Singer Shawn Mendes has officially put an end to weeks of swirling rumours by confirming his romantic relationship with Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine. The confirmation came after the pair were photographed sharing several affectionate moments during a casual grocery shopping trip in Los Angeles.
Spotted in Los Angeles: A Cozy Confirmation
According to a report by E! News, the "Stitches" singer and the "Blue Beetle" actress were seen in a relaxed and cheerful mood, embracing each other multiple times. The photographs from the outing showed the couple dressed down in jeans and sweaters, leaning into each other and exchanging warm hugs. In one particularly tender moment, Mendes was seen wrapping his arms around Marquezine from behind, effectively confirming their status as a couple to the public eye.
From Brazil Vacation to Public Romance
Rumours of a romance between the two celebrities first began circulating last month when they were spotted vacationing together in Marquezine's home country of Brazil. This Los Angeles sighting marks Mendes's first publicly acknowledged relationship since reports in 2023 linked him to Big Brother UK alum Charlie Travers.
For Bruna Marquezine, she is widely known for her past high-profile, on-and-off relationship with Brazilian football superstar Neymar, which lasted from 2013 to 2018. Mendes, on the other hand, has been notably private about his personal life following his highly publicized two-year relationship with fellow singer Camila Cabello, which ended in 2021 and included a brief reconciliation in 2023.
Mendes's Journey of Self-Discovery
The confirmation of this new relationship comes shortly after Mendes addressed intense public speculation about his personal life. In November 2024, during a concert performance, the Grammy-nominated artist spoke candidly about his sexuality and the pressures of living in the spotlight.
He described sexuality as a "beautifully complex thing" that is difficult to put into boxes. Mendes admitted that the public scrutiny often felt like an intrusion but emphasized his desire to live authentically. "The real truth about my life and my sexuality is that, man, I'm just figuring it out like everyone," he told the audience, as quoted by E! News.
He reflected on missing out on normal teenage experiences, stating, "The truth is that I didn't get to do a lot of 15-year-old things and discover parts of myself that you do at 15." Mendes concluded by expressing his intention to be brave and allow himself the space to be human, a sentiment that now extends to this new chapter of his personal life with Bruna Marquezine.
