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Happy Birthday, Biebs! Watch Justin Bieber Grow Up in Photos

In honor of the singer's 28th birthday, we're looking back at his dramatic transformation

By Maria Yagoda and Carly Breit Updated March 01, 2022 10:55 AM
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This little boy from Canada, seen blowing bubbles, probably would never have guessed that he would grow up to be one of the biggest stars in music history.

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2009, Florida

Disney's Radio Disney - 2009

The singer kept it casual in a patterned hoodie while signing autographs for fans.

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'Where It All Began,' Instagram

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Before they got married, Justin and Hailey were just two kids growing up in the entertainment industry.

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2009, California

Justin Bieber Performs Free Holiday Concert At Citadel Outlets

The Biebs added a gold chain and Yankees hat to his look.

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2009, N.Y.C.

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2010
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Bieber performed on New Year's Eve with Selena Gomez.

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2010, L.A.

Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

We start to see the beginning of some major style risks (neon sneakers!), yet his hair remains as traditional as ever.

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2010, L.A.

Perez Hilton?s "Carn-Evil" Theatrical Freak And Funk 32nd Birthday Party

Here we see Bieber opt for a more dramatic sweep.

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2010, L.A.

Justin Bieber In Concert - Los Angeles, CA

While performing at the Staples Center in L.A., Bieber rocked his tried-and-true look: hoodie under jacket.

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2010, Spain

Justin Bieber Attends 'My Worlds The Collection' Photocall in Madrid

The edge! The smoulder! The stance!

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2011, Atlanta

33rd Annual Georgia Music Hall Of Fame Awards - Backstage And Audience

Bieber caught up with his old friend Usher, upgrading his favorite vest look with a loose tie.

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2011, N.Y.C.

Justin Bieber Hailey Baldwin throwback photos
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Bieber looking sharp at the premiere of his 3-D film Never Say Never with his future wife and father-in-law, Stephen Baldwin.

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2011, L.A.

2011 American Music Awards - Arrivals

This is the year we started seeing Bieber try new things with his hair, including this sleek, old Hollywood look.

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2012, N.Y.C.

Justin Bieber Performs On NBC's "Today"

He grew up so fast.

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2012, L.A.

40th Anniversary American Music Awards - Arrivals

As seen here at the American Music Awards, the singer became increasingly comfortable with hair gel and started to embrace a bad-boy vibe.

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2013, South Africa

Justin Bieber Performs in Cape Town
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More tattoos = more edge.

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2014, L.A.

Celebrity Sightings In Los Angeles - July 21, 2014

He got a lot of tattoos in one year. He also started experimenting with hats.

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2014, L.A.

Celebrity Sightings In Los Angeles - July 23, 2014

Layering like a boss.

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2015, Paris

Justin Bieber Sighting In Paris - September 16, 2015

Blond hair, don't care.

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2016, L.A.

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After years of intense grooming, Bieber finally let his locks grow out a bit.

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2016, L.A.

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Bieber looked suave and understated at the 58th Grammy Awards.

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2017, Venice Beach

EXCLUSIVE: Justin Bieber plays basketball in Venice Beach, California

The singer added glasses — and a basketball — to his ever-evolving look.

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2018, NBA All-Star Game

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His big return to the annual celebrity event.

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2018, L.A.

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He got in character to wish his fans a Happy Easter on Instagram.

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2018, Coachella

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All good vibes at the music festival as he selfied with yodeling Internet star Mason Ramsey.

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2018, N.Y.C.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Look Like a Happy Couple as they Grab Starbucks after Night Together in NYC
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He stepped out smiling with Hailey Baldwin in the early days of their relationship.

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2018, Instagram

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He confirmed his engagement to Hailey Baldwin on Instagram in June, writing, "I promise to lead our family with honor."

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2018, Instagram

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Things heated up as he posted this hot tub photo with his then-fiancée.

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2018, N.Y.C.

Street Style, Spring Summer 2019, New York Fashion Week, USA - 06 Sep 2018
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He was spotted showcasing his street style with LeBron James during New York Fashion Week.

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2018, London 

Justin Bieber Plays Guitar & sings To Hayley Baldwin Outside Buckingham Palace
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He happily strummed his guitar on the city's streets.

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2018, Canada 

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He celebrated his secret September marriage to Baldwin with family, friends and cake.

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2019, South Carolina

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The Biebs and his bride shared a kiss in the photo booth at their wedding reception.

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2020, Instagram

Hailey Baldwin, Justin Bieber
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The husband and wife kicked off the New Year together in paradise.

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2021, Paris

Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber
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The Biebers' style influence on one another was evident as they left a lunch in the oh-so-chic city.

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2021, N.Y.C.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber
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While his wife went classic in a column gown by Saint Laurent, Bieber tried some fashion fun in his own Drew House label. 

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