Happy 28th birthday, Justin Bieber! The pop star's life, career in photos (2024)

Justin Bieber, who celebrates his 28th birthday on March 1, 2022, has already been a major star in the entertainment industry for more than a decade. Look back at his life through the years, including this shot of him attending the Met Gala on Sept. 13, 2021.

Bieber attended the Met Gala with wife Hailey Bieber. The two have been married since 2018. On his 28th birthday in 2022, Hailey shared a sweet tribute to her hubby on his special day. "Happy birthday my baby… there are a lot of amazing and beautiful things about this life, but the most beautiful part is that I get to live it with you. I love you.. here’s to 28," she wrote on Instagram.

The Biebers attend the Super Bowl between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

Bieber performs during "Homecoming Weekend" Feb. 11, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Bieber performs at a concert in Saudia Arabia on Dec. 5, 2021.

Bieber wins record of the year for "Peaches," featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon, at the MTV Music Awards in Sept. 2021.

Bieber was the musical guest alongside host Issa Rae during the Oct. 15, 2020 episode of "Saturday Night Live.

Bieber on MTV's "Fresh Out Live" on Feb. 7, 2020.

Bieber celebrated the release of his "Justin Bieber: Sessions" YouTube Originals docuseries onJan. 27, 2020.

He and wife Hailey Bieber shared a sweet moment on the red carpet.

A few days earlier, Bieber sat with his longtime manager Scooter Braun at an event honoring Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He and Hailey attended a Stanley Cup Playoff game on April 23, 2019.

The couple is pictured here at the John Elliott fashion show during New York Fashion Week.

Bieber also stopped to snap a selfie with a fan.

He was photographedwarming up prior to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game Celebrity Game in February 2018.

Bieber manned the phone lines at the Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief in September 2017.

Bieber performed at the One Love Manchester benefit concert for the families of the victims of the May 2017 Manchester terror attack, held the following month.

Bieber hit the ice in January 2017 at the NHL All-Star Celebrity Shootout during All-Star Weekend.

Bieber auctioned off his 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia at Barrett-Jackson in January 2017 at West World in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Bieber performed at the 2016 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center.

Bieber felt the need for speed at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix in May 2016.

Bieber thanked fans onstage while accepting a trophy during the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.

Bieber at the 2015 American Music Awards on Nov. 22, 2015 in Los Angeles.

Bieber in November 2015 in Cannes.

Honoree Bieber and roastmaster Kevin Hart take the spotlight at the "Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber," which airs Monday night.

Bieber, shown in May 2014, has had his share of run-ins with the law. In July 2014 he plead no contest to vandalism charges after he was accused of throwing eggs at his neighbor's house.

A day after this shot was taken, Bieber was accused of attempted robbery, on May 13, 2014. Reports say the pop star wasn't happy with a fan trying to snap a photo, so he tried to take her cellphone in Sherman Oaks, Calif. This is only the beleaguered singer-songwriter's latest incident.

On Mother's Day, Bieber attended a Los Angeles Clippers game with his mom, Pattie Mallette. He was booed when his face appeared on the Jumbotron.

On Jan. 14, 2014, detectives searched Bieber's home following accusations he egged a neighbor's property. They found cocaine "in plain sight" and arrested one of his guests.

On Dec. 10, 2013,Bieber visited Typhoon Haiyan victims in Tacloban, Philippines.

In one of many abs pics, Bieber flashes his six-pack during an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's show in 2013.

Bieber in his film "Believe," which was released in theaters on Christmas Day. The film included new interviews with Bieber, concert footage, behind-the-scenes access and appearances from Scooter Braun, Usher and Ludacris.

Bieber abandoned his Capuchin monkey named Mally when his pet was quarantined in Germany in 2013.

Bieber hits the red carpet with Kim Kardashian at 2013's Z100 Jingle Bell concert in New York City.

Bieber, Rapper Lil Wayne, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson pose after Mayweather Jr. defeated Miguel Cotto on May 5, 2012, in Las Vegas.

Bieber kisses then-girlfriend Selena Gomez during a 2012 NBA game in Los Angeles.

Young love: Bieber and Selena Gomez at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Bieber shows his appreciation for his mother, Patti Mallette, at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Bieber, also well known for his love of playing pranks, jokes around with Ashton Kutcher ahead of the return of "Punk'd" on MTV in 2012.

The swoosh. Could it be that things started going downhill when he chopped off his famous 'do? Here, he pauses for a photo at a concert in 2010.

Bieber performs at a 2010 concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Bieber hearts you. He performs at the 2009 Z100 Jingle Ball in New York City.

Days of innocence: Bieber sings a cover of Chris Brown's "With You" on an early homemade video that went viral on YouTube.

Bieber with his mom, Patti Mallette, who gave birth to him when she was 18.