Hailey Bieber shuts down trolls calling her transgender

Hailey Bieber says being compared to trans women is no insult, calling them “some of the most beautiful people”

Hailey Bieber is shutting down online trolls with grace and confidence.

The model recently addressed comments from people who have called her transgender — and instead of being offended, she said she takes it as a compliment.

During her appearance on Owen Thiele’s In Your Dreams podcast, the 27-year-old entrepreneur opened up about why being compared to trans women doesn’t bother her. “Trans women and trans men are some of the most beautiful people in the world,” Hailey said. “So, if someone says I look like a trans woman, I just think they’re calling me gorgeous.”

Hailey Bieber addresses comments about her “looking trans” on “In Your Dreams” podcast with Owen Thiele. pic.twitter.com/YufnHcPby9

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Bieber’s empowering response has quickly gone viral, earning widespread praise from fans and the LGBTQ+ community alike. Many applauded her for flipping the script on a common online insult and for calling out the ignorance behind such comments.

The Rhode founder’s stance isn’t new — she has long been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights. In 2023, she signed an open letter organized by GLAAD, addressed to tech leaders including Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, YouTube’s Neal Mohan, and TikTok’s Shou Zi Chew. The letter urged social media companies to take stronger action against hate speech and misinformation targeting queer communities.

Hailey’s response serves as another reminder of her thoughtful and compassionate approach to public scrutiny. Rather than letting hate get to her, she embraces positivity and inclusivity.

As one fan commented on X, “Hailey Bieber turning a transphobic comment into a compliment is how you handle trolls — pure class.”