In the world of celebrity drama, sometimes all it takes is a meme to send the internet spiraling—and that’s exactly what’s happening between Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco, the fiancé of Selena Gomez.
It all started with a cryptic Instagram Story from Bieber that featured none other than Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, whispering his infamous line: “My precious,” while reaching for the ring. The symbolism? Not lost on fans. The timing, just weeks after Selena and Benny’s engagement announcement in December 2024, felt a little too pointed.
Cue Benny Blanco’s meme clapback.
In what fans are calling a subtle response, Blanco posted a meme of Shrek looking lonely and forlorn—specifically from a scene in the film where the ogre wants some time alone with his wife. The message? Open to interpretation, but many believe it’s a quiet, clever way of addressing Bieber’s apparent shade without saying a word.
A Complicated History
This isn’t just internet drama between strangers. Benny Blanco and Justin Bieber share a history—professionally, at least. The two have collaborated on music in the past and were once considered good friends. However, that dynamic shifted once Benny and Selena went public with their relationship, and even more so when the couple got engaged. The friendship, it seems, didn’t survive the romance.
Fans Are All In
As expected, fans are dissecting every frame of both posts. Is Justin still not over Selena? Was Benny defending his fiancée in the most Gen-Z way possible? Are we witnessing the soft launch of a new celebrity feud?
Regardless of where you stand, one thing is clear: celebs aren’t just throwing shade anymore—they’re doing it meme-style.
From Gollum’s obsession with rings to Shrek’s marital woes, the metaphor game is strong—and wildly entertaining.
Stay tuned for more updates as this meme battle unfolds. Who knew Middle Earth and the Swamp would collide in Hollywood’s latest love triangle?
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