Pop icon Justin Bieber has shown his softer side posting several selfies in tears on Instagram.
The crying pictures have sparked a huge reaction from his followers. Here is everything you need to know about the sad snaps.
Credit: Instagram/Justin Bieber
Credit: Instagram/Justin Bieber
When did Justin Bieber post a crying picture on Instagram?
Justin Bieber shared a number of pictures in a photo dump on Instagram on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
However, one post caught fans’ attention, as he exposed his emotional side to the world.
The pop star shared close-up selfies of himself crying.
He stares down his phone camera with a sad face before bringing the lens closer to show a tear rolling down his cheek.
The tearful photos were shared among other snaps of him trying on sneakers, smoking, and performing with Tems at Coachella.
Why did Justin Bieber post a crying picture on Instagram?
Justin didn’t caption any of his posts and gave no reason for his tears, sparking worry from his followers.
The Sorry hitmaker left fans concerned with the sudden burst of emotion, leaving them speculating about the reason behind the tears.
Some of his fans went into panic as the star offered no explanation for the teary selfies.
However, a source claimed the singer wanted to share a “vulnerable” moment after “diving into his faith”.
They told the Daily Mail that the tears were all about “his love of Jesus”.
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The insider said: “Justin wears his emotions on his sleeve and it is no secret that he is very religious.
“The pictures he put up of him crying may have prompted fans to question his wellbeing, and whether his marriage is on the rocks – but it was about his love of Jesus.”
They added: “It is deep, but he prays and often sheds tears after diving into his faith and though he prays and gives thanks for all that he has in his life, he gets carried away and the emotions that come from it all are released through tears.”
“He is not ashamed or embarrassed as he wants people to see his emotions. It helps him out for all that he goes through.”
The source claimed: “He feels that people should be vulnerable, and he is being vulnerable, and he believes it shows some maturity that he once didn’t have. In a word, he thinks it is beautiful.”
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What has been said about Justin Bieber’s crying selfie?
Justin’s pictures have sparked much speculation from fans.
Many attributed the emotion to the singer experiencing trouble in his marriage to Hailey Bieber.
Hailey, 27, wasn’t included in his post at all, but she did leave a comment under it.
She appeared to mock the award-winning singer as she wrote, “a pretty crier”, adding a smiling cry emoji.
Justin and Hailey’s Relationship Timeline
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Justin and Hailey go way back as she met him when she was just 12 years old during a 2009 Today show appearance.
In 2011, the two were pictured together along with Hailey’s father at Justin’s Never Say Never documentary premiere where she called him “cute.”
November 2014
- Dating rumors began after they were spotted together at a Hillsong Church service.
- During an interview with E! News, Hailey denied they were together.
- They also rung in 2015 together.
December 2015
- Dating rumors surfaced again after Hailey was spotted on vacation with Justin and his family in Tulum, Mexico.
- Later that month, they rang in the New Year again, but this time, they were spotted kissing at Leonardo DiCaprio’s New Year’s Eve party in St. Barts, according to People.
February 2016
- Justin and Hailey acknowledged that they were in a relationship, but made it clear they were not exclusive.
- During another interview with E! News, Hailey said that the pair were “not an exclusive couple,” adding, “relationships at this age are already complicated, but I don’t really like to talk about it because it’s between me and him.”
- As for Justin, he spoke with GQ saying that Hailey was “someone I really love” but starting a serious relationship was not a good idea because there was already “a lot that [he had] to commit to,” including a tour.
- Later that year, the pair split in a “very dramatic excommunication,” according to People.
June 2018
- After Hailey and Justin called it quits, he got back together with Selena Gomez, but in May 2018, the pair called it quits for good.
- A few weeks later, Justin got back together with Hailey.
- “The common denominator, I promise you, is always church,” Hailey told Vogue, via People.
- “By then we were past the drama. I just gave him a hug. By the end of the conference, he was like, ‘We’re not going to be friends.’ I was like, ‘We’re not?’ “
- The pair went on to have a number of PDA-filled public appearances, confirming their relationship was back on.
July 2018
- Justin and Hailey announced their engagement.
- He popped the question during a romantic dinner in the Bahamas while they were on vacation, according to People.
- “Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindly,” Justin said in an Instagram post.
September 2018
- On September 13, 2018, Hailey and Justin tied the knot during a courthouse wedding in New York City.
November 2018
- Hailey changed her last name on social media from Hailey Rhode Baldwin to Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber.
September 2019
- Hailey and Justin had a wedding ceremony in front of their friends and family at the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Some fans in Justin’s comment section side-eyed her reply, and questioned the reasons behind his tears.
One person queried: “Is that a sign.”
Another fan replied: “I think he and Hailey might be in a bit of a crisis.”
A third concerned user asked, “Justin, are you okay,” as another added, “Hailey broke his heart”.
Rumors of marital problems between Hailey and Justin have been circulating online since late 2023.
Some fans have even speculated the model will attend the 2024 Met Gala with bestie Kendall Jenner, 28, instead of her husband.
The theory was presented on a popular online forum after a fan asked if anyone thought she would attend the prestigious event.
One shared: “100% sure she’s gonna go with the Kardashian clan.”
They added: “She won’t pass the chance to make an appearance and make people talk. Not so sure about Justin [though].”
Another guessed: “She’ll probably go with [Kendall]. I highly doubt Justin is going to attend,”
A third added: “Duh, She never passes up an opportunity to be in the headlines. I doubt Justin will be present though.”
One fan speculated that Hailey “won’t go” if she’s by herself but IS guaranteed to show up if the Kardashians attend.
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