Justin and Hailey Bieber: Inside Their Marriage through the Years

Justin and Hailey Bieber have grown up, drifted apart, and found their way back to each other in front of millions. Their relationship has weathered rumors, major life changes, and the pressures of fame — and every step has shaped the marriage they share today.

Justin and Hailey Bieber's love story has never been short on attention. From early friendship to marriage and parenthood, the couple has lived every chapter of their relationship under the public eye — and through every wave of breakup rumors, they have often found themselves united in shutting them down. Their journey, however, started long before the world ever imagined they would end up together.

2009–2011: A Friendly Introduction

Justin Bieber first met Hailey Baldwin in 2009, when her father, actor Stephen Baldwin, introduced them backstage at "The Today Show." A brief handshake was all it was, but the moment would later become a nostalgic piece of footage for fans.

They crossed paths again in 2011 at the New York premiere of "Never Say Never," this time also with Stephen Baldwin joining them. Justin and Selena Gomez had recently made their relationship public, and Hailey was simply part of the supportive crowd around the young superstar.

2014–2016: Friendship Evolves Into Something More

In November 2014, Justin, Hailey, and Kendall Jenner were spotted attending Hillsong Church together in New York City. Their growing closeness fueled speculation, but Hailey denied romance rumors the following month.

Everything changed at the start of 2016. Shortly after New Year's Day, Justin posted an Instagram photo of himself kissing Hailey, making their relationship official to millions of fans.

But the bliss did not last long — their spark fizzled, and the two quietly went their separate ways. Reports noted that Justin had even unfollowed Hailey on Instagram while he dated Sofia Richie, marking a complete cooling-off of their brief fling. After the split, the pair lost touch entirely for nearly two years.

2018: Reconnection and a Life-Changing Summer

May 2018 marked a turning point. After years of silence, Justin and Hailey reconnected and began talking again. What followed was a whirlwind. By July, Justin announced their engagement, surprising the world with how quickly their rekindled friendship transformed into a commitment.

Just a few months later, in November 2018, the pair confirmed they were married. Hailey legally changed her name to Hailey Bieber, making their union official.

2019: A Celebration With Family and Friends

The following year, in September 2019, Justin and Hailey celebrated their love again — this time with a formal wedding ceremony at Somerset Chapel in Bluffton, South Carolina. Surrounded by family and close friends, the couple solidified their bond with a traditional celebration they had not had the year before.

2024: Welcoming Their Son

Their biggest milestone came in August 2024, when Justin and Hailey welcomed their son, Jack. Becoming parents added a new layer to their relationship, one they have tried to protect despite living such public lives.

Justin channeled his emotions into music, releasing "SWAG" and "SWAG II," two albums filled with tender nods to Hailey. On "Go Baby," he gushes, "That's my baby, she's iconic. iPhone case, lip gloss on it." In the "Yukon" music video, Hailey and baby Jack Blue appear alongside him, making the song a family moment.

He also revisits their wedding in "I Do," singing, "I mean it when I say that I do... You'll always be the one that I choose," and praises Hailey's influence in "Better Man," where he credits her for helping shape him into a better version of himself.

2025: Seven Years In — and Still Choosing Each Other

In September 2025, on their seventh wedding anniversary, Justin shared a piece of wall art listing the "Bieber family rules" — ten guiding principles highlighting what they value most as a family.

The gesture offered fans a rare peek into the couple's shared home life and the meaning they place on their relationship.

Just two months later, Hailey gave a heartfelt update during her "GQ Men of the Year" cover interview. After months of speculation and swirling rumors, she made it clear where she and Justin stand.

"We're just taking it a day at a time," she said when asked how they balance privacy with their public lives, especially after welcoming Jack. She added that they remain fiercely protective of their son, acknowledging that staying grounded is something they navigate together.

Through public scrutiny, career highs and lows, and major life milestones, Justin and Hailey Bieber's marriage has continued to evolve. Their journey — from teenage acquaintances to partners and parents — shows a relationship built on reconnection, commitment, and choosing each other despite the noise around them.

Their story is not perfect, but it is theirs — and they are writing it one day at a time.