Fans of Hailey and Justin Bieber are taking a trip down memory lane after a video of their first-ever meeting resurfaced following the couple's announcement that they are expecting their first child together.
The video, which dates back to 2009, captures the moment a young Justin Bieber greets Hailey, then Hailey Baldwin, and her father Stephen Baldwin backstage at the TODAY show. Justin was performing at the show, and Hailey was there to support her father. The encounter was notably awkward, with Hailey standing with her arms crossed as her father introduced her to Justin.
The resurfaced video has gone viral on social media, with fans, affectionately known as Beliebers, sharing their nostalgic reactions on X, formerly known as Twitter. One user wrote, "Imagine having video proof of the very first time you made eye contact with the love of your life?" Another fan commented, "Who knew that awkward encounter would lead to a lifetime of love and happiness?" A third remarked, "Bieber babies will have the sweetest bedtime love story of their parents."
Hailey reflected on the meeting during a February 28, 2020, appearance on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*. She described it as feeling "like this weird arranged marriage situation" and revealed that she didn't think much of the encounter at the time. The day after their initial meeting, Justin and his mother, Pattie Mallette, visited the Baldwins' home for dinner and bowling.
Despite their initially awkward interaction, Hailey and Justin remained friends for years before eventually marrying. Hailey has previously mentioned that she didn't think Justin had a crush on her at their first meeting. "Nowhere was there a thought that I was like, 'Yeah, he probably has a crush on me.' I did not — that was not the case at all. We just were hanging and [now] that is my entire husband. It’s ridiculous," she said.
The couple's journey from friends to spouses has been well-documented, including their shared desire to start a family. In Justin's YouTube series, *Justin Bieber: Our World*, the couple expressed their hopes of having children. Justin mentioned his intention to "start trying" to "squish out a nugget," referring to having a baby.
Fans continue to gush over the couple’s love story, sharing sweet memories and messages of congratulations as they await the arrival of the newest member of the Bieber family.
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