in shocking news, pop superstar Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Baldwin, have decided to part ways after seven years of being together. The couple, who tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in 2018, announced their split in a joint statement released to the press

The Beginning of a Love Story

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin first met in 2011 when Baldwin’s father, actor Stephen Baldwin, introduced them backstage at one of Bieber’s concerts. The pair hit it off immediately and soon began dating, although they kept their relationship relatively low-key in the early days.

A Rocky Road to Marriage

While their romance was not without its ups and downs, Bieber and Baldwin’s love for each other seemed to stand the test of time. In 2018, the couple shocked fans when they announced their engagement after just a few months of dating. They were married in a private courthouse ceremony later that year, followed by a lavish wedding in front of friends and family in 2019.

Despite their fairy-tale romance, rumors of trouble in paradise began to surface in recent months. Sources close to the couple reported that Bieber’s hectic work schedule and Baldwin’s desire to focus on her own career were putting a strain on their marriage. The couple tried to work through their issues, seeking counseling and spending quality time together, but ultimately decided that they needed to go their separate ways.