Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin first met in the late 2000s when Hailey was introduced to Justin by her father, Stephen Baldwin, backstage at The Today Show. This initial meeting was brief, involving a handshake between the two teenagers. In February 2011, Hailey attended the premiere of Justin’s documentary “Never Say Never,” further solidifying their connection as friends. However, during this time, Justin confirmed his relationship with Selena Gomez.
Friendship and Rumors (2011-2014)
In September 2011, Hailey publicly expressed her support for Justin and Selena’s relationship on Twitter, indicating her status as a fan of the couple. After Justin’s breakup with Selena in November 2014, he was seen attending church services alongside Hailey and Kendall Jenner, leading to speculation about their relationship. Despite these rumors, Hailey denied any romantic involvement with Justin in December 2014, stating they were just good friends.
Rekindling Romance (2015-2018)
In December 2015, Hailey joined Justin on vacation in Anguilla, reigniting dating rumors. By January 2016, Justin made their relationship Instagram official by posting a photo of them kissing. However, they clarified that their relationship was casual and not exclusive. They briefly split in August 2016 but reconnected by May 2018 after a period of no contact. Their public appearances together increased significantly during this time.
In July 2018, engagement rumors began swirling after Justin confirmed their engagement on Instagram. Just two months later, they were married in a courthouse ceremony in New York City on September 13, 2018.
Formal Wedding and Public Life (2019-Present)
The couple held a more formal wedding ceremony on September 30, 2019, at Somerset Chapel in Bluffton, South Carolina. Their marriage has been characterized by public displays of affection and support for one another through various challenges including health issues faced by both.
As of May 2024, it was announced that the couple is expecting their first child together. Throughout their relationship journey from friendship to marriage and now parenthood plans, they have maintained a strong bond despite facing scrutiny from fans and media regarding past relationships.
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