The biggest celebrity news of the bank holiday weekend was that Justin and Hailey Bieber have welcomed a baby boy called Jack Blues Bieber. Yep, Justin Bieber - who is still a teenager singing Baby in our eyes - is officially a dad.
Justin and Hailey's relationship has gone from strength to strength since they first met all the way back in 2009. And that’s despite the internet pitting Hailey against Justin’s ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez constantly.
So as the duo become parents for the first time, we’re taking a look back at all the key moments of their relationship and revelling in the romance.
When did Justin and Hailey Bieber meet?
Hailey actually has her famous father Stephen Baldwin to thank for her introduction to Justin Bieber. The now-couple originally met way back in November 2009 backstage at The Today Show when both Stephen and Justin appeared on the show.
When did Justin and Hailey start dating?
In November 2014, fans began to speculate that Justin and Hailey had begun dating when they were photographed attending a church service at Hillsong alongside their mutual pal Kendall Jenner. Justin had recently broken up with his girlfriend of five years Selena Gomez.
However, in December 2014 Hailey revealed that the pair were just friends saying, ‘I've known him since I was like 13 and we've just been good friends over the years. We have just stayed close, and there's nothing more to it than that.’
When did Justin and Hailey go Instagram official?
Something had clearly changed between Justin and Hailey by January 2016 though, when Justin made his romance with Hailey Instagram official by sharing a sweet shot of them kissing to his Instagram.
When did Justin and Hailey break-up?
Despite Justin’s declaration, by August 2016 Justin was single once again and began dating Sofia Richie whilst Hailey was linked to Drake.
Following their split, Hailey and Justin completely lost touch for almost two years. In 2020, Hailey shared her thoughts on their time apart in an interview with Elle saying, ‘Our lives seemed to be going in very different directions. I actually think now that I look back at it being married that it was a good thing for the two of us, very healthy.’
Who has Justin Bieber dated?
Justin Bieber’s most famous ex is Selena Gomez, who the singer dated on and off from 2010-2018 with many fans rooting for the pair to end up together.
In August 2016 – whilst on a break from both Selena and Hailey – Justin was linked to Sofia Richie but their fling was short-lived, only lasting a month.
Who has Hailey Baldwin dated?
In May 2018, Hailey and Shawn Mendes nearly broke the internet when they attended the Met Gala together.
Speaking with Rolling Stone about their brief fling Shawn said, ‘I don't even wanna put a title on it. I think it was more of a zone of limbo.’
When did Justin and Hailey get back together?
In June 2018, the duo suggested that they had rekindled their romance when they were photographed holding hands and kissing in New York City.
When did Justin and Hailey get engaged?
The following month – amid intense fan speculation – Justin posted a sweet Instagram tribute to Hailey calling her, ‘the love of my life’ and revealed that they were engaged.
He wrote, ‘Was gonna wait a while to say anything but word travels fast, listen plain and simple Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindLY. I promise to lead our family with honor and integrity letting Jesus through his Holy Spirit guide us in everything we do and every decision we make. My heart is COMPLETELY and FULLY YOURS and I will ALWAYS put you first!
‘You are the love of my life Hailey Baldwin and I wouldn’t want to spend it with anybody else. You make me so much better and we compliment eachother so well!! Can’t wait for the best season of life yet!. It’s funny because now with you everything seems to make sense! The thing I am most excited for is that my little brother and sister get to see another healthy stable marriage and look for the same!!! Gods timing really is literally perfect, we got engaged on the seventh day of the seventh month, the number seven is the number of spiritual perfection, it’s true GOOGLE IT! Isn’t that nuts? By the way I didn’t plan that, anyways My goodness does feel good to have our future secured! WERE GONNA BE BETTER AT 70 BABY HERE WE GO! “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains FAVOR from the Lord!” This is the year of favor!!!!’
When did Justin and Hailey get married?
Almost exactly nine years after they first met, Justin and Hailey confirmed that they had tied the knot when Justin called Hailey, ‘my wife’ in an Instagram post and Hailey changed her last name to Bieber on all of her social media accounts. Hailey was just 21 when they married, Justin was 24.
A second wedding ceremony took place on 30 September 2019 in South Carolina. The star-studded guest list included pals Kendall Jenner, Camila Morrone, and Jaden Smith.
When did Justin and Hailey announce their pregnancy?
In May 2024, Hailey announced that she was pregnant with her and Justin’s first child.
The couple took to Instagram with the happy news, sharing a heartwarming reel of themselves and Hailey's growing baby bump.
When did Justin and Hailey have their baby?
Justin and Hailey Bieber are officially parents after welcoming their son Jack Blues Bieber on 24 August 2024.
An insider told People, 'They're both overjoyed. The baby is such a miracle. He's adorable and doing well. Hailey's doing well, too.
'The pregnancy was something that they very much wished and prayed for. The day they found out that Hailey was pregnant was the best ever for Justin. He was over the moon with excitement. It was a big celebration for them.'
Daisy Hall is a News and Entertainment writer on Grazia.