Celebrity Celebrity Family Celebrity Pregnancy Justin Bieber's Mom Says He'll Be the 'Best Daddy Ever' on Father's Day: 'You've Always Wanted to Be a Dad' The singer and wife Hailey Bieber announced they are expecting their first baby in May 2024 By Emma Aerin Becker and Brenton Blanchet Brenton Blanchet Brenton Blanchet is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Brenton's work has previously appeared in Billboard, Pigeons & Planes and Complex. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2024 01:25AM EDT Justin Bieber, Pattie Mallette. Photo: Pattie Mallette/Instagram Justin Bieber's mother Pattie Mallette is celebrating her son's first Father's Day as a soon-to-be dad. On Sunday, June 16, the Grammy winner's mom toasted his journey toward fatherhood — a month after he and wife Hailey Bieber announced they were expecting their first baby. Sharing a handful of snaps on Instagram — including a couple of Bieber, 30, with his pregnant wife, 27 — Mallette began her caption, writing, "Happy Father's Day, Justin." "You’ve always wanted to be a dad ever since I can remember," Mallette, 49, continued. "You have so much love to give. You’re gonna be the best daddy ever. You already are. LOVE YOU!! 🥰" On her Instagram Stories, Bieber's mother reposted one of the images, writing "Happy Father's Day my son. Soooo excited." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Justin Bieber Shares New Images of Pregnant Hailey Cradling Baby Bump: 'They Wish Baby, They Wish' Mallette also celebrated Bieber's grandfather Bruce by sharing a couple snaps of him posing with her and Justin. "I’m so grateful you’re in my life. Your presence, support, and kindness have meant the world to me," she wrote on Instagram. "Thank you for always being there, and for the love you’ve given. You’re a great dad and wonderful grandfather. I cherish you deeply. I love you so much!" The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Pattie Mallette, Hailey Bieber, and Justin Bieber. Pattie Mallette Instagram The Biebers announced their pregnancy in May through a joint Instagram post on May 9. A source told PEOPLE that the day the duo found out they are going to become parents was "just the best day for them." "Everyone is excited for them," the source added. "They will be great parents, and Justin will be super involved. This will be the next important project for him. He’s so excited to raise his baby. They have a name that they think is perfect. They’re also starting to decorate a nursery. They can’t wait to meet the baby." Close