Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello may not be together anymore, but they’re still as close as ever. In a new interview with The New York Times, the “Wonder” singer revealed he and his ex-girlfriend have built such a good relationship over the years that their breakup hasn’t stopped them from remaining in each other’s lives. Since there’s nothing but love between them, Mendes can’t stand when fans pit them against each other. “[It] bugs me,” he said.
Inside Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s Relationship Following Their Split
While talking to the publication, the 26-year-old pop star denied rumors he and his ex are “against each other.” In fact, their current relationship is the total opposite of the public’s perception of them since Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are each other’s biggest supporters. Years after their breakup, Mendes knows he can still rely on Cabello for anything. That’s why he’s grateful he’ll always have someone to lean on whenever he’s in trouble.
“Honestly, if something was to happen in my family and if something was to happen to me, she’d probably be the first person I call, to this day,” he explained, adding Cabello is “one of my closest best friends.”
Mendes revealed that their relationship has taught him a lot about love since they continue to care about each other following their breakup.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello have been in each other’s lives for a decade, which explains why they’re so close. The pair first met as teenagers in 2014 when they were just starting their music careers. At the time, they were both opening for Austin Mahone on tour. They were constantly wrapped up in dating rumors over the years. However, it wasn’t until July 2019 that they officially became a couple.
Their friends-to-lovers story is hinted at in their collaboration for “Señorita” with the lyrics, “You say we’re just friends, but friends don’t know the way you taste.”
After two years of dating, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced their split in November 2021. Since then, the two tried to give their relationship another shot in April 2023. However, they broke up again shortly afterward.
Although the two have managed to maintain a healthy relationship despite their separation, fans recently speculated there was some animosity between them due to their love triangle with Sabrina Carpenter. The “Espresso” singer referenced their entanglement on her latest album, Short n’ Sweet. Meanwhile, Cabello also appeared to hint at the situation on her record C, XOXO.
In the end, it seems fans couldn’t be further from the truth since Mendes and Cabello remain good friends.