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 known as Justin Bieber’s mother, but her life is a story of resilience. After losing her sister at age 2 and enduring abuse, trauma, and substance struggles, Pattie found faith at 17 after a suicide attempt. She raised Justin as a single mother in low-income housing, nurturing his love for music. Her efforts led to his rise to fame after she entered him in a local competition and shared his performances online.