Justin and Hailey Bieber Announce Birth of First Child
Justin & Hailey Bieber announced on August 23rd that they had welcomed their first child together, sharing a snap of the little one's foot on Instagram and writing: “Welcome home Jack Blues Bieber”. The name might surprise those chronically online because people were betting their child would be named ‘Plum Bieber’ from an Instagram username created in December. Besides that, people thought they were having a girl. But how did they come up with the name Jack Blues?
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00:00Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber have embarked on a new chapter in their lives, parenthood.
00:05The couple announced on August 23rd that they had welcomed their first child together, sharing
00:10a snap of the little one's foot on Instagram and writing, Welcome home, Jack Blues Bieber.
00:15The name might surprise those chronically online because people were betting their child
00:19would be named Plum Bieber from an Instagram username created in December.
00:24Besides that, people thought they were having a girl, but how did they come up with the
00:28name Jack Blues?
00:29Let's take a look back.
00:31Hailey has her father, Steven, to thank for introducing her to her future husband.
00:36There's even footage of their first meeting, which took place backstage at the Today show
00:39in 2009.
00:42Hailey and Justin then in their teens shared a brief handshake, and the rest, as they say, is history.
00:48Hey, my name's Steve Baller, this is my daughter, Hailey, we've been enjoying your music, man.
00:57Chaperoned by her father yet again, Hailey attended the New York City premiere of Justin's
01:02documentary, Never Say Never, in 2011.
01:05Later that month, Justin confirmed his relationship with Selena Gomez when the couple made their
01:09red carpet debut at Vanity Fair's Oscar afterparty.
01:13Hailey officially declared herself a member of the Yelena fan club.
01:17The model took to Twitter, sharing her support for the couple.
01:20I don't care what anyone says, but Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez together is the definition
01:25of a teenage dream.
01:27Hashtag word, Hailey wrote.
01:29After calling it quits with Selena in November 2014, Justin was photographed attending church
01:34services at Hillsong alongside Hailey and fellow supermodel Kendall Jenner.
01:39It wasn't long before fans began speculating that Hailey and Justin were an item.
01:43Despite persistent rumors, both Hailey and Justin initially denied any romantic involvement,
01:49with Justin declaring on Instagram that he was super single and that Hailey was just
01:54a good friend.
01:55However, the narrative began to shift in late 2015 when Hailey joined Justin and his family
02:01on a vacation to Anguilla, sparking rumors that their friendship had evolved into something
02:06more.
02:07In February 2016, the speculation was confirmed when Justin made their relationship Instagram
02:12official by posting a photo of them kissing.
02:15Despite this public declaration, both Hailey and Justin clarified that their relationship
02:19was not exclusive, with Justin expressing his love for Hailey, but also his desire to
02:24avoid being held down by anything.
02:27Their romance was short-lived as they ended their fling in August 2016 and Justin unfollowed
02:33Hailey on Instagram amid a new relationship with Sofia Richie.
02:37The two then went their separate ways for nearly 2 years.
02:41Hailey later reflected on this period of separation, stating that it was ultimately a good thing
02:45for both of them as it allowed their lives to go in different directions, which she believed
02:50was healthy in retrospect.
02:52During their time apart, Justin rekindled his relationship with Selena Gomez, though
02:57this too ended by March 2018.
03:00By mid-2018, Hailey and Justin had reconnected and were once again seen together, this time
03:05in a more serious context.
03:07Their relationship quickly escalated, with Justin confirming their engagement in July
03:122018 through a heartfelt Instagram post expressing his deep love and commitment to Hailey.
03:18Just 2 months later, in September 2018, they were spotted at New York City's marriage
03:22bureau where they reportedly obtained a marriage license, officially becoming husband and wife.
03:28Hailey initially dismissed the marriage rumors, but later confirmed their status by changing
03:32her last name to Bieber on social media.
03:35Their wedding ceremony took place a year later, in September 2019, at Somerset Chapel in Bluffton,
03:41South Carolina.
03:42The intimate event was attended by close friends and family, including celebrities like Kendall
03:47Jenner and Jaden Smith.
03:49The Biebers celebrated their union with a second, more public wedding, sharing their
03:53joy with the world through social media.
