Justin Bieber was raised in a Christian household in Stratford, Ontario and publicly identifies as Christian. His faith has appeared repeatedly in interviews and some songs, he’s spoken about prayer, church attendance, and how spirituality helped him through personal struggles.
Quick Profile: Justin Bieber
| Full Name | Justin Drew Bieber |
| Date of Birth | March 1, 1994, London, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance-pop, EDM |
| Years Active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Island, RBMG, others |
| Spouse | Hailey Bieber |
| Children | Jack |
| Religion | Christian (Evangelical) |
What Religion is Justin Bieber?
Justin Bieber is a devout Christian. He openly talks about his faith, describing himself as a “Jesus guy” who follows the teachings of Christianity.
In 2014 Bieber had a born-again experience and was baptized by Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong Church. In 2020 he and his wife Hailey Bieber publicly celebrated their faith with a joint baptism, captioning photos “confessing our love and trust in Jesus”. Bieber often emphasizes that God guides him – he’s said that God is “the reason I’m here”, and that every time he falters “He’s picking us back up every single time”. This personal faith is frequently reflected in his interviews and even in his tattoo art (for example, he sports a cross on his chest and “Jesus” inscriptions).
Early Life
Justin Drew Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, and raised in Stratford by his single mother, Pattie Mallette. Both of his parents were teens when he was born. He attended Stratford’s French immersion elementary schools and a Catholic high school (St. Michael’s Catholic Secondary). Music was a big part of his childhood: he learned piano, drums, guitar and trumpet, and at age 12 performed Ne-Yo’s “So Sick” in a local contest. Pattie posted videos of Justin singing covers on YouTube, and his talent quickly drew attention online. At 13 he was discovered by talent manager Scooter Braun, who helped Justin move to Atlanta to record demo tapes – launching the young singer’s career.
Career Highlights
- 2009–2011: Debut EP My World (2009) introduced Bieber as a teen idol. His first studio album My World 2.0 (2010) topped the US Billboard 200 chart, making him the youngest male solo artist to do so in nearly 50 years. It featured the smash hit “Baby” (feat. Ludacris). In 2011 he released Under the Mistletoe, the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at #1.
- 2012–2014: Bieber’s third album Believe (2012) shifted toward dance-pop and solidified his adult sound. He also collaborated on tracks with other artists and acted in films (see Trivia).
- 2015–2017: His single “Where Are Ü Now” (a collaboration with Skrillex and Diplo) won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. This success paved the way for his fourth album Purpose (2015), which spawned three consecutive Billboard Hot 100 #1 hits: “Love Yourself,” “Sorry,” and “What Do You Mean?”. Bieber also appeared as a featured artist on DJ Khaled’s “I’m the One” and Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” (the latter earned a Latin Grammy).
- 2020–2021: Bieber’s fifth album Changes (2020) and sixth album Justice (2021) both debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Justice featured the hit single “Peaches” (his seventh U.S. #1) and broke the record for the youngest solo artist to have eight #1 albums. Also in 2021 he scored an eighth U.S. #1 single with “Stay” (with The Kid Laroi).
- Sales & Records: Justin Bieber is among the world’s best-selling music artists, with over 150 million records sold. He has set numerous chart records (for example, he was the first artist to have five #1 albums by age 18). His collaborators’ hits (like Despacito) have also set streaming milestones on Spotify and elsewhere.
Personal Life
Justin Bieber married model Hailey Baldwin (now Hailey Bieber) in 2018. They had a civil ceremony in New York in 2018 and an official celebration in South Carolina on September 30, 2019. In May 2024 the couple announced they were expecting their first child, and on August 23, 2024, Hailey gave birth to their son, Jack Blues Bieber.
(Bieber had been in a highly publicized on-again/off-again relationship with singer Selena Gomez prior to his marriage.) Besides his immediate family, Justin has several half-siblings from his father’s side. His mother Pattie remains a strong influence in his life, having raised him with Christian faith from infancy.
Awards and Honors
- Justin has won 2 Grammy Awards. His first Grammy came in 2016 for Best Dance Recording (“Where Are Ü Now”).
- He has also earned 1 Latin Grammy (for “Despacito”), 8 Juno Awards (Canada’s top music honors), 2 Brit Awards (UK), 26 Billboard Music Awards, 18 American Music Awards, and 22 MTV Europe Music Awards (the most wins by any artist).
- Time magazine named Justin one of the 100 Most Influential People in 2011. He has appeared on Forbes’ lists of highest-paid and most powerful celebrities several times (2011–2013).
Endorsements and Earnings
- Bieber’s fortune is estimated around $200 million (reflecting music sales, touring, and investments). In peak touring years he earned on the order of $60–80 million per year. He made news in 2022 by selling his music catalog for roughly $200 million.
- Over his career, Bieber has fronted campaigns for major brands. Notably, he posed in a Calvin Klein underwear ad in 2015. Other partners have included Adidas (sportswear), Proactiv (skincare), Nicole by OPI, Walmart, and Schmidt’s Naturals (personal care).
- Bieber launched a men’s streetwear fashion line called Drew House in 2019. He has also released three fragrances (Someday, Girlfriend, etc.) which have sold millions of units.
- Bieber has done several limited-edition product lines. He partnered with Crocs on a special shoe line (sold out in 2020, followed by a 2023 collection). He teamed with Italian scooter maker Vespa to launch co-branded electric scooters (2022 and 2023). In 2023 he worked with Tim Hortons on a “Timbiebs” donut-hole and merch line.
- Bieber is involved in charitable work as well. He co-founded a clean-water tech company called Generosity in 2022 to help improve access to water at events. (He’s also supported education and health causes globally.)
