Revisiting the timeline of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez's relationship and breakup

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, often referred to as "Jelena" by their fans, embarked on their journey as a couple in the early 2010s. Both rising stars in the music industry, their relationship quickly became the talk of the town and garnered immense media attention.

The teenage love story of Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber was an iconic tale that left a lasting mark on a generation. Introduced to each other by their managers in 2009, the duo embarked on a romantic journey that spanned from 2010 to 2018, punctuated by several instances of breaking up and making up along the way.

The Beginning of Young Love

July 2009: During a radio interview, Justin Bieber reveals that Selena Gomez holds the title of his celebrity crush.

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In a 2009 interview with radio host DJ Skee, the Disney Channel sensation openly admitted that Selena Gomez was his celebrity crush, as reported by TMZ. Justin Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, took the initiative to contact Gomez's mom, who was also her manager at the time, to arrange a meeting between the two young stars.

December 2010: The public first catches a glimpse of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez together.

For years, Gomez firmly maintained that her relationship with Bieber was more akin to that of a brother rather than a boyfriend. Even when paparazzi captured them on a seemingly affectionate date at an IHOP in Philadelphia in December 2010, the songstress continued to be discreet about their connection.

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However, the truth became undeniable just three weeks later when the couple was photographed sharing a decidedly not-so-innocent New Year's Eve kiss on a yacht in St. Lucia. This public display of affection confirmed what had been widely suspected all along – Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were indeed a couple.

February 27, 2011: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez grace the red carpet together for the first time as a confirmed couple.

In February 2011, Bieber and Gomez marked their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party. Following this milestone, the affectionate moniker "Jelena" became synonymous with their unabashedly public romance.

September 2011: Justin Bieber treats Selena Gomez to a memorable and iconic date.

In September 2011, Justin Bieber orchestrated a truly romantic gesture by renting out the entire Staples Center in Los Angeles for an exclusive movie night with Selena Gomez, they had the massive 20,000-seat arena all to themselves, where they savored a candlelit dinner set up on the basketball court and indulged in a private screening of the classic film, Titanic.

November 2012: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez go through their first breakup.

In November 2012, the on-again, off-again relationship between Jelena experienced its inaugural breakup. This occurred after a year-and-a-half of dating, with the specific reasons for the split remaining undisclosed.

 However, their reunion seemed promising when, five months later, Justin Bieber shared a series of nostalgic photos of the couple on his Instagram, hinting at a possible reconciliation.

November 2014: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez part ways for the second time.

Two years following their initial breakup in November 2014, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez decided to go their separate ways once again. Bieber eventually moved on and is now happily married to Hailey Bieber (formerly Baldwin), while Gomez had a brief romantic involvement with DJ Zedd during that time.

October-November 2015: Justin Bieber opens up about his past relationship with Selena Gomez.

In the October/November 2015 issue of Complex, Justin Bieber candidly discussed the rollercoaster dynamics of his relationship with Selena Gomez. 

He reflected, "When stuff would happen, I would lose my freakin' mind, and she would lose her mind, and we would fight so hard because we were so invested in each other." He went on to emphasize, "Love is a choice. Love is not a feeling."

the romantic journey of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez stands as a captivating chapter in the annals of pop culture history. 

From their initial introduction through the music industry to their public debut as a couple, "Jelena" became synonymous with young love in the spotlight. 

Their relationship was marked by passionate highs and challenging lows, with breakups and reconciliations that kept fans and media alike on the edge of their seats.