Camila Cabello turned up the heat on Instagram following her high-energy concert in Melbourne, Australia, just days after ex-boyfriend, Shawn Mendes sparked online buzz by sharing a photo with a mystery woman. Dressed in a bold white corset, sheer net skirt, and matching gloves, the Havana singer stunned fans, who were quick to speculate that the sultry post might have been a subtle response to Shawn’s recent activity.
As fans continue to dissect their social media interactions, one thing remains certain, Camila and Shawn’s connection has always fascinated the public. From their flirty friendship to their steamy collaborations and heartfelt breakups, their on-again, off-again romance has kept fans hooked for nearly a decade. Here’s a look back at Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s complete relationship timeline.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello had a very public romance
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s love story has been one of the most talked-about celebrity relationships of the last decade. What started as a sweet friendship between two rising stars turned into a full-blown romance that captivated fans worldwide. From viral duets like Señorita to PDA-packed outings and emotional interviews, the pair affectionately dubbed Shawnmila shared a relationship that was both passionate and public.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s first meeting on tour
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello first crossed paths in 2014, while opening for Austin Mahone’s tour. At the time, Shawn Mendes was gaining fame from Vine, and Camila Cabello was part of the band, Fifth Harmony. Shawn admitted that Camila was the only person who talked to him during that tour. After the tour, they quickly became good friends.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s first musical collaboration sparked rumours
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello teamed up for I Know What You Did Last Summer in 2015, which immediately fueled dating speculation. The song was an instant hit, and so was their chemistry among the fans. Though both of them strongly denied the rumours of being more than friends, their undeniable chemistry was clear.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s growing friendship
For the next few years, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello maintained a close friendship that was admired by both their fandoms. While pursuing their solo careers, Shawn and Camila remained close in their personal lives. Shawn even publicly praised Camila’s solo debut Crying in the Club, while Camila called Shawn her ‘favourite person in the whole world.’
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s Señorita
It was in 2019 when Shawn and Camila collaborated again, and this time they shocked the entire world with their steamy duet, Señorita. The sultry music video reignited romance rumours between the two. The lyrics, ‘Friends don’t know the way you taste,’ especially left all the fans speculating. Soon after, paparazzi spotted the pair holding hands, kissing in San Francisco cafés, and attending parties together. By September, they had confirmed their relationship following the viral Instagram video of them kissing.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello were deeply in love with each other
For the next two years, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello were deeply in love with one another. From courtside PDA to birthday celebrations and joint performances, the couple became inseparable. They even spent quarantine together in Miami, delighting fans with livestreams and cosy Instagram posts. They had quickly become Hollywood’s most loved and talked-about couple.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s breakup
After over two years of dating, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced their breakup in November 2021. They left their fans saddened after posting a joint statement, announcing their breakup. They pair emphasised on the fact that they would still remain ‘best friends.’
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s surprise reunion at Coachella
In one of the most unexpected moments of 2023, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello set the internet ablaze when they were spotted kissing at the Coachella music festival. The former couple, who had publicly split in late 2021, sent fans into a frenzy with their cosy reunion during one of the festival’s nighttime sets. Videos and photos quickly went viral, showing the duo embracing, laughing, and sharing an unmistakably passionate kiss as music blared in the background.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s final split confirmed
Many fans had assumed the Coachella moment would be Shawn and Camila’s iconic reunion. Still, their dreams were shattered when, in a candid Call Her Daddy interview, Camila revealed that the relationship had ended for good. ‘It wasn’t a fit… it doesn’t feel right,’ she said, adding that despite the breakup, she still has love and respect for Shawn.
From teenage friends to chart-topping collaborators and lovers, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s relationship captured the hearts of fans around the world. Though their romance ultimately ended, their journey remains one of the most memorable celebrity love stories of the 2010s and 2020s.
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