In a matter of weeks, Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber are set to welcome their first child, marking an exciting new chapter in their lives. The model announced her pregnancy in May, revealing that she was already six months along at that time. This upcoming addition to their family comes as Hailey navigates a period of distance from her own relatives.

Hailey, the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, recently shared insights into her relationship with her family in an interview with W Magazine. She described her childhood as “fairly normal” but acknowledged that her upbringing was somewhat unique due to her family’s prominence. Despite this, she revealed that she is not currently very close with her family. “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 own individual now, and I’ve built my own family,” she disclosed, choosing not to name specific relatives. While she does not follow her father or her mother, Kennya Baldwin, on Instagram, she continues to follow her uncle Alec Baldwin, along with other aunts and cousins.

Despite the distance, Hailey reflected fondly on her childhood memories, saying, “When I look back on my childhood and how I grew up, I have very fond, beautiful memories.” This sentiment highlights her appreciation for her upbringing even as she navigates her independence.

Months before announcing her pregnancy, Hailey Bieber had to address swirling rumors about her marriage. She took to Instagram to refute claims circulating online, particularly on TikTok, which suggested that she and Justin were facing marital issues. “Just FYI the stories and constant ‘blind items’ I see on [TikTok] are 100% of the time wrong,” she wrote. “Made out of thin air… Come from the land of delusion… So I know it may be fun feeding into these stories but just know they’re always false. Sorry to spoil it.”

The rumors about her marriage were further fueled by her father’s social media activity. Stephen Baldwin shared a message from Victor Marx, founder of All Things Possible Ministries, requesting prayers for the couple. Marx’s message, which was later deleted, urged Christians to offer prayers for wisdom, protection, and spiritual closeness for Justin and Hailey.

Hailey has come to terms with the public scrutiny of her relationship, acknowledging that criticism is something she has had to manage since the beginning. “People have made me feel so bad about my relationship since day one,” she said. “It’s like people don’t want to believe that we’re happy.” Despite her efforts to grow accustomed to the negativity, she admitted that it never truly becomes easier.

As Hailey and Justin prepare for their new arrival, they continue to navigate public scrutiny while focusing on their growing family.