Shawn Mendes marked his 27th birthday in a way only the Canadian pop sensation could — with a mix of soulful stage shots, intimate moments, and a touch of astrological flair.
On Thursday, Mendes took to Instagram to share a birthday carousel that had fans swooning. The first image captured him mid-performance, mist swirling around the stage lights, curls damp, black vest clinging to his toned frame, and his trademark torso line in full view.
The second slide swapped the smoulder for sweetness — Mendes grinning wide as he blew out a single candle on a chocolate cake. Soft, warm lighting gave the image a cinematic glow, as though every follower had been invited to join the celebration.
A birthday with celestial undertones
True to form, Mendes paired the post with the cryptic caption: “happy lions gate portal.” The Lion’s Gate Portal, peaking annually on August 8, is an astrological event said to boost manifestation energy, with the sun in Leo and the star Sirius rising. Fans loved the cosmic nod, noting that Mendes had once again found a way to blend mysticism and music in one post.
The carousel continued with a shot of a full moon — further deepening the celestial theme — and another performance photo, closing the set on a high-energy note.
Rumours reignite
As always, Mendes’ love life wasn’t far from fans’ minds. Days before his birthday post, he uploaded a black-and-white carousel featuring himself and Luana Quaglia, a longtime collaborator and international artist supervisor. In one photo, Dua Lipa kissed both of them on the cheeks, sparking fresh speculation about their relationship.
Mendes and Quaglia have worked together since at least 2019, but neither has confirmed a romance. Still, the images fuelled chatter online, adding to a long history of Mendes’ rumoured relationships — from his high-profile pairing with Camila Cabello to the short-lived Sabrina Carpenter rumours he later denied.
For now, Mendes is keeping quiet on his relationship status. What’s clear, though, is that whether onstage under the spotlight or under the glow of a full moon, he’s thriving.
