Julia Janeiro, the 23-year-old makeup artist daughter of Spanish bullfighter Jesulín de Ubrique and María José Campanario, has launched a sharp public counterattack against television personality Belén Esteban, reopening one of Spain's longest-running celebrity feuds.
The confrontation erupted after Esteban publicly praised her own daughter, Andrea Janeiro, for not being a nepobaby, while implying that other celebrity offspring fit that description. Although Esteban did not explicitly name her, Janeiro responded directly to the indirect snub.
Addressing Esteban directly, Janeiro stated that Esteban was a television meme and warned her that she was not the center of the world. Janeiro argued that if anyone functioned like a nepobaby, it was Esteban herself, claiming that despite not being Jesulín de Ubrique's daughter, Esteban had spent her entire life talking about him and remaining in his shadow.
Janeiro described Esteban's comments about her daughter's sister as ridiculous and shameful, adding that her own parents maintained respect and class. She also questioned why Esteban appeared to hate her existence when the television figure was three times her age.
Esteban, a prominent Spanish media figure, was previously in a high-profile relationship with bullfighter Jesulín de Ubrique, with whom she shares daughter Andrea Janeiro. Their split and subsequent public disputes have fueled Spanish press coverage for more than two decades, creating a persistent rivalry between Esteban and the Janeiro family.
Clash Reopens Feud Between Media Figures
Janeiro, who is known to close friends as Juls, had previously defended a quiet, anonymous lifestyle upon turning 18. However, she signalled a dramatic shift in May when she publicly declared her intention to become a superstar, laying the groundwork for her active entry into public media disputes.
Her outspoken response marks a significant development in Spanish celebrity gossip coverage, known locally as the prensa del corazón or papel cuché. Commentators have noted that the sector has recently suffered from a scarcity of captivating personalities, relying heavily on repeated studio visits by reality television contestants on channels such as Telecinco.
Fresh Dynamics in Spanish Celebrity Press
Where Spanish media coverage was once defined by major cultural figures such as singer Rocío Jurado or model Mar Flores, recent coverage had fallen into repetitive cycles. Janeiro's willingness to engage in direct confrontation has introduced a lively new narrative for summer audiences seeking unscripted drama.
Rather than staying quiet to prevent further friction, Janeiro chose to tackle the disagreement head-on. With tensions renewed between the two sides, the clash sets the stage for an ongoing saga between Janeiro and Esteban in Spanish entertainment media.
