and understanding as part of her “big dream,” saying she hopes people “meet each other with a little bit more understanding.”

What to Watch For

• Whether Hailey’s comments spark further conversations about the experiences of trans people in online spaces and media.
• How fans, media, and the trans community respond to her remarks — both supportive reactions and potential criticisms.
• Whether this moment leads to more public statements from her on LGBTQ+ issues, or impacts how trolling and identity discussions are handled in her circle.

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