Her son became a world-famous celebrity, but his mother’s tragic past is worse than you can imagine

Her son became a world-famous celebrity, but his mother’s tragic past is worse than you can imagine

Pattie Mallette, born April 2, 1975, in Stratford, Ontario, is Justin Bieber’s mother and a symbol of resilience. Overcoming childhood trauma, abuse, and substance struggles, she found faith at 17 after a suicide attempt. As a single mother, Pattie raised Justin in low-income housing, fostering his love for music and paving the way for his stardom by sharing his performances online.