Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith shared a heartwarming moment during an unexpected encounter at Coachella over the weekend. The 29-year-old Sorry singer and the 25-year-old Karate Kid actor, who were last seen together dining in Beverly Hills in January, had a sweet reunion in a VIP area near one of the stages, as captured in a viral video. Jaden pleasantly surprised his best friend by giving him a hug from behind. Justin responded by playfully kissing Jaden’s cheek and engaging in lively conversation with him and other mutual friends.
Their friendship dates back to 2010 when they collaborated on Justin’s hit song Never Say Never, which also served as the theme song for Jaden’s movie The Karate Kid. Fans were quick to express their excitement about the reunion on social media, with one commenting on how great it was to see friends supporting each other at the festival.
In January, Justin and Jaden were spotted having dinner with friends at Wally’s restaurant in Beverly Hills, accompanied by Jaden’s girlfriend Sab Zada and singer-songwriter Harry Hudson. Their last public appearance together was in June 2023 when they celebrated Hudson’s 30th birthday alongside Kendall Jenner.
The reunion at Coachella follows Justin and his wife Hailey Bieber’s attendance at Lana Del Rey’s headline performance, where Billie Eilish made a surprise appearance. During the festival, Justin was seen affectionately caressing Hailey’s head and planting a gentle kiss on her forehead, as captured in a video posted on Rolling Stone’s TikTok account. Earlier that day, Hailey was spotted at the Revolve Festival’s VIP Pool Party in Palm Springs, sharing moments from her Coachella experience on Instagram.
