Singer Shawn Mendes appeared deeply enamoured with his new girlfriend, actress Bruna Marquezine, as the pair enjoyed a hand-in-hand hike through Los Angeles. The low-key date comes just weeks after they were first romantically linked following a passionate beach encounter in Brazil.
A Casual Yet Intimate Outing
The 27-year-old "Stitches" hitmaker and the 30-year-old Brazilian "Blue Beetle" star were spotted chatting animatedly while strolling through a park. Mendes, who opted to walk barefoot while carrying his brown trainers, flashed his chest through an unbuttoned brown shirt, paired with grey trousers and a burgundy baseball cap.
Marquezine showcased her toned figure in a black sports bra and leggings, with a hoodie tied around her waist. In a practical move to avoid tan lines, she was seen tucking a pair of sunglasses into her sports bra and pulling the straps over her shoulders at one point. The couple, who were photographed packing on the PDA last week, looked happier than ever during their sunny Californian excursion.
Recent Romance and Past Revelations
This Los Angeles hike follows their headline-grabbing appearance weeks ago off the coast of Alagoas, Brazil, where the couple was pictured shoulder-deep in the ocean sharing a passionate kiss. TMZ also reported the new couple was seen jet-setting through a Brazilian airport recently, signalling a fast-moving romance.
The relationship emerges after Mendes addressed long-standing speculation about his sexuality during an October 2024 concert at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Telling fans he was trying to be "really brave," the singer—who famously dated Camila Cabello—stated, "The real truth about my life and my sexuality is that, man, I’m just figuring it out like everyone."
He described sexuality as "beautifully complex" and hard to put "into boxes," adding that public discussion had felt like "an intrusion on something very personal." Mendes made these remarks before performing his song 'The Mountain,' which includes the lyrics: "You can say I like girls or boys / whatever fits your mold."
Navigating Public Scrutiny
Mendes, who rose to fame at age 15, reflected on missing out on typical teenage self-discovery. He explained that writing the song felt important as a way to address the topic in a manner "close to my heart." This isn't the first time he has confronted such rumours; in a 2018 Rolling Stone interview, he criticised the speculation, stating, "That's something that kills people. That's how sensitive it is."
For Marquezine, this new relationship follows her well-documented, on-off romance with 33-year-old Brazilian football star Neymar. As for Mendes and Marquezine, their relaxed LA date, filled with easy conversation and affectionate gestures, suggests they are firmly focused on the present, enjoying their budding connection away from the intense glare of the spotlight—or at least, trying to.
