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Justin Bieber Throws Water Bottle at Paparazzi After Sushi Date with Wife Hailey
The pop star became agitated with photographers after dining at a celebrity hotspot in West Hollywood.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Justin Bieber, 32, and his wife Hailey Bieber, 29, had dinner at the celebrity hotspot Sushi Park in West Hollywood, California on Friday night. As they were leaving the restaurant and entering their waiting car in the parking garage, Justin became agitated with the paparazzi taking photos and threw a half-empty plastic water bottle towards them over the top of the car.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between celebrities and paparazzi, as well as Justin Bieber's history of confronting photographers when he feels his privacy is being invaded. It also sheds light on the challenges famous couples face in maintaining a sense of normalcy in their lives while being constantly followed by the media.
The details
In video obtained by TMZ, Justin is seen hiding his face with his arm as he and Hailey enter their car. As flashes go off, Justin then hurls the water bottle towards the paparazzi. Hailey appears stoic throughout the interaction. Earlier that day, the couple was spotted showing PDA while out to lunch in Beverly Hills.
- On Friday night (March 7, 2026), Justin and Hailey Bieber had dinner at Sushi Park in West Hollywood.
- As they were leaving the restaurant and entering their car in the parking garage, the incident with the paparazzi occurred.
The players
Justin Bieber
A 32-year-old Canadian singer known for hits like "Yukon" who became agitated with paparazzi after a dinner date with his wife.
Hailey Bieber
A 29-year-old American model and the wife of Justin Bieber, who was with him during the incident with the paparazzi.
What they’re saying
“You're not getting it. It's not clocking to you … I don't give a f--k if you're on the sidewalk. I'm a human f--king being, you're standing around my car, at the beach! You know what I'm saying? You don't think I'm a real f--king guy, do you?”
— Justin Bieber (Page Six)
“I don't know who the f--k's paying you to provoke me, but I'm not the f--king one. OK? Stop provoking me and s--t … I'm not to be f--king with.”
— Justin Bieber (Page Six)
What’s next
It's unclear if the incident with the paparazzi will result in any legal action or consequences for Justin Bieber.
The takeaway
This confrontation between Justin Bieber and the paparazzi underscores the ongoing challenges celebrities face in maintaining their privacy and personal boundaries when constantly being followed by the media. It highlights the need for better protections and respect for the personal space of public figures.
