Shawn Mendes has faced rumors about his sexuality more than once. Just before the official release of his new album after four years of silence, titled SHAWN, and with the release of leading singles, Shawn Mendes recently performed the song The Mountain—the 10th track from the new album—on various music stages to test audience reactions. Notably, the lyrics of the song, after being circulated, garnered strong attention from the online community. Specifically, The Mountain by Shawn Mendes includes lines like:
“I’ve changed my mind / You can say what you need to say / You can say I’m too young / You can say I’m too old / You can say I like girls or boys / Whatever fits your mold.”
“I’ve changed my mind / You can say what you need to say / You can say I’m too young / You can say I’m too old / You can say I like girls or boys / Whatever fits your mold.”Many opinions suggest that the 1998-born singer used these lines to address the discussions about his sexuality that audiences have doubted for many years.
In the past, Shawn Mendes has faced speculation about his sexual orientation since he was very young in the public eye. Through the lyrics in The Mountain, Shawn Mendes has firmly asserted that he does not care about the gossip and that people can “call it whatever you want.”
Shawn Mendes Publicly Reveals His Sexual Orientation: A Bold Move
This is not the first time the owner of the hit There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back has addressed the speculation surrounding his sexual orientation. In 2020, Shawn Mendes revealed that he had become frustrated with the rumors. Specifically, opening up on “The Couch Expert” four years ago, Shawn Mendes said: “People have called me gay since I was 15. I’m not gay, and I wonder, ‘What does that even mean?’ I’ve dealt with these issues vocally. I wonder, ‘How should I sit?’ I’ve always been the first to cross my legs and sit in this feminine way, and I really struggled with that.”
The Impact of Rumors
Shawn Mendes further shared how the ongoing rumors affected him as he tried to clarify the situation without being defensive: “It’s really, really hard for me because there are so many people in my life whom I’m very close to, who are gay and living in the closet. And I feel really angry for those people. It’s a really hard thing to say: ‘I’m not gay, but it would be okay if I were, but also, nothing wrong with being gay, but I’m not.’ You really don’t know how to reflect on that.”
Shawn Mendes’ Romantic Relationships
Throughout his career, aside from music, Shawn Mendes has also been frequently mentioned regarding his tumultuous love life. The most media-covered romance undoubtedly has to be his relationship with Camila Cabello. After multiple breakups and reconciliations, they officially went their separate ways in 2023. Despite breaking up, the two still maintain a good friendship.
After breaking up with Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes was rumored to be dating singer Sabrina Carpenter. However, neither has ever confirmed this relationship. Additionally, Shawn Mendes is reported to be dating doctor Jocelyne Miranda, who is significantly older than him. The couple has often been spotted together, but there has not yet been any official announcement.
Through his powerful and public statements about his sexual orientation, Shawn Mendes has shown courage in confronting societal prejudices. His artistic journey is not only about music but also about self-affirmation and the freedom to love.
