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

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Baby Biebs, Instagram

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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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justin Bieber/Instagram

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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Justin Bieber/Instagram

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

Bieber Baldwin makeout
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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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Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber. Kahlea Baldwin/Instagram

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

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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.

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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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