Hailey Bieber’s dad Stephen Baldwin reacts to baby news amid family distance claims

Stephen Baldwin extended congratulations to his daughter Hailey Bieber following the birth of her first child with husband Justin Bieber, despite ongoing family tensions.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber welcomed their first child, Jack Blues Bieber, after six years of marriage.

The renowned producer took to X on Friday, joining Justin's mother, Patty Mallette, in celebrating the couple's new arrival.

“CONGRATULATIONS @justinbieber & Hailey,” Mallette wrote, expressing her excitement in all caps. “I LOVE YOU FOREVER BABY JACK!!”

Shortly after, Baldwin, 58, posted, “Amen, Congratulations to you and may God continue to bless our family.”

In July, Hailey mentioned that she is no longer “super close” with her famous family, sharing with W Magazine that her independence may have led to the distance.

“I’m my own individual now, and I’ve built my own family,” the 27-year-old model said, reflecting on her “fairly normal childhood” with “very fond, beautiful memories.”

Soon after, her father appeared to respond to her comments with a selfie video, which included a caption addressing Hailey’s remarks.

“Today, staying positive is a choice !! so I’m trusting in the power of joy, peace, and happiness. Finally if anyone hasn’t told you today, 😘 I LOVE YOU ❤️‍🔥,” he wrote.

Hailey and Justin, who legally married at a New York City courthouse in 2018, announced the birth of their first child, Jack Blues Bieber, on Friday.

In an Instagram post, the “Never Say Never” singer shared the news with a photo of the newborn’s tiny feet being held by his wife.

“WELCOME HOME,” he captioned the post.

In 2019, the couple celebrated their marriage with a grand wedding ceremony in South Carolina, attended by family and celebrities including Kendall Jenner and Jaden Smith.