Bailey Sarian, the popular makeup artist and true crime storyteller, has announced that she and her fiancé Fernando Valdez have broken up. The news came as a shock to many of her fans who had followed their relationship for years. What happened to the couple who seemed so perfect for each other? Here is everything we know about their break up and the reasons behind it.
How They Met and Got Engaged
Bailey and Fern met in December 2013, when Bailey decided to get her first tattoo from him. Fern was a tattoo artist who worked at a shop in Los Angeles. They hit it off right away and started dating soon after. According to Hollywood Mask, they had a lot in common, such as their love for animals, art, and music.
Three years later, in 2016, Fern proposed to Bailey during a trip to Paris. He popped the question at the Eiffel Tower, with a ring that he had designed himself. Bailey said yes and shared the happy news on her Instagram account. She wrote: “He asked me to marry him at the Eiffel Tower. I said yes. I’m still in shock.”
The couple seemed to have a strong and loving relationship, as they often posted cute pictures and videos of themselves on social media. They also supported each other’s careers and passions. Fern helped Bailey with her YouTube videos, where she combined makeup tutorials with true crime stories. Bailey also supported Fern’s music career, as he was a singer and songwriter who performed under the name Ferny Mac.
The Signs of Trouble
However, things started to change in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The couple had to adjust to the new reality of staying at home and working remotely. Bailey’s YouTube channel grew exponentially during this time, as she gained millions of subscribers and views. She also launched her own makeup line, Estate Cosmetics, in collaboration with IPSY.
Fern, on the other hand, struggled with his music career, as he could not perform live or collaborate with other artists. He also faced some health issues, such as anxiety and depression. He opened up about his mental health struggles on his Instagram account, where he wrote: “I’ve been dealing with anxiety and depression for a while now and it’s been hard to cope with it.”
The couple also faced some backlash from some of their fans, who accused them of being insensitive or irresponsible during the pandemic. For example, some people criticized them for traveling to Mexico in December 2020, amid the rising cases of COVID-19. Some others questioned their relationship status, as they noticed that they stopped posting pictures of each other on social media.
The Break Up Announcement
On January 24, 2022, Bailey confirmed that she and Fern had broken up. She took to Twitter to announce the news, writing: “Hi. Fern and I broke up. I’ve needed some time to cry it out. But ya, it’s over. Happy 2022.”
She followed up with three more tweets, where she asked her fans not to be rude or mean to Fern, and explained that they had grown apart over time. She wrote: “Please don’t be rude and send fern mean messages. No one is at fault here & there is no ‘bad guy’. Sometimes in life you grow in different directions & that’s OKAY. I believe we met and we were together for a reason.”
She also expressed that she still loved him and wished him happiness. She wrote: “But now it’s time to figure some things out on our own. I will always love him and want nothing but love & happiness for him. He deserves that, I deserve that, you deserve that.”
Fern has not publicly commented on the break up yet, but he has deleted all his pictures with Bailey from his Instagram account.
The Aftermath of the Split
Since the break up announcement, Bailey has been focusing on her work and her well-being. She has continued to upload videos on her YouTube channel, where she has over 6 million subscribers. She has also been active on her Instagram account, where she has over 3 million followers.
She has also been spending time with her friends and family, as well as her pets. She has four dogs and two cats, who often appear on her social media posts.
Fern has also been working on his music and his mental health. He has released some new songs on his YouTube channel, where he has over 100 thousand subscribers. He has also been sharing motivational quotes and messages on his Instagram account, where he has over 300 thousand followers.
He has also been traveling to different places, such as Hawaii and New York.
The Future of Bailey and Fern
Bailey and Fern have not revealed if they are still in contact or if they are seeing other people. However, they have both made it clear that they respect and care for each other, despite their break up.
They have also thanked their fans for their support and understanding, and asked them to respect their privacy and their decisions.
Bailey and Fern had a beautiful relationship that lasted for over eight years. They shared many memories and experiences together, and inspired many people with their love and creativity. They may not be together anymore, but they will always have a special place in each other’s hearts.
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