Camila Cabello has candidly shared details about a deeply personal chapter of her life—revealing the celebrity she lost her virginity to when she was 20 years old. The revelation has sparked widespread curiosity, as fans eagerly tuned in to hear her speak about her first intimate relationship and the emotional significance behind it.
The 27-year-old singer first rose to prominence as a member of the immensely popular girl group Fifth Harmony, which was formed through The X Factor. Known for hit songs like Worth It and That’s My Girl, the group dominated the charts for years before Cabello decided to take a different path.
In 2016, she made the bold decision to leave Fifth Harmony, marking the beginning of a new journey as a solo artist. Looking back on this period during an episode of the Call Me Daddy podcast, Cabello explained that she had been gradually distancing herself from the band’s vision before finally parting ways.
Her departure proved to be a career-defining move, as she went on to become an internationally celebrated solo artist. With chart-topping hits like Havana, Señorita, and Never Be the Same, Cabello amassed billions of streams across music platforms, solidifying her status as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
Opening Up About Her Love Life
In a recent interview, the Señorita singer peeled back the layers of her personal life, sharing insights into her romantic experiences, including what she described as her perfect first relationship.
Cabello’s love life has long been a topic of interest in the media. In 2019, she began dating fellow pop star Shawn Mendes, and their high-profile relationship quickly became a fan-favorite. The couple frequently appeared together in public, often displaying affectionate moments that were captured in viral social media posts.
However, after two years together, Cabello and Mendes shocked their fans by announcing their split in 2021. Despite ending their romantic relationship, they reassured the public that they remained on good terms, releasing a heartfelt joint statement: “We’ve decided to end our romantic relationship, but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever.”
Revealing Who She Lost Her Virginity To
Now, Cabello has dropped another bombshell—disclosing that the person she lost her virginity to was another well-known celebrity she had admired for years.
Speaking on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert Podcast, the singer reflected on her first intimate experience and how it felt to have been, in her words, “late for the first time.” She elaborated, saying, “That was my first time having s*. First lovemaking was at 20, 21… It was literally lovemaking. It was beautiful.”*
The mystery man? None other than Matthew Hussey, a well-respected relationship coach, podcast host, and best-selling author of Get the Guy.
Cabello revealed that she had been a fan of Hussey long before they met in person. In fact, she had listened to his podcast regularly, absorbing his dating advice long before she ever imagined they would be romantically involved.
How Camila Cabello Met Matthew Hussey
The two first crossed paths in 2018 during an appearance on The Today Show. Cabello recalled feeling both excited and nervous when meeting him, as she had already been familiar with his work.
“I had actually listened to his podcast before. I listened to his podcast as a fan because he had, like, a dating podcast,” she shared.
Her admiration for him was no secret—she admitted that upon meeting him, she wasted no time in letting him know. “I’m such a big fan,” she told him, leading to an immediate connection between the two. That same evening, they went out for dinner, marking the start of their romance.
A “Perfect” First Relationship
Looking back on her time with Hussey, Cabello described it as an ideal first relationship.
“He was a really great person. It was like the perfect first relationship. [He] really expanded my world because he wasn’t in my industry too,” she reflected.
For Cabello, being with someone outside of the music business allowed her to experience a different perspective on relationships, one that wasn’t clouded by the pressures and complexities of the entertainment world.
However, despite their strong connection, Cabello and Hussey’s relationship eventually came to an end. According to People Magazine, the couple split in 2019, shortly before she entered into her much-publicized romance with Mendes.
Meanwhile, Hussey has since moved on, tying the knot with Audrey Le Strat in October 2023.
Where Camila Cabello Stands Now
During her recent appearance on the Call Me Daddy podcast, Cabello confirmed that she is currently single and enjoying this phase of her life.
“I’ve been in relationships a lot since I started dating,” she admitted. “It feels fun to just get to know people and talk and see what happens.”
For now, it seems Cabello is in no rush to settle down, choosing instead to embrace new experiences, meet new people, and take a more relaxed approach to dating.