People.com Entertainment Music 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 on March 1, 2022 10:55 AM Share Tweet Pin Email 01 of 34 Baby Biebs, Instagram Source: Justin Bieber Instagram 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. 02 of 34 2009, Florida The singer kept it casual in a patterned hoodie while signing autographs for fans. 03 of 34 'Where It All Began,' Instagram justin Bieber/Instagram Before they got married, Justin and Hailey were just two kids growing up in the entertainment industry. 04 of 34 2009, California The Biebs added a gold chain and Yankees hat to his look. 05 of 34 2009, N.Y.C. Kevin Winter/DCNYRE2010/Getty Images for DCP Bieber performed on New Year's Eve with Selena Gomez. 06 of 34 2010, L.A. We start to see the beginning of some major style risks (neon sneakers!), yet his hair remains as traditional as ever. 07 of 34 2010, L.A. Here we see Bieber opt for a more dramatic sweep. 08 of 34 2010, L.A. While performing at the Staples Center in L.A., Bieber rocked his tried-and-true look: hoodie under jacket. 09 of 34 2010, Spain The edge! The smoulder! The stance! 10 of 34 2011, Atlanta Bieber caught up with his old friend Usher, upgrading his favorite vest look with a loose tie. 11 of 34 2011, N.Y.C. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archives via Getty Bieber looking sharp at the premiere of his 3-D film Never Say Never with his future wife and father-in-law, Stephen Baldwin. 12 of 34 2011, L.A. This is the year we started seeing Bieber try new things with his hair, including this sleek, old Hollywood look. 13 of 34 2012, N.Y.C. He grew up so fast. 14 of 34 2012, L.A. As seen here at the American Music Awards, the singer became increasingly comfortable with hair gel and started to embrace a bad-boy vibe. 15 of 34 2013, South Africa Esa Alexander/The Times/Gallo Images/Getty Images More tattoos = more edge. 16 of 34 2014, L.A. He got a lot of tattoos in one year. He also started experimenting with hats. 17 of 34 2014, L.A. Layering like a boss. 18 of 34 2015, Paris Blond hair, don't care. 19 of 34 2016, L.A. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic After years of intense grooming, Bieber finally let his locks grow out a bit. 20 of 34 2016, L.A. Jeff Vespa/WireImage Bieber looked suave and understated at the 58th Grammy Awards. 21 of 34 2017, Venice Beach The singer added glasses — and a basketball — to his ever-evolving look. 22 of 34 2018, NBA All-Star Game Kevin Mazur/WireImage His big return to the annual celebrity event. 23 of 34 2018, L.A. Justin Bieber/Instagram He got in character to wish his fans a Happy Easter on Instagram. 24 of 34 2018, Coachella Natt Lim/Getty Images All good vibes at the music festival as he selfied with yodeling Internet star Mason Ramsey. 25 of 34 2018, N.Y.C. Splash News He stepped out smiling with Hailey Baldwin in the early days of their relationship. 26 of 34 2018, Instagram Justin Bieber/Instagram He confirmed his engagement to Hailey Baldwin on Instagram in June, writing, "I promise to lead our family with honor." 27 of 34 2018, Instagram Justin Bieber / Instagram Things heated up as he posted this hot tub photo with his then-fiancée. 28 of 34 2018, N.Y.C. ANDREW MORALES/WWD/REX/Shutterstock He was spotted showcasing his street style with LeBron James during New York Fashion Week. 29 of 34 2018, London Splash News He happily strummed his guitar on the city's streets. 30 of 34 2018, Canada Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber. Kahlea Baldwin/Instagram He celebrated his secret September marriage to Baldwin with family, friends and cake. 31 of 34 2019, South Carolina Justin Bieber Instagram The Biebs and his bride shared a kiss in the photo booth at their wedding reception. 32 of 34 2020, Instagram Justin Bieber (L) and Hailey Baldwin. Hailey Bieber/Instagram The husband and wife kicked off the New Year together in paradise. 33 of 34 2021, Paris Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber in France on Monday. Pierre Suu/GC Images The Biebers' style influence on one another was evident as they left a lunch in the oh-so-chic city. 34 of 34 2021, N.Y.C. Kevin Mazur/getty While his wife went classic in a column gown by Saint Laurent, Bieber tried some fashion fun in his own Drew House label.