Shawn Mendes Opens Up About His “Brutal” Split from Camila Cabello
- Shawn Mendes has expressed only positive feelings towards Camilla Cabello following their breakup.
- The two dated for almost two years.
- They first met as teenagers when they were both opening for Austin Mahone on tour in 2014.
Where do Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello stand after their breakup?
Shawn Mendes recently discussed his breakup with Camila Cabello, three years after they officially ended their relationship. They were one of the most talked-about pop couples of the decade.
In a recent podcast episode of Jay Shetty‘s On Purpose, Mendes shared his feelings about the breakup and expressed only positive sentiments toward Cabello.
During the podcast, Mendes reflected on how challenging it was to navigate their breakup under public scrutiny. He stated,
“Honestly, I think Camila and I have done the best job we can to preserve out little private flame of love for each other.”
The “Mercy” artist acknowledged that despite being mentally strong, it is difficult to ignore the millions of comments from the public. He emphasized that their relationship was genuine love, even though it was complicated. He expressed gratitude for Cabello, calling her “an incredible human being.”
Mendes also talked about the importance of shielding their relationship from external opinions. He mentioned,
“Her and I have worked extremely hard to protect each other and that love.”
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How did Shawn Mendes manage public Scrutiny after their split?
Mendes discussed the impact of social media on relationships, admitting that he has largely avoided it to prevent negative comments from affecting his bond with Cabello. He stated that love is complex, explaining,
“This is real life. This is real love, and love is confusing and hard and goes through dips and goes through pauses, goes through breaks, goes through so much. And so, I really feel for everyone who goes through that, you know. I just feel like as a celebrity, I just want to just come at it and be really truthful from the place of, this is what love is like for me, you know,”
When asked how he maintains their relationship amid gossip, Mendes highlighted the importance of honesty and communication.
The “Why Why Why” actor explained that they openly share their feelings and misunderstandings, which helps them avoid assumptions. He noted that they are both proactive in reaching out to each other.
Mendes does not believe they would write songs about one another now. He stated,
“I don’t think either of us would ever cross a line. We deeply respect each other.”
He further expressed his deep admiration for Cabello by describing her as an understanding, thoughtful, and caring person.
The Complete Timeline of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s Relationship
Meeting and early friendship
Shawn and Camila first met as teenagers when they were both opening for Austin Mahone on tour in 2014. They quickly became close friends. In November 2015, Camila released her first song titled “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” which she co-wrote with Shawn after leaving Fifth Harmony.
The two wrote this song while they were backstage at a Taylor Swift concert. s time passed, their friendship developed into a romantic relationship. During an interview on The Late Late Show, host James Corden asked if they were dating. Both Shawn and Camila responded with a quick “No.”
Shawn made a humorous remark, saying,
“Every time I make a move, she just swerves me off.”
Camila added that he “friend-zones” her and calls her “kid.” Despite their denials about dating, it was evident from their interaction that they had strong feelings for each other.
Later, in an interview with Zane Lowe to promote his album, Shawn expressed his deep affection for Camila, stating,
“Oh my God, she is my favorite person in the whole world.”
Public confirmation of their relationship
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In June 2019, they released the song “Senorita,” which gained immense popularity. Following the success of their songs, they publicly confirmed their romance in July 2019.
The now-former couple were seen holding hands in West Hollywood. They also celebrated the Fourth of July together. Later that month, they were spotted kissing at a cafe in San Francisco. The following month, they performed a passionate rendition of “Senorita” at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Insights from Shawn’s Documentary
Shawn provided insights into his relationship with Camila in his Netflix documentary, Wonder, released in October 2020. He humorously noted that she is his only muse. In the documentary, he mentioned,
“My song comes on the radio or something and I’m like, ‘Everything’s about you. They’re all … They have always been about you.”
Camila was surprised by this revelation and asked him, “What do you mean?” Shawn assured her that every song he had written was about her. In November 2020, the couple adopted a puppy named Tarzan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Challenges and Breakups
However, by August 2021, Shawn expressed that they were experiencing “the worst little arguments.” He said at the time,
“We get in, like, the worst little arguments, but, like, I think that we definitely are pretty good at picking up on when it’s just ego talking, And we usually call each other out… I think the longer the relationship goes, the easier it seems to be to fight. So, yeah, it’s definitely not that, holding hands all the time, but we’re really good with each other.”
Sadly, just three months later, they announced their breakup. They shared a joint statement on their Instagram stories that read,
“Hey guys, we’ve decide to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as human is stronger than ever, We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends.”
Brief reunion
A year and a half later, in April 2023, they reunited at Coachella. During the event, they were seen displaying affection for each other and appeared to rekindle their romance for a few months. However, by June 2023, they broke up again.
Also read: Camila Cabello is Ready to Date Again After Shawn Mendes Split for the Second Time!
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