Justin Bieber Involved in Physical Altercation with Photographers Outside West Hollywood Eatery

Pop star Justin Bieber confronted photographers during a dinner date with wife Hailey, throwing a water bottle as tensions boiled over in West Hollywood.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 10, 2026, 12:14 PM EDT

Source: Page Six

The Parking Garage Confrontation

The escalation began as the couple exited the restaurant and moved toward their waiting vehicle. According to footage obtained by media outlets, Bieber, 32, attempted to shield his face with his arm while entering the parking garage. As photographers continued to document the couple’s movements, the singer threw a partially filled plastic water bottle over the roof of his car toward the gathered paparazzi. Hailey Bieber, 29, remained stoic throughout the brief interaction, showing no visible reaction as the couple entered the vehicle.

Escalating Tensions and Security Interventions

Prior to the physical gesture, security or associates accompanying the couple were heard demanding that the photographers "make some room" and "back up." The atmosphere was described as tense, contrasting with the couple's appearance earlier that day in Beverly Hills, where they were observed showing public displays of affection during a lunch date at South Beverly Grill. The Friday evening incident highlights the persistent friction between the global pop star and the independent media agencies that track his movements.

A Documented Pattern of Hostility

This event is not the first instance of Bieber confronting media personnel. In June 2025, the singer was involved in a widely publicized verbal altercation outside Soho House Malibu. During that exchange, Bieber delivered an impassioned defense of his privacy, asserting his right to be treated as a "human being" rather than a commodity. He explicitly demanded respect for his family and personal space, warning photographers that he was at his "wit's end" regarding what he characterized as intentional provocation.