In early May, Justin and Hailey Bieber delighted fans with a heartwarming revelation: they are expecting their first child. The announcement came via an intimate Instagram post featuring photos from their vow renewal ceremony in Hawaii, which showcased Hailey’s burgeoning baby bump.
Now, Hailey Bieber, the supermodel and Rhode founder, is sharing the reasons behind their decision to publicly announce the pregnancy. In an exclusive interview for the summer issue of W magazine, hitting stands on July 30, Hailey opened up about the emotional journey and the challenges of keeping such joyous news a secret. “I probably could have hidden it until the end, but I didn’t enjoy the stress of not being able to enjoy my pregnancy outwardly,” Hailey confessed. “I felt like I was hiding this big secret, and it didn’t feel good. I wanted the freedom to go out and live my life.”
The W magazine feature, crafted by journalist Jen Wang, styled by Paul Sinclaire, and photographed by David Sims, places Hailey among a celebrated list of stars who have shared their pregnancy journeys through the publication, including Kirsten Dunst, Cindy Crawford, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
In the cover story, Hailey also reflected on the profound changes in her life as she prepares for motherhood. She emphasized the special time she is spending with her husband, pop star Justin Bieber before their family expands. “In the beginning [of the pregnancy], it was super emotional for me. Like, ‘I love this human so much. How can I possibly bring someone else into this?’ I’m trying to soak in these days of it being Justin and me, just the two of us,” she revealed.
Hailey also touched on her relationship with her own family, which has grown distant over the years. She spoke about her actor father, Stephen Baldwin, and mother, Kennya Baldwin, and how her independent nature has shaped her adult life. “I’m not super close with my family at this point in my life because I feel like I’m very independent. I’m my individual now, and I’ve built my own family. But when I look back on my childhood and how I grew up, I have very fond, beautiful memories,” she explained.
Her journey to independence began at a young age. Hailey signed with a modeling agency at 17, quickly immersing herself in the fashion world and gaining a reputation for her professionalism and poise. “I started traveling the world, making my own money. I got my apartment and had to learn how to live on my own and pay bills. That pushed me into adulthood kind of quickly, when most of my friends were just leaving for college,” she recounted.
As Hailey and Justin Bieber prepare to welcome their baby, their fans eagerly anticipate the new chapter in their lives. With Hailey’s openness and honesty about her journey, she continues to inspire and connect with people worldwide, sharing not just her joy, but the authentic experiences that come with impending motherhood.
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