Justin and Hailey Bieber look tense at lunch after late-night holiday party amid marriage rumors

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber were photographed leaving a West Hollywood lunch Friday amid ongoing marriage rumors that have shadowed the couple since the first half of this year. The outing occurred six days before Christmas.

Hailey wore an oversized black coat with baggy gray pants and a beige top, while Justin wore baggy shorts, a gray hoodie and white crew socks with comfortable shoes. The pair did not appear to speak to one another as they climbed into a waiting car with a security guard.

Hours earlier, the couple attended a holiday party at Funke restaurant in Beverly Hills on Thursday night, looking taciturn but stylish. Justin was in a black leather jacket, a red shirt and baggy dark blue jeans rolled up at the hem, with plain black shoes and high-fashion shades. Hailey wore a black semi-crop top showing a glimpse of her abs, blue jeans and a black jacket featuring a cow-print fleece collar; she completed the look with black peep-toe heels and dark sunglasses.

The couple, who tied the knot in New York City in 2018 and later held a larger traditional ceremony in 2019, have faced marriage rumors since the first half of the year. In July, Justin broke his silence on the speculation with his album Swag, which included emotionally charged lyrics about “testing patience” and “taking a break,” while also declaring he “will not” leave her. In November, Hailey told GQ that she takes the relationship “a day at a time,” adding that although their life is very public, she is comfortable with the way they are navigating it.

Hailey and Justin became first-time parents with the arrival of their son, Jack Blues, in August 2023. The latest public appearance comes as the couple continues to balance their private life with a highly scrutinized public profile, signaling a continued effort to keep their family’s narrative steady amid ongoing speculation.