Unveiling Selena Gomez's Romantic Past: From Justin Bieber to The Weeknd and Beyond
Selena Gomez's dating history has been filled with A-listers like Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, and more Discover the celebrities she has been romantically linked with throughout her time in the spotlight
Over the years, Selena Gomez's romantic relationships, including her on-and-off connection with Justin Bieber and short-lived romance with The Weeknd, have captured media attention. In a May 2017 interview with Miami's Power 96.5 FM, Gomez expressed her tendency to love intensely, stating, "I'm the kind of girl that loves tremendously big. I just have always been that girl. I will give my heart and my soul to the person that I love. It's just how I operate."
Two years later, Gomez spoke about the challenges of maintaining a normal human relationship as a celebrity. "To be honest, it's so cliché. Everyone dates everyone," she told Apple Music's Beats 1 in January 2020. "It always seems to be within a little bubble because it's safe, right? You're looking for someone who understands what you're going through. You also want someone who shares your creativity. It's interesting and fun."
After a series of ups and downs with Bieber and other boyfriends, Gomez embraced her time alone, telling The Wall Street Journal in January 2020 that she had been single for over two years.
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Scroll down to revisit Gomez’s complete dating history:
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Selena Gomez’s Complete Dating History: Justin Bieber, The Weeknd and More
Over the years, Selena Gomez's well-publicized romantic relationships, including her on-again, off-again with Justin Bieber and brief romance with The Weeknd, have captured the media's attention.
In an interview with Miami's Power 96.5 FM in May 2017, Gomez shared, "I'm the kind of girl that loves tremendously big. I just have always been that girl. I will give my heart and my soul to the person that I love. It's just how I operate."
Three years later, Gomez discussed "the idea of having a normal human relationship" as a celebrity. "Honestly, it's so cliché. Everyone dates everyone," she shared on Apple Music's Beats 1 in January 2020. "It always seems to happen within a little bubble because it feels safe, right? You want someone who understands what you're going through. You're also looking for a creative counterpart. It's interesting and fun."
Following a series of highs and lows with Bieber and other boyfriends, Gomez embraced her time alone, stating to The Wall Street Journal in January 2020 that she had "been single for over two years."
Scroll down to revisit Gomez’s complete dating history:
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Nick Jonas
The Disney Channel stars were in a relationship back in 2008. "We were babies," she shared with Capital FM in September 2015. "That, to me, was like puppy love, you know. It was very sweet." Gomez, who played his love interest in the music video for the Jonas Brothers' "Burnin' Up," and her best friend Taylor Swift bonded while they were dating the "Jealous" crooner and his brother Joe Jonas, respectively.
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Taylor Lautner
Gomez briefly dated the Twilight star in 2009, before his relationship with Swift. "Kristen [Stewart] was staying in my hotel," she explained to Seventeen in 2009. "He would visit her, so we were constantly running into each other in the lobby - and we ended up meeting. We would go out to lunch and dinner, but I knew he had paparazzi following him and I had paparazzi following me. So we literally just wanted to hang out, go bowling and stuff, and it went a little too far, I think. People were getting a little crazy about us."
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Justin Bieber
Despite claiming to be more like siblings than a couple, Gomez and Bieber confirmed their romantic relationship in February 2011. They broke up in November 2012 and got back together in April 2013, dating on and off for several years and seeing other people during breaks. The couple reconciled in November 2017, but ended their relationship for good in March 2018. Bieber married Hailey Baldwin in September 2018. Gomez accused Bieber of emotional abuse in January 2020, making headlines, and released the album "Rare" in the same year, featuring songs about their breakup, such as "Lose You to Love Me."
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Orlando Bloom
The actor and former Wizards of Waverly Place star were seen hanging out in Los Angeles in April 2014. They were later spotted getting close in Las Vegas in May 2016. Shortly after, Bloom's girlfriend, Katy Perry, dismissed the rumors about their relationship as a "silly conspiracy" in a tweet, which Gomez shared.
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Zedd
The pair behind "I Want You to Know" began dating in early 2015. Gomez confessed her admiration for Zedd, stating "I adore Zedd a lot and I definitely had a thing with him, which was nice," during an interview on New Zealand’s The Edge Afternoons in June 2015.
The DJ pondered the high-profile incident that took place in August 2017. “Reporters were reaching out to my parents. People were hacking my friends’ phones. I was angry, [although] I was somewhat prepared for what was coming,” he disclosed to Billboard. “She is one of the most discussed individuals in the world, but I had no clue how much that would impact my life.”
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Niall Horan
The Monte Carlo star and the ex-One Direction member were seen out together several times in December 2015 and were rumored to have kissed at Jenna Dewan’s 35th birthday party. They were once again connected in late 2019, but Horan declared in December of that year that he was “very much single.”
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Samuel Krost
Gomez briefly dated Gigi Hadid’s friend from late 2015 to early 2016. “Selena is a real girl with a real heart and real feelings,” the Fyre Festival booker wrote via Instagram in August 2016. “All you superficial who are just unhappy with your love lives, understand that love is real. Although we have ventured on separate paths, at least I know that love exists. I love you, Sel.” The NYU graduate later deleted his comments.
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Charlie Puth
In March 2016, Us reported that Gomez and Puth, who collaborated on “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” were dating casually. A source told Us that Gomez was really into Puth, but the relationship wasn't serious. Puth later confirmed to Billboard in February 2018 that their relationship was short-lived, but had a big impact on him. He noted that it wasn't exclusive and that he knew what he was getting into.
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The Weeknd
Gomez and the Grammy winner were in a relationship from January to October 2017. An insider revealed in March 2020 that the former couple are on good terms after she posted his music on her Instagram. The source stated, "She holds no ill will towards him."
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Drew Taggart
In January 2023, it was revealed that the Golden Globes nominee is in a relationship with the musician from The Chainsmokers. According to a source, "They aren't trying to hide their romance by sneaking around at members only clubs," and it was noted that the couple "are very casual and low-key" when they go on dates.
“They go bowling and to the movies,” the source added. “They are so affectionate and having a lot of fun together, Selena can hardly keep her hands off him.”
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Zayn Malik
In March 2023, the "Sober" singer and former One Direction member were seen together in New York City, and were seen sharing a kiss, according to Entertainment Tonight. An insider revealed that Zayn has known Selena for years and has a strong interest in her, admiring her as an incredible person. Despite this, they were not yet in a serious or exclusive relationship at the time.
“She’s free to see other people,” the source said. “However, Zayn would love to continue to see Selena and see where things go.”
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Benny Blanco
Gomez ignited dating speculation with the music producer in December 2023 when she posted a photo of herself resting her head on a man’s chest on her Instagram Story. She furthered the speculation by expressing her appreciation and love for her followers. On a post speculating the two were dating, she hinted at Blanco being the mystery man by simply commenting, “Facts.” In another Instagram Story snap, she wore a ring with the letter “B,” seemingly in reference to Blanco's initials, adding more fuel to the fire.
