Justin Bieber is facing heavy backlash for leaving a comment saying “I love youuuuuuuuu” on Ariana Greenblatt’s Instagram post. The 17-year-old actress shared promotional photos for her new Netflix movie Fear Street: Prom Queen, but fans quickly shifted focus to Bieber’s remark, calling it “creepy” and “inappropriate.”
The 31-year-old singer, who is married to Hailey Bieber, commented under Greenblatt’s post, which featured her in a gothic outfit. While some fans defended the comment as harmless, many criticized Bieber for engaging with a minor in a way they deemed inappropriate.
Ariana Greenblatt, known for her roles in Barbie, Avengers: Infinity War, and Disney’s Stuck in the Middle, has 3.8 million Instagram followers. She liked Bieber’s comment, but that did little to calm the online storm.
Justin Bieber’s comment on Ariana Greenblatt’s Instagram post sparks fury(Instagram/ Ariana Greenblatt )
People on Reddit and Twitter called out the age gap, with one user writing:
“She’s underaged and he’s a grown man. This is weird.”
Another added:
“You’re married, bro. What are you doing?”
Some fans noted that Greenblatt resembles Bieber’s ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez, making the situation even more uncomfortable for critics.
Bieber has not responded to the backlash. This incident follows other recent controversies, including his public remarks about Hailey’s Vogue cover and his support for Chris Brown after Brown’s arrest in the UK.
Ariana Greenblatt has also remained silent on the issue. The young actress is gaining recognition for her work, with nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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