Kim Kardashian Regrets Photo Shoot With Young Justin Bieber
Kim Kardashian says she should have been "canceled" for a photo shoot with then-16-year-old Justin Bieber. She now reflects that the concept was inappropriate, even if nothing creepy occurred during the shoot.
Kardashian regrets photo shoot with Bieber
Shoot took place when Bieber was 16
Involved holding hands on a beach
Kardashian was 29 at the time
She acknowledges the concept was odd
Kardashian feels she hasn't done anything cancel-worthy
Kim Kardashian now regards her 2010 Elle magazine photo shoot with 16-year-old Justin Bieber as a misstep. At 29, she posed in a beachside session inspired by the film The Graduate. Though supervised by Bieber’s parents and then-girlfriend, the images have drawn fresh scrutiny under contemporary standards.
Shoot Overview and Participants
The concept mirrored Mrs. Robinson’s dynamic, featuring:
Hand-holding and intense gazes on a Bahamas beach
Bieber kissing Kardashian’s cheek
Kardashian brushing a rose against Bieber’s face
All parties on set—including Bieber’s parents and girlfriend—reported no inappropriate behavior at the time.[1][2]
Participant Ages at Time of Shoot
Participant
Age in 2010
Source
Justin Bieber
16
[1][3]
Kim Kardashian
29
[1][3]
Selena Gomez
18
[2]
Kardashian’s Reflections on Call Her Daddy
On the October 15 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Kardashian what she should have been “canceled” for. She replied:
“I did a photo shoot with Justin Bieber, and he was 16 years old…I don’t know who approved this or thought it was normal…but now I look back and I’m like, ‘that would have not been the most appropriate thing’”.[4][3]
She emphasized that nothing “creepy” occurred but questioned how editorial and family oversight failed to flag the concept.
Changing Views on Celebrity Collaborations with Minors
In 2010, the focus was on novelty and playful homage. Since then, public discourse has shifted toward safeguarding minors from any portrayal that might sexualize or exploit power imbalances. Today’s editorial standards would likely prohibit such a shoot.[5][6]
Current Profiles
Justin Bieber (31): Married to Hailey Bieber, father to Jack Blues Bieber (born August 2024).[1]
Kim Kardashian (44): Entrepreneur, criminal justice advocate, and law school student.[7]
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