Frazer Harrison / Getty Images Speaking to the Daily Mail, Willis said: "I have to commend him. He's a really great stepfather. When Ashton came into our lives, he was just an extension of our family. He’s like a friend as well as a stepdad. We talk about everything — auditions, boyfriends, family. He understands more than my parents sometimes because he’s closer to my age.”<doc-sep>Demi Moore and Shawn Mendes enjoyed each other's company while seated at the same table at the 2019 Met Gala Rumer Willis Jokes Shawn Mendes Is Her 'New Stepdad' After Mom Demi Moore Poses with Singer Welcome to the family, Shawn Mendes! The 20-year-old musician posed with Demi Moore in a photo she shared early Wednesday in which the two sat at the same table at the 2019 Met Gala. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “My table mate. Love this kid, such an artist and a sweet soul!” Moore, 56, wrote in the caption. “@shawnmendes @anthonyvaccarello #SaintLaurent #MetGala.” Moore’s daughter, Rumer Willis, hilariously commented on the photo, writing, “My New Stepdad.” Her sister Tallulah Willis, commented, “@rumerwillis A++.” In November, Rumer told PEOPLE her mom was “killing it” on Instagram since she joined the social media site in October. “We taught her how to do Stories the other day and she was so good at it already, but… we were all so glad because she’s so funny and we all get to see this side of her,” Rumer said. While Moore has taken to sharing aspects of her life on Instagram, she’s also been busy writing her memoir, Inside Out, which is out Sept. 24.<doc-sep>When it came time to work with his longtime hairstylist, Anna Bernabe, Mendes pushed for a new direction. “Usually, we do this thing where my hair is pretty curly and falling in my face, which is what it naturally does,” he said. “But today we’re going to force it to stay still.” The end result was a modern pompadour with flecks of gold and bronze pigment woven into it. “It took one week to convince me to do this hair,” Mendes said. (After getting it done, he then FaceTimed his family: Mom approved, while his sister asked, “Why does your hair look like that?”) The whole vibe made for an extra James Dean moment, in the best way possible—a fitting homage, given that his stylist, Briseno, often pins the iconic star onto their moodboard. “She calls me Dean,” Mendes joked. Once ready, the superstar took the opportunity to kill time with a little impromptu jam session on his guitar. (He owns “upwards of 30-something.”) He is a performer, remember? Director: Michel Sayegh DP: Cole Evelev Sound: Tyler Jefferson Evans See All of the Celebrity Looks From the Met Gala 2019 Red Carpet: 1 / 100 Chevron Chevron Photo: Getty Images Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell Met Gala 2019: See Every Celebrity Arrival, Read the Latest Stories, and Get Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Here<doc-sep>Oh, what a difference a year makes! After making a splash at the 2018 Met Gala, Shawn Mendes and Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) returned to fashion’s biggest night separately on Monday, May 6. The 20-year-old “If I Can’t Have You” singer looked dapper in a Saint Laurent black suit and completed his look with slicked-back hair. Hailey, for her part, looked gorgeous in a pink, backless Alexander Wang gown. She also made headlines for attending the benefit sans her husband, Justin Bieber. The “Sorry” crooner made sure to compliment his wife on social media, however, calling her “stunning” via his Instagram Story. Twitter, meanwhile, couldn’t stop talking about a potential run-in between Mendes and the 22-year-old model. The twosome were linked in October 2017 until the following May, when they walked the red carpet together at the 2018 Met Gala with Tommy Hilfiger. Less than two months later, Hailey and Justin got engaged. “Remember that one year at met gala when shawn mendes and hailey baldwin went together. :’) @metgala,” one fan captioned a series of photos from the 2018 event. A second user wrote, “I still ship Shawn and Hailey 😭 #MetaGala.” “Lol but remember when hailey walked the met gala carpet with shawn last year and got engaged to justin bieber in like 3 weeks after how WILD was that,” another person noted. A fourth user added, “Hard to believe this time last year shawn took hailey to the met and a year later she’s been married to justin for 7 months..” Mendes addressed his relationship with Hailey during an interview with Rolling Stone in November 2018. “I don’t even want to put a title on it,” he said at the time. “I think it was more of a zone of limbo.” The “In My Blood” singer also revealed that he texted the Drop the Mic cohost after she secretly married Justin at a courthouse in September 2018. “I texted Hailey, ‘Congratulations,’ and I really am happy for them,” Mendes explained. She’s still one of the f–king coolest people ever — she’s not just a beautiful person visually, but she’s one of the most beautiful hearts I’ve ever met. … You can’t control your heart.” For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube! For the latest beauty and style trends, subscribe to our new podcast "Get Tressed With Us" below!<doc-sep>
Shawn Mendes attended the 2019 Met Gala — this time as an independent star, sans date. The singer, who just dropped new single "If I Can't Have You," attended the annual gala rocking a black suit with gray streaks in his hair, in a very Frankenstein-inspired look. He appeared on the pink carpet solo, which was notable because of the fervor his 2018 date caused. Shawn, of course, has a buzzy history with the storied New York City event. In 2018, he made headlines by appearing at the gala with none other than Hailey Bieber neé Baldwin, before she reconnected with Justin Bieber and married him in late 2018. While at the ball, Shawn and Hailey cuddled for photo ops, and Shawn helped fix Hailey's dress train. Afterward, they even did bus karaoke together, in an envy-inducing date night. In the year between the 2018 and 2018 Met Galas, Shawn has continued to be the subject of questions about Hailey and their once (sort of) relationship; Shawn told Rolling Stone at the time, “I don’t even wanna put a title on it. I think it was more of a zone of limbo.” Since then, Hailey and Shawn have been amicable on social media, which has itself started up the rumor mill again. Justin himself stepped in to quell fan speculation after Shawn liked one of Hailey's Instagram photos: "Their [sic] friends relax,” Justin wrote at the time. Of course, Shawn is perfectly entitled and able to walk the carpet by himself (he does have a lot to celebrate with his new single, after all). Next time though, we wouldn't mind being asked to accompany him. Let us slide into your DMs. Sign up for the Teen Vogue daily email. Want more from Teen Vogue? Check this out: Justin Bieber Told Fans to “Relax” After Shawn Mendes Liked Hailey Bieber’s Photo