Many fans still hold onto the idea of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez being together, even though Bieber has been married to Hailey Bieber for four years now. Their on-again, off-again relationship lasted nearly a decade, filled with ups, downs, and plenty of drama. Here is the full timeline of their relationship.
December 2010: The First Date
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were first seen together at an IHOP (a pancake restaurant). At the time, Gomez was 18 and Bieber was 16. Photos showed them cuddling, but both denied anything romantic was happening. Gomez told Us Weekly, “He’s one of my best friends… It was just pancakes!”
January 2011: New Year, New Relationship
A month later, the two were spotted kissing on New Year’s Eve in St. Lucia. This made it clear that their relationship was more than just friendship.
February 2011: Going Public
They made their first official red carpet appearance at Vanity Fair’s Oscars Party. Pictures of them together led fans to call them “Jelena” (a mix of Justin and Selena). Their fans were thrilled.
November 2012: The First Breakup
After two years of dating—which included helicopter rides, pregnancy rumors, and Bieber renting out a stadium just to watch a movie with Gomez—they broke up for the first time.
April 2013: “Come & Get It”
Gomez released her song Come & Get It, and fans believed the lyrics were about Bieber. Days later, Bieber posted (and then deleted) an Instagram photo of Gomez.
December 2013: “We’re Not Talking”
Right before Christmas, Bieber admitted in an interview that he and Gomez were not speaking. However, he also said he still loved her.
January 2014: A Tough Year
2014 was a rough year for both. Bieber was arrested for drunk driving and faced backlash for his “bad boy” image. Gomez checked into rehab for her Lupus treatment. They were definitely not together at this point.
July 2014: Justin vs. Orlando Bloom
Bieber got into a fight with actor Orlando Bloom in Ibiza, Spain. No one knew exactly why—some thought it was about Miranda Kerr (Bloom’s ex-wife), while others believed it was about Gomez.
November 2014: Enter Hailey Baldwin
After dating other models earlier in the year, Bieber was linked to Hailey Baldwin (now Hailey Bieber). Around this time, he unfollowed Gomez on Instagram.
2015: The Confusing Year
This period was unclear for Jelena fans. Both dated other people—Gomez was with DJ Zedd, while Bieber had short flings. Then, at the end of the year, a video surfaced of Bieber singing to Gomez in a hotel room. Fans wondered: Were they back together?
January 2016: More Hailey
Bieber started dating Hailey Baldwin again, making it clear that Jelena was over—at least for the moment.
August 2016: Instagram Drama
Things got messy when Bieber posted pictures with his then-girlfriend, Sofia Richie. Fans criticized him, and Bieber threatened to delete his Instagram. Gomez commented:
“If you can’t handle the hate then stop posting pictures of your girlfriend lol—it should be special between you two only. Don’t be mad at your fans. They love you.”
The two exchanged heated comments before Gomez apologized on Snapchat. Bieber then deleted his Instagram.
October 2017: A Possible Reunion?
After not speaking for over a year, Gomez and Bieber were seen having breakfast together. Days later, Gomez broke up with The Weeknd. Soon after, she and Bieber were spotted together again, even attending church. A source told Us Weekly that Bieber was “texting her nonstop and hangs out with her whenever he can.”
November 2017: Officially Back Together
On November 2, they were photographed riding bikes in Los Angeles, looking comfortable. A source confirmed to Us Weekly that they were dating again.
“Selena always had feelings for Justin. Her friends want her to be cautious because she has been in such a good place post-surgery.”
Later that month, they were seen kissing at an ice hockey game—proof they were officially back together.
March 2018: Another Breakup
Despite Gomez wishing Bieber a happy birthday on Instagram, reports said they were “on a break.” A source told People:
“They weren’t getting along and decided to take a break. It doesn’t seem like a big deal and they will probably be fine soon again.”
But this time, the breakup was permanent.
September 2018: Bieber Marries Hailey Baldwin
Just three months after splitting from Gomez, Bieber reconnected with Hailey Baldwin. They married in a courthouse in September 2018 and had a bigger wedding in 2019.
October 2022: Selena and Hailey Pose Together
For years, people thought Gomez and Hailey Bieber didn’t get along. But in October 2022, they took a photo together at an event in Los Angeles, ending rumors of a feud.
Weeks earlier, Hailey had appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast and denied ever being with Bieber while he was dating Gomez:
“When he and I started hooking up, or anything of that sort, he was not in any relationship. It’s not my character to mess with someone’s relationship.”
She also shut down rumors that she cried at the 2021 Met Gala when fans chanted “Selena” at her and Justin.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez’s relationship was a rollercoaster. From young love to multiple breakups, their story kept fans guessing for years.
Now, Bieber is happily married to Hailey, and Gomez has moved on. While some fans still hope for a Jelena reunion, it seems both have found their own paths.
Their relationship was messy, emotional, and unforgettable—but in the end, they both grew up and moved forward.
Even years after their final breakup, the story of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez continues to fascinate fans.
Their relationship represented young Hollywood love at its most intense – full of passion, public scrutiny, and painful lessons. While both have moved on professionally and personally, the “Jelena” era remains an important chapter in pop culture history.
For many fans who grew up watching their relationship unfold, Justin and Selena’s love story felt deeply relatable.
The excitement of their early dates, the heartbreak of their splits, and the hope during their reconciliations mirrored real-life young relationships. This authenticity, despite their celebrity status, is why their connection resonated so strongly.
The constant media attention added another layer of complexity. Every date, breakup, and reunion played out publicly, with fans and tabloids analyzing every detail. This pressure undoubtedly contributed to their relationship struggles, showing how difficult it is to maintain a romance under such scrutiny.
