Hailey Bieber Faces Backlash Over Robotic Awards Speech

A Speech That Missed the Mark

Hailey Bieber recently found herself in the social media spotlight, but not for the reasons she might have hoped. While accepting the Beauty Innovator Award at a ceremony in New York City, the Rhode Skin founder delivered a speech that quickly went viral. Instead of praise, her acceptance remarks were met with a wave of trolling and criticism, with many viewers labeling her delivery as “robotic” and “PR-scripted.” Some even joked that her speech seemed to be generated by ChatGPT.

A Vision for Innovation

During her speech, Bieber aimed to define what it means to be an innovator in the modern beauty industry. Reading from a set of note cards, she explained her perspective. “To me, an innovator is someone who can bring a fresh perspective to a crowded space,” she stated. “Someone who can merge different worlds together and create something new and unexpected. Someone who isn't afraid to go left when everyone else is saying to go right.”

She connected this philosophy to her brand, Rhode Skin, emphasizing her ambition to create something beyond a typical product line. “I wanted us to be a beauty brand that could thrive and grow because of the quality of products and the community who believes in it,” she shared. “I wanted to build an entire world that didn't have any borders or boundaries of what a skincare brand is or should be.”

Bieber also gave a nod to her peers in the industry, adding, “Deciding to believe wholeheartedly in your ideas and launch a brand takes an immense amount of guts, and I applaud anyone who takes that leap of faith. I celebrate every founder who is on the journey alongside me."

The Internet Reacts

Despite the positive message, the online reception was overwhelmingly negative. The clip of her speech circulated rapidly on X, where users dissected her stiff delivery and reliance on note cards. The consensus among critics was that the speech lacked authenticity and passion.

The criticism wasn't just about her delivery but also escalated into personal attacks. Here are some of the comments that surfaced online:

"Please kids, stay in school; this is the perfect example of when education is useful and shows the importance of higher education."

"She needs to read so she doesn't risk using the same speeches as Selena," another user commented.

"This is so embarrassing, dude. I mean, what can we expect from someone who didn't finish high school. This woman got fans btw," a third person wrote.

This incident highlights the intense scrutiny public figures face, where a single speech can become a flashpoint for widespread online debate and mockery.

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