While Shawn Mendes revealed his sexual orientation while performing at a concert on Monday, he has kept his dating life a little more private over the years.

During a show this week at Morrison’s Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, the 26-year-old singer-songwriter spoke to the crowd about her early start in the music industry and How did it affect your personal life?.

“I was really young when I started. I was 15,” he said in his speech, the footage of which was published. shared on social media. “The truth is, when I was 15, I wasn’t able to do a lot of things and discover things about myself the way you do when you’re 15.”

“There’s this thing about my sexuality, and people have been talking about it for so long,” she continued, adding that it’s “kind of ridiculous, because I think sexuality is such a beautiful and complex thing, and it’s so hard to put it simply.” into boxes.”

“It’s always felt like this intrusion into something very personal to me. Something I’ve figured out in myself, something I haven’t discovered yet and still haven’t discovered,” he continued.

“The real truth about my life and my sexuality is that I’m trying to figure it out like everyone else. And it’s really scary because we live in a society where there’s so much to say about it. And I’m trying.” to be really brave and allow myself to be a person and feel things. That’s all I want to say about it for now.”

He then talked about his unreleased track “The Mountain”, which includes the lyrics: “You can say I’m too young / You can say I’m too old / You can say I like girls or boys, whatever fits your mold.”

“Writing the song felt really important to me because it felt like a moment where I could handle it in a way that was close to my heart,” he explained. “And I think I speak freely now because I want to be able to be closer to everyone and kind of be in my own truth.”

Although Mendes’ current relationship status has not been made public, the star has made headlines over the years with his previous relationships.

Hailey Baldwin Bieber

Mendes’ then-relationship with Hailey Baldwin made headlines in late 2017 when reports emerged that the duo were seen holding hands while attending a star-studded Halloween party.

Weeks later, the two were photographed hugging each other while walking the streets of Toronto in Mendes’ hometown of Canada. He had broken up with the pop singer at the time. Justin Bieber a few months ago.

In a sign of the times, their romance was almost made official when Mendes shared a photo of the two on his account. instagram Account as of April 2018.

Kicking the conversation into overdrive a month later, the duo walked the red carpet together at the hot-ticket Met Gala in May 2018.

While this was seen as a huge confirmation of their love, Mendes said People that he and the model were “friends”.

“No, we weren’t making our big break,” Mendes said while attending the Met Gala. “Tommy Hilfiger asked us both to walk.”

“Obviously, Hailey and I are friends, and it was really cool for me to be able to walk with her because she’s a vet and this was my first year, so it took some of the pressure off,” he added. “I was so excited to be able to go with him.”

Mendes finally confirmed their relationship in an interview Rolling stone After the duo went their separate ways in November 2018.

“I don’t even want to put a title on it,” she said of the publication of their relationship. “I think it’s more of a zone of uncertainty.”

The musician also touched on the fact that Baldwin Bieber got engaged to her current husband, Justin Bieber, just a month after attending the Met Gala.

“I texted Hailey, ‘Congratulations,’ and I’m really happy for them,” Mendes said. “She’s still one of the coolest people ever; not only is she a visually beautiful person, but she also has one of the most beautiful hearts I’ve ever met.”

He added: “I guess I’m too stupid to do it, you know… But you can’t control your heart.”

Camila Cabello

Work first brought Camila Cabello into Mendes’ orbit in 2014, when the duo opened for Austin Mahone. But it took several years for the romance to develop.

The musicians, who have two hit songs together, “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “Señorita,” had been friends for years but started dating in 2019. They confirmed their relationship later that year, after months of speculation.

Showing that things are getting stronger, the stars adopted a puppy named “Tarzan” together in November 2020. However, exactly one year later, the duo announced that they had parted ways.

famous couple They announced their separation. via Instagram Story posts in November 2021. “We have decided to end our romantic relationship,” the statement said. “Our love for each other as humans is stronger than ever. We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. Thank you so much for your support from the beginning and moving forward.”

In a video post shared on Instagram in March 2022, Mendes discussed what happens after a breakup.

“Oh shit, when you break up with someone you don’t realize you thought it was the right thing to do, it’s like you don’t realize all the bullshit that comes after that,” she wrote. “Who do I call when I’m having a panic attack? Who do I call when I’m on the edge? That’s the truth that gets me. It’s like, ‘Oh, I’m on my own now,’ and I hate that. That’s my truth, you know?”

Around the same time, Cabello also talked about the breakup in an interview with Zane Lowe. He explained that his priorities had changed. “My focus was: how can I live a happy life and be in a healthy, happy relationship? I was doing a lot of therapy. My focus really changed.”

The “Havana” singer added: “And even now when I’m in promo mode, honestly, what’s the point if I’m not having fun? I think as we get older, yeah, priorities change. We both started so young, we’re learning how to be healthy adults, and that’s sometimes number one.” It means your focus shouldn’t be on your career.”

Speculation that they had rekindled their romance sparked in April 2023, when video footage of the musicians emerged. hugging and kissing while partying At the Coachella Festival in the California desert. This speculation spread into the next month. Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour During a stopover in New Jersey.

Sabrina Carpenter

The nature of Mendes’ relationship with Sabrina Carpenter has always been officially labeled as a friendship; but this did little to quell speculation.

The singers were first photographed strolling the streets of Los Angeles together in late February 2023. They were also seen leaving from there. Miley Cyrus‘ album release party Endless Summer Vacation We are together in a few days.

Quoting an anonymous source, Fun Tonight reported that the two were romantically involved while “trying to keep things low-key.”

But Mendes insisted that was not the case when he appeared on a Dutch TV show. RTL Boulevard In March 2023.

“We’re not dating,” he said of his relationship with Carpenter, before noting the reason for his appearance in the promo. “I think we should talk more about Tommy Hilfiger than Sabrina. But thank you.”