Pop sensation Justin Bieber set social media alight with a sweet and unexpected tribute to his mother, Pattie Mallette, on her milestone 50th birthday. The “Baby” hitmaker shared a throwback image of his mom from her younger years, capturing the hearts of fans across the globe.
The April 2 post featured a nostalgic photo of Pattie, who appeared to be smiling in what looked like a school picture. In the caption, Justin expressed his love and admiration for his mom, writing: “50 MOMMMMMMMM,” followed by a heartfelt message: “luv that I get to be ur son. Happy bday @pattiemallette [white heart].”

As soon as the photo hit Instagram, fans were quick to notice the striking resemblance between Justin and his mom, with many flooding the comments section with humorous and lighthearted responses. “Sorry but I thought it’s an edit of you, Justin, in a wig,” one follower wrote. Another chimed in, “Oh, she legit said copy-paste.” Fans were clearly amused by the uncanny similarity between the two.
Many fans were also reminded of how much Justin looks like his mom, with one saying, “Dang and here I thought you looked like your DAD.” Another fan added, “That’s literally your twin,” with a string of crying emojis to emphasize their amusement.

Pattie Mallette herself couldn’t help but express her love for her son in the comments, writing, “Love you so much [heart eyes emoji]!” Her sweet response only added to the warmth of the moment.
The post not only showcased Justin’s love and gratitude for his mom but also sparked a wave of reactions from fans who couldn’t get over how alike the two look. With the playful and loving comments from both fans and Pattie, the birthday tribute became a viral moment on social media, leaving everyone in awe of the beautiful mother-son bond they share.