Shawn Mendesknows how to write a love song, but his public romantic history remains a bit of a mystery.
The “Stitches” singerhas been notably private about his love life since stepping onto the music scene in the early 2010s. His most public relationship to date has been with singer and music collaboratorCamila Cabello.
After denying dating rumors for years,the two confirmed their relationship in the summer of 2019; they followed that with many red-carpet appearances,adopting a dog togetherand even penning songs about one another. However, in November 2021, the singers announced their breakup in joint statements on their Instagram Stories.
“Hey guys, we’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever ❤️” the statement read. “We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends.”
However, recently, the two sparked reconciliation rumors as they were seen kissing atCoachellain April, with a source telling PEOPLE the pair’s been back in touch for at least a few months now.
Read ahead for Mendes' complete dating history.
Hailey Baldwin Bieber
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After breaking up withJustin Bieberin 2017,Hailey was linked to Mendeswhen they were spotted at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights in October of that year. Thetwo were later seen cozying up at her Halloween party, which she co-hosted withKendall Jenner.
Just a month later, they were photographed showing PDA in Mendes' hometown of Toronto, Canada. In May 2018, they put dating rumors into overdrive when theywalked the red carpet together at the 2018 Met Gala.
Though he playedcoy about their rumored romanceat the time — telling PEOPLEthey were “not making [their] big debut"as a couple at the event — Mendes would go on to clarify their relationship in Nov. 2018, after they had split,toRolling Stone.
“I don’t even wanna put a title on it,” he said of Hailey. “I think it was more of a zone of limbo. She’s still one of the f—king coolest people ever — she’s not just a beautiful person visually, but she’s one of the most beautiful hearts I’ve ever met. I think I’m an idiot to not, you know …. But you can’t control your heart.”
In June 2018,Hailey rekindled her romance with Justin, eventuallydeleting all of her Instagram photos with Mendes. The following month, whenJustin and Hailey announced their engagement, Mendes shared his well-wishes, revealinghe congratulated Hailey via text.
Camila Cabello
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In early July, they were seenholding handsin L.A, another timeholding handson the Fourth of July and a third timepassionately kissingon a beach in Cabello’s native Miami. Cabello later confirmed that they officially started dating on the Fourth of July.
Amid the COVID pandemic in 2020, the couple got even closer and shared more glimpses of their relationship as they quarantined together. Their time together even inspired a handful of Mendes' songs, including “Summer of Love” and “Wonder.”
In November 2020, the two took a big step in their relationship as they adopted a puppy named Tarzan together. However, a year later, the duo shocked fans as they announced their breakup in a joint statement on Instagram.
“Hey guys, we’ve [decided] to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever ❤️” the statement read. “We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward ❤️❤️❤️ Camila and Shawn.”
“Camila and I have always been writers for as long as we’ve known each other, so we understand what that means,” he told Extra in April 2022. “And we respect what that means. And there’ll always be transparency between us.”
That same month,Mendes reiterated that they were still on good termsfollowing their split, saying, “[We’re] so friendly. I mean, I loved Camila first for so many years and that’s never gonna change.”
In April 2023,the two sparked reconciliation rumorsas they were seen kissing atCoachella. “They have been friendly for several months and hung out,” a source told PEOPLE of their reunion. “They always seemed to have a special connection.” The two have continued to step out together in the months that have followed, includingshowing PDA at Swift’s Eras Tourin May.
Sabrina Carpenter
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Many rumors about Mendes' dating life have been circulating, but the one that seemed to stick was that he and Sabrina Carpenter were spending a lot of time together. The two werefirst photographed together in February 2023, and they were later seen exiting Miley Cyrus' album release party for Endless Summer Vacation together on March 9.
A few days later, Mendes and Carpenter both attendedVanity Fair’s Oscar party — though did not walk the red carpet together — and some fans speculated that the green David Yurman pendant he wore was a nod to Carpenter’s birthstone, which is emerald. (A closer look showed that he has been wearing the pendant for years.)
Shortly after,Entertainment Tonightreported thatthe two were indeed an item, with a source telling the publication, “Shawn and Sabrina are seeing each other. They have been hanging out a lot and trying to keep things low-key. They were at a birthday party together a couple weeks ago and were cute together. Shawn is happy.”
However, during an interview with RTL Boulevard promoting his latest collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger,Mendes shut down dating rumors. “We are not dating,” he told the publication. “But I think we should talk about Tommy Hilfiger probably more than Sabrina. But thank you.”
source: people.com
