Hailey and Justin Bieber send ‘cease and desist’ notice to creator over viral marriage video

Hailey and Justin Bieber sent a cease and desist to creator, Julie Theis, over a viral video about their marriage

Hailey and Justin Bieber have sent a cease and desist letter to creator Julie Theis after she posted screenshots of the notice on her Instagram, sparking fresh buzz and debate online about what happened and why this particular video drew legal action. The move has drawn attention not just for the legal response but for the broader conversation around celebrity privacy and public commentary.

 

 

 

 

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The video in question reportedly analysed long‑standing narratives around celebrity relationships and used Hailey and Justin’s marriage as a main example. In the clip, Theis argued that some couples are romanticised despite exhibiting what she called “toxic co dependent” dynamics, and she specifically referenced Hailey tolerating alleged abuse and Justin’s struggles with addiction, statements framed as her opinion on social media about high profile relationships.

 

 

 

 

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By sharing the cease and desist letter, Theis drew even more eyes to the situation, prompting widespread online discussion about the limits of commentary on public figures. Some observers pointed out that while free speech is protected against government action, private individuals and their legal representatives can still pursue defamation claims or demand removal of what they consider harmful content, and that a cease and desist is a common first step before litigation.

 

 

 

 

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Legal experts have noted that statements presented as fact about individuals can open creators up to defamation laws, especially when they involve serious personal allegations. Others argued that the Biebers’ response seems selective given the vast amount of commentary about their relationship already circulating online.

This isn’t the first time Hailey Bieber has been involved in legal threats over social media content. In the past, the couple’s team sent legal notices to a plastic surgeon whose video discussed claims about Hailey’s appearance, accusing him of spreading unsubstantiated claims and using her image without permission.

Supporters of Theis applauded her for standing by her opinions, while critics said the case highlights how quickly commentary can trigger legal warnings in the digital age. Whether the letter will escalate into a lawsuit or ultimately lead to the video being taken down remains to be seen, but for now the incident has renewed attention on how far creators can go when commenting on high‑profile relationships.