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Justin Bieber Throws Water Bottle at Paparazzi During LA Date Night
The incident is the latest in a long history of tense encounters between the singer and photographers.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Pop star Justin Bieber was caught on video throwing a water bottle at paparazzi following a dinner date with his wife Hailey in West Hollywood. The incident is the latest in a series of confrontations between Bieber and photographers, which the singer has described as harassment and a lack of privacy throughout his decade-long career.
Why it matters
Bieber's ongoing issues with paparazzi highlight the broader tensions between celebrities' right to privacy and the press' freedom to document public figures. The incident also recalls the tragic death of Princess Diana, who died in a car crash while being pursued by paparazzi, raising concerns about the potential dangers of aggressive tactics employed by some photographers.
The details
On Friday night, Bieber and his wife Hailey were leaving a sushi restaurant in West Hollywood when they were swarmed by paparazzi. Footage shows a visibly frustrated Bieber covering his face as he and Hailey walked to their vehicle. Once inside the SUV, Bieber threw a half-empty water bottle towards the photographers, though authorities confirmed it did not strike anyone.
- The incident occurred on Friday, March 7, 2026 in West Hollywood, California.
- Bieber has faced issues with paparazzi throughout his decade-long career, dating back to 2014 when his Ferrari was involved in an accident after being rear-ended by a photographer.
The players
Justin Bieber
A popular Canadian singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a teenager and has faced ongoing issues with paparazzi throughout his career.
Hailey Bieber
Justin Bieber's wife, who has also faced scrutiny from the media and recently sent a cease-and-desist letter to a TikToker over allegedly false claims.
What they’re saying
“There should be laws against what I just experienced... We should have learned from the death of Princess Diana...”
— Justin Bieber (X (formerly Twitter)
“It's not clocking to you that I'm standing on business, is it?”
— Justin Bieber (Instagram)
What’s next
It remains to be seen whether this latest clash will prompt further legal action or renewed calls for stricter regulations regarding paparazzi behavior in Los Angeles. The ongoing tension between celebrities and paparazzi continues to raise questions about the balance between freedom of the press and the right to privacy.
The takeaway
Bieber's latest incident with paparazzi underscores the long-standing challenges celebrities face in maintaining privacy and the potential dangers associated with aggressive tactics employed by some photographers, as seen in the tragic death of Princess Diana.
