'Time flies': Justin Bieber fans shocked to learn his age as singer celebrates 30th birthday

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Justin Bieber fans expressed their disbelief on learning of the singer's real age as the 'Baby' crooner turned 30 on Friday, March 1.

Fans of the musical phenomenon, who rose to fame in 2009 with tunes like 'Baby' and 'One Time', flooded his social media feed and Instagram account with messages and greetings.

The public's response to Justin's birthday and age comes as his wife Hailey Bieber's father, actor Stephen Baldwin, urged people to offer a "little prayer" for his daughter and son-in-law, per Daily Mail.

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Several fans and followers took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their shock that Justin had turned 30 after entering the world of music as a young teenager.

One fan wrote, "Wishing you a very happiest birthday my love@justinbieber, is it true that you have really turned 30? i can't believe you're 30 now! time flies! i am very happy today because it is your birthday my love justin i can't thank god enough for introducing me to you."

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the one and only PRINCE OF POP, my lifesaver, the one I admire the most THE JUSTIN BIEBER ; time flies my love turned 30. Glad I grew up listening to him. I could write a book about him haha. Forever grateful. YOU'RE LOVED. #HappyBirthdayJustinBieber #JB30," said one more fan.

A fan shared clips of young Justin Bieber along with the caption: "Justin bieber is 30"

"Justin Bieber is turning 30??!!" exclaimed another one.

Several others flooded the singer's Instagram account with well wishes and shocked expressions, with one saying, "Bro, 30 already? How can it be? Last time I looked you were like 21."

There were also sweet anecdotes such as this one: "Happy birthday Justin, many years of more and more lives for you, I've been following you since I was nine years old and today I'm almost 24 and I say and repeat thank you for existing, I'm very grateful to be your fan."

Madame Tussauds gifts Justin Bieber a new wax figurine on his 30th birthday

The world, including Madame Tussauds wax figure museum in Hollywood, is celebrating Justin's 30th birthday.

The 'Peaches' singer's most recent wax figure was created to resemble him in the music video for the song from 2021, down to the polka-dot sherbet orange puffer coat and white beanie he wore. Even the little cross that Justin has inked next to one of his eyes was depicted by the artisans, per Daily Mail.

Madame Tussauds in Hollywood unveiled his first monument when the Canadian musician was 17. In the years that followed, numerous versions were launched all across the world.

The pop star's previous wax sculptures can be found in Madame Tussauds museums across the globe.

The museum posted images of its most recent creation on Instagram along with the caption: "Justin Bieber’s 30th birthday candles aren’t the only thing wax here. Bieber’s brand new wax figure has taken the stage at Madame Tussauds Hollywood! Send JB your birthday wishes below!"

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