Pattie Mallette: The Mother Behind the Global Superstar

Before the world knew Justin Bieber, there was Pattie Mallette — a young woman navigating trauma, addiction, and poverty, determined to give her son a better future.

Born in Canada, Pattie faced overwhelming hardship early in life. She endured sexual abuse, battled drug addiction, and attempted suicide by the time she was just a teenager. At 18, she became a single mother, giving birth to Justin and raising him in a low-income housing unit in Stratford, Ontario.

“I didn’t have much, but I had love,” Pattie once shared. “And I knew I had to fight for something better.”

Through faith and resilience, she turned her life around. She leaned into her Christian beliefs, quit drugs, and started over. When Justin showed musical talent, Pattie began uploading his performances to YouTube — unknowingly launching one of the most iconic pop careers of the 21st century.

Today, Pattie Mallette is not just known as Justin Bieber’s mom, but also as a motivational speaker and author. Her memoir Nowhere But Up chronicles her journey from brokenness to redemption.

Her story reminds us that even in the darkest moments, healing is possible — and one act of courage can change the future.