Pattie Mallette, born April 2, 1975, in Stratford, Ontario, is best known as the mother of pop star Justin Bieber.
Her early life was marked by hardship, including the loss of her sister at age 2 and childhood trauma.
By 14, Pattie was battling substance abuse, theft, and was expelled from school.
At 17, after a suicide attempt, Pattie found faith, which became a turning point. She began to rebuild her life and eventually became a supportive mother to Justin, whose career would later skyrocket. Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and redemption.