Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have had a tumultuous relationship over the years, dating on and off until he eventually married Hailey Bieber in 2018. They were one of the most talked-about celebrity couples of the past decade, often compared to the iconic duo of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. Despite their breakup and Justin’s subsequent marriage to Hailey, many fans still hold out hope for a reunion between Justin and Selena, with some even blaming Hailey for their split. However, recent events seemed to indicate that any bad blood between the ladies was in the past, as they posed for a friendly photo together at the Academy Museum Gala in 2022. Unfortunately, social media posts in 2023 have reignited rumors of drama between the three. Check out the complete history of their complicated love triangle below.
Justin and Selena’s paths crossed during the peak of their careers. In 2009, Justin gained recognition with his debut EP My World, leading to the release of his first album, My World 2.0, in 2010. Selena, on the other hand, was a Disney Channel star with budding success as a musician and an acting career, particularly in Wizards of Waverly Place. Justin openly revealed that Selena was his celebrity crush, and they were later introduced by their managers. Their friendship grew, and in 2009, they spent New Year’s Eve together in Las Vegas for Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve. Justin even serenaded Selena onstage with his song “One Less Lonely Girl.” In 2010, rumors started circulating about their relationship, but Selena denied them, saying they were just friends and that she felt like a big sister to him. However, by February 2011, the couple made their relationship official when they attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party together. They kept their romance private for a few more months before Selena finally confirmed it in a May 2011 interview.
Selena was open about her desire not to hide her relationships from the public eye, confessing to Seventeen magazine that while she likes to keep some aspects of her life private, being 18 meant falling in love and exploring herself. She and Justin made several public appearances together during the spring and summer of 2011, attending events like the Billboard Music Awards, ESPY Awards, and Teen Choice Awards. Selena even hosted the pre-show for the MTV Video Music Awards in August of that year, where she interviewed Justin on live television. Despite her nerves, he eased them by kissing her on the cheek. Justin was known for his grand displays of affection throughout their relationship, including renting out the Staples Center so they could watch Titanic in private. They also didn’t shy away from showing PDA on the red carpet at the American Music Awards in November 2011. In a 2012 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Justin spoke about his love for Selena and how he never wanted her to feel ashamed or separate from him in public.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber’s romantic relationship had its fair share of ups and downs. The couple first called it quits in November 2012, following rumors of trouble brewing between them. Despite this, they gave rise to speculation that they had rekindled their romance in April 2013 after Justin shared a photo of Selena hugging him while he worked on his music. They even spent the Fourth of July together that same year, as confirmed by Justin in a now-deleted Instagram post. Furthermore, Justin made Selena feel special by assisting her in celebrating her 21st birthday later that month.