03:56Their newlywed period was not without challenges.
03:59Hailey faced backlash from fans of Justin's ex, Selena Gomez, when Gomez released a song
04:04that was widely interpreted as being about her relationship with Justin.
04:09Hailey inadvertently fueled the flames by posting an Instagram story that many interpreted
04:14as a dig at Selena, though she later denied this.
04:17Selena, on the other hand, called for peace and urged her fans not to engage in tearing
04:21others down.
04:23Hailey further tried to quell rumors of a feud by liking Selena's Instagram post promoting
04:28her new single.
04:29In January 2020, Justin released his single Yummy, which he revealed was about his relationship
04:35with Hailey.
04:36Around this time, Hailey graced the cover of Ellie Magazine, where she spoke about the
04:40couple's decision to delay their South Carolina wedding ceremony, citing the need to focus
04:45on figuring out their life together first.
04:48Later that year, as protests in solidarity with Black Lives Matter spread worldwide,
04:53Hailey discussed her future plans for raising children, emphasizing the importance of teaching
04:57them respect and understanding.
04:59As they navigated the early years of their marriage, Hailey and Justin faced significant
05:04personal challenges.
05:06Justin struggled with depression, and Hailey stood by him through his darkest moments,
05:10determined not to abandon him during his time of need.
05:13In 2022, Hailey experienced a health scare when she was hospitalized after having stroke-like
05:18symptoms, but she fortunately made a full recovery.
05:21Justin, understandably shaken by the incident, expressed his relief and gratitude during
05:26one of his concerts.
05:27Later that year, Justin himself faced a health crisis when he was diagnosed with Ramsey Hunt
05:32Syndrome, which left half of his face paralyzed.
05:35Despite these difficulties, the couple remained resilient, with Hailey providing updates on
05:39Justin's recovery and their commitment to each other.
05:43Throughout 2023, the Biebers continued to demonstrate their love and support for one
05:47another.
05:48Justin celebrated Hailey's 27th birthday with a romantic Instagram post, and the couple
05:53was frequently spotted out together, often attending events and enjoying each other's
05:58company.
05:59In September 2023, they marked their 5th wedding anniversary with heartfelt tributes on social
06:04media, with Justin expressing his deep love for Hailey and his excitement for their future
06:09together.
06:10In early 2024, the Biebers' relationship appeared stronger than ever.
06:14Hailey spoke out against false rumors about their marriage, and sources close to the couple
06:19confirmed that they were in a great place, with their shared faith and commitment to
06:23open communication playing a key role in their bond.
06:26The couple continued to enjoy public outings, including attending church services and festivals
06:31together.
06:32In May 2024, Hailey announced her pregnancy with the couple's first child, sharing the
06:37news with a series of photos on Instagram.
06:40Fans speculated about the baby's gender and possible name, interpreting Hailey's
06:44caption as a hint.
06:46As Hailey and Justin prepared for parenthood, sources revealed that the couple was ecstatic
06:51and that their bond had only grown stronger during this new phase of their lives.
06:56They were reportedly surrounded by a close-knit group of family and friends, providing support
07:00as they awaited the arrival of their baby.
07:03As July 2024 approached, Hailey was said to be enjoying every moment of her pregnancy,
07:08with the baby's nursery nearly complete.
07:11The couple remained devoted to each other, with Justin showing even more affection and
07:15excitement for the next chapter of their lives.
07:17The Biebers, who had come a long way since their early days of friendship and romance,
07:22were now ready to embark on the journey of parenthood together, with their love and commitment
07:26to each other stronger than ever.
07:29And there he is, Jack Blue's Bieber.
07:31The Biebers decided to subvert expectations for both the gender and name reveal, as Jack
07:36could be named after several edible items found at a supermarket.
07:40Monterey Jack Cheese, Jack Fruit, Apple Jacks or Jack Daniels.
07:45The possibilities aren't that endless, but the Biebers outsmarted most of the infant
07:49name guessers on TikTok.
07:51Plus the icing on the baby cake is the middle name of Blues, which is the opposite of the
07:55assumed Plum, since Plum Purple was Justin's signature colour as a teen.
07:59He's not even a week old yet, and he's already branching out of his parents' nuppo baby shadow.