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
