May 24, 2025: Pop superstar Justin Bieber is under fire after a comment he left on 17-year-old actress Ariana Greenblatt’s recent Instagram post stirred controversy online. The situation has quickly escalated, with critics accusing the married singer of inappropriate behavior toward a minor.
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Greenblatt, known for her roles in Barbie, Avengers: Infinity War, and Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle, shared a promotional photo for her new Netflix horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen. The caption read:
“Fear Street: Prom Queen is out now on Netflix!!! Horror had always been one of my favorite genres and to have this movie be my introduction into the world was an honor. Long live Christy Renault.”
What caught the internet’s attention was Bieber’s comment underneath the post:
“I love youuuuuuuuu”
Though some saw the message as a harmless expression of admiration, many others took issue with the tone and timing—especially given Greenblatt’s age and Bieber’s marital status.
Online Reactions Split
The comment section quickly filled with backlash. Many users labeled the comment “inappropriate” and warned Bieber to “back off,” pointing out that Greenblatt is still legally a minor.
One user wrote:
“She’s 17. You’re a grown man. This is weird.”
Another added:
“You’re married, bro. What are you doing?”
However, not everyone agreed with the criticism. Some fans defended Bieber, suggesting the remark was misinterpreted.
“He’s just showing her love, lmao. If you have a problem with that, go judge the other adults in the comments showing her love,” said one supporter.
A Rising Star
Ariana Greenblatt, who has 3.8 million Instagram followers, is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s most promising young actors. Her performance in Barbie earned her nominations for a Critics’ Choice Movie Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance—all before turning 18.
Her IMDb bio highlights her rapid rise:
“From her breakout role in Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018), to scene-stealing performances in global blockbusters like Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Barbie (2023), she has consistently proven her ability to command the screen.”
No Official Response Yet
As of now, neither Bieber nor Greenblatt has publicly commented on the backlash. The incident has reignited conversations around boundaries, public figures, and how social media interactions between adults and minors are perceived.
Whether the comment was innocent or inappropriate remains a matter of debate, but the backlash highlights the level of scrutiny celebrities face online—especially when their words involve young stars in the spotlight.