Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin and Kendall Jenner Roasted for Talking About Their ‘Hard Work’ During Quarantine
04/12/2020 02:39 pm EDT
'Please Log Off'
Many people thought that Bieber, Baldwin and Jenner were all simply being tone deaf because they did not really realize the disparity between their wealth and that of other people, nor how people would see it. They advised them — and all celebrities — to stay off social media during the ongoing economic anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic.
'Hard Work'
Others drew particular attention to the suggestion that these three stars worked hard for their fortunes. They thought that this was clearly not true, especially for Jenner, whose family helped coin the phrase "famous for being famous."
Relatable
People shared memes and jokes relating Bieber and Jenner's commentary to that of other stars who thought they were being relatable at inopportune times. The ever-viral photo of Paris Hilton wearing a shirt that said "STOP BEING POOR" made the rounds yet again.
Why Live?
Many people were were not surprised to hear Bieber and Jenner talking this way, but simply wondered why they had to do it publicly. They pointed out that these famous friends could simply video chat like everyone else if they really wanted to avoid scrutiny for their words.
'Twist His Words'
Many of Bieber's fans sprang to his rescue, saying that critics were "twisting his words" to make him sound insensitive. They started a hashtag to centralize their argument with Bieber's critics.
Other Quotes
Some of Bieber's defenders shared other quotes from recent posts or Instagram Live sessions, where he showed more compassion for those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and vowed to help them somehow. Back in February, Bieber did pledge to donate $29,000 to a children's charity in China called the Beijing Chunmiao Charity Foundation, but it is not clear what these more recent promises entail. Bieber's net worth is estimated at $285 million, according to WealthyGorilla.
Headstart
Finally, many people focused on the "hard work" argument, repeating the head starts in life that had given Bieber, Baldwin and Jenner all economically privileged status at a young age. They emphasized that the privilege itself is not a bad thing — only the rhetoric around it. For the latest information on the coronavirus pandemic, visit the CDC's website.
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