A chilling blast from the past has crept back into the internet’s memory: a resurfaced interview in which teenage Justin Bieber faced a line of questioning that today feels utterly unsettling. In the viral clip, the Baby singer innocently and repeatedly declares “Beyoncé” as his celebrity crush, yet the host relentlessly nudges him toward girls his own age, particularly Selena Gomez.
What begins as harmless small talk soon turns sour when the host presses, “Who in Hollywood are you a little obsessed with? Which girl… out there?” Bieber again answers, “Beyoncé.” But the persistence continues, “Who would you choose in your age group?” Undeterred, Bieber repeats, “Beyoncé.” Then comes the shocker:
Okay. Let’s say Beyoncé had a really unfortunate accident. She died.
Without missing a beat, young Bieber responds softly yet earnestly:
I have a genie at home. So I would bring her back. And she would be in the picture. And then I would have chosen Beyoncé.
Even when the host doubles down, tossing bizarre hypotheticals about Beyoncé going to prison, Bieber stays loyal, reminding the host he has spoken to her and considers her a friend. The internet, of course, finds this exchange jarring, not because of Bieber’s answer, but because of the sheer discomfort of watching a child being pushed into shaping a narrative he clearly resisted.
Nah cause it's so creepy how they wanted and were basically FORCING Justin to say he had a crush on Selena when he been saying for 2 MINUTES STRAIGHT that he had a crush on Beyonce… he was a child this is so disturbing pic.twitter.com/pcOXzF7OBe
Like?? It's so embarassing
You’re honestly so fucking strange for this. Selena Gomez in 18 months older than Bieber. There is no oddity there. If you care about grooming worry about 20 something year old Bieber coming at: Sofia Richie, Hailey Baldwin and Bronte Blampeid (17) and Inka Williams (15)
It is WEIRD AF that this grown ass man is forcing him to say Selena is his crush when he clearly saying he doesn't like her and then proceed to say something like "she might see this but she can't like you because you're young"… move
this is insane i didn’t realize how hard they were pushing him to answer after he said beyoncé like 48272818 times omfg
Fans called the moment “so creepy”, noting how the media seemed almost desperate to script a love story that wasn’t probably his to tell.
When Justin Bieber Photoshopped His Face Onto Beyoncé’s Body
Nearly a decade later, Justin Bieber’s long-standing admiration for Beyoncé resurfaced in a far more humorous light. In 2018, he playfully introduced the world to his “sister,” sharing a photo of his face photoshopped onto Beyoncé’s body. “Y’all need to meet my sister Rachel Bieber,” he quipped on Instagram. The internet went berserk, with over 4 million likes pouring in.
A post shared by Justin Bieber (@lilbieber)
The photo wasn’t random either. The body came from Beyoncé’s 2013 album launch party, a nod to the pop titan Bieber had admired since his teenage years. Long before that post, Bieber had gushed about meeting her at the 2009 MTV VMAs, tweeting about the moment the same night Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech (via E! Online).
The following year, he even joked about wanting Beyoncé as his 2010 Grammys date, publicly praising her artistry.
@taylorswift13 and Beyonce dominated the Grammy nominations… awsome…Beyonce I think i should b ur date that night. leave JayZ at home 😉
Whether through humor, tweets, or nostalgia, Bieber’s respect for Beyoncé has remained steadfast.
Kendall Jenner Admitted She Once Had a Crush on Justin Bieber
Turns out, Justin Bieber Fever wasn’t just for fans; even celebrities caught the bug. In 2016, Kendall Jenner revealed to W magazine that she once had a crush on One Time singer, though she clarified he wasn’t her first.
I was more into the Disney kids. Like, I think I had a crush on Zack and Cody [Dylan and Cole Sprouse] from Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
Justin Bieber was like the pop star of my time. I feel like I must have had a 12-year-old crush on him.
Then came the playful disclaimer:
Not anymore though!
Jenner also dished on her first kiss, “It was in a shower, but not on,” she laughed. The moment happened during a game of truth or dare, fully clothed, hiding from her little sister, Kylie, who tried to spy.
Beyond teenage tales, Jenner reminisced about her first Marc Jacobs show in 2014, where she strutted confidently despite wearing a see-through top. “My biggest concern was definitely falling,” she admitted, adding:
I don’t know why I wasn’t nervous about that. I was really excited about my tits being out, actually. I’m weird. I love my tits being out. It’s like one of my things, I guess.
Well, what began as an awkward teenage Justin Bieber interview now echoes louder in 2025’s era of media accountability. What do you think? Was young Bieber unfairly pressured, or was it all ‘just the times’? Drop your thoughts below; don’t be shy, curiosity killed no cat here!
