Justin and Hailey Bieber are facing growing internal tension within their marriage, sources close to the couple revealed, but both remain committed to making the relationship work. The pop star's erratic public behavior and mental health challenges have weighed heavily on his wife in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the situation.
"Things aren't great right now," a source told Us Weekly, citing the toll of Justin's recent outbursts. The Grammy winner, who turned 31 in March, has shared increasingly volatile social media posts, including one on June 15 that read, "I'm a dad that's not to be f***ed with," and another calling Father's Day "daddy day to me u lil ho." The posts featured everything from watch selfies to screenshots of personal text spats and emotional confessions.
"He's doing his best, but it's tough," a second source said, confirming that the singer is "going through a difficult time." They added, "Hailey is giving him room to get himself back on track."
The couple welcomed their son, Jack Blues, in August 2024. One source said the last four weeks have been the most "tense" period of their relationship, noting that "Hailey's worried about Justin, especially with a [baby at home]. He hasn't been down like this in quite some time, so there's concern."
On June 16, Bieber posted an Instagram Story that read in part: "People keep telling me to heal... don't you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already? I know I'm broken." He has also been spotted in several public confrontations, including a heated exchange with paparazzi outside Soho House in Los Angeles on June 13. "You don't get to disrespect me and get away with it," he told photographers at the scene.
Hailey, meanwhile, has seen a meteoric rise in her career. She landed the June cover of Vogue and recently sold her Rhode beauty brand for $1 billion. But "family issues have clouded her success," said one source. Justin, whose last album Justice was released in 2021, has severed ties with his Drew House brand and former manager Scooter Braun, further signaling instability in his professional life. "No one is really managing Justin's day-to-day or career," the source said. "He's really on his own."
Despite the pressures, insiders say the couple is not discussing separation. "They don't talk about divorce," said the first source. A second added that the chances of a split are "very slim, especially because of their faith." Both are members of Churchome, a Christian congregation led by pastor Judah Smith, whom Justin considers a spiritual mentor.
"They believe they are soulmates and meant for each other," said one source. "They'll do anything to make it work."
Hailey, described by sources as the "stable parent" and "the one keeping their family together," has continued to support her husband. "He's a loose cannon, and Hailey's making room for that," said the second source. "She hasn't lost faith in the relationship or his accountability as a father. They are going to get through it."
