History of Camila Cabello in Timeline

Camila Cabello is an American singer and songwriter recognized for her successful solo career and her initial fame as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. Cabello started building her solo career while still in the group, releasing collaborative singles such as "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Bad Things," the latter achieving significant chart success. She ultimately left Fifth Harmony in late 2016 to fully pursue her solo musical path.

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March 3, 1997: Camila Cabello's Birth

On March 3, 1997, Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao, known as Camila Cabello, was born. She later became an American singer and songwriter, rising to fame as a member of the group Fifth Harmony.

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2008: Acquisition of American Citizenship

In 2008, Camila Cabello obtained her American citizenship, marking a significant step in her life in the United States.

2012: High School Enrollment

In 2012, Camila Cabello attended Miami Palmetto High School before leaving to pursue her singing career.

2013: Leaving High School

In 2013, Camila Cabello left Miami Palmetto High School during her 9th-grade year to focus on her burgeoning singing career.

2013: Release of EP 'Better Together'

In 2013, Fifth Harmony, which included Camila Cabello, released the EP Better Together, marking an early milestone in her career with the group.

November 2015: Collaboration with Shawn Mendes on "I Know What You Did Last Summer"

In November 2015, Camila Cabello collaborated with Shawn Mendes on the duet "I Know What You Did Last Summer", which charted in the US and Canada.

2015: Collaboration with Shawn Mendes

In 2015, Camila Cabello collaborated with Shawn Mendes on "I Know What You Did Last Summer".

February 2016: Partnered with Save the Children for "Love Only" T-shirt

In February 2016, Camila Cabello partnered with Save the Children to design a limited-edition "Love Only" T-shirt to raise awareness for girls' equal access to education, health care, and opportunities.

June 2016: Created Charity Single "Power in Me"

In June 2016, Camila Cabello, along with producer Benny Blanco and OMG Everywhere, helped create the charity single "Power in Me".

October 14, 2016: Release of "Bad Things" with Machine Gun Kelly

On October 14, 2016, Camila Cabello released "Bad Things" with Machine Gun Kelly, which peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.

December 18, 2016: Announcement of Departure from Fifth Harmony

On December 18, 2016, Fifth Harmony announced Camila Cabello's departure from the group, marking a significant change in her career path.

2016: Departure from Fifth Harmony

In late 2016, Camila Cabello left the pop girl group Fifth Harmony to pursue her solo career after establishing herself with collaborative singles.

January 25, 2017: Leak of "Love Incredible"

On January 25, 2017, "Love Incredible", a collaboration between Camila Cabello and Cashmere Cat, was leaked online before its official release.

March 10, 2017: Release of Spanish version of "Hey Ma"

On March 10, 2017, the Spanish version and music video for "Hey Ma", a collaboration with Pitbull and J Balvin for The Fate of the Furious soundtrack, were released featuring Camila Cabello.

April 3, 2017: Performed at Zedd's WELCOME! Fundraising Concert

On April 3, 2017, Camila Cabello performed at Zedd's WELCOME! Fundraising Concert, which raised money for ACLU.

May 8, 2017: Sang to patients at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

On May 8, 2017, Camila Cabello sang to patients at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.

May 2017: Announcement of Debut Album 'The Hurting. The Healing. The Loving.'

In May 2017, Camila Cabello announced her first studio album, initially titled The Hurting. The Healing. The Loving., describing her journey from darkness to light.

May 19, 2017: Release of "Crying in the Club"

On May 19, 2017, Camila Cabello released her debut solo single, "Crying in the Club," marking her official entry as a solo artist.

December 7, 2017: Release of "Real Friends" and "Never Be the Same"

On December 7, 2017, Camila Cabello released "Real Friends" and "Never Be the Same" on the same day, with "Never Be the Same" becoming a top 10 hit.

January 12, 2018: Release of Debut Album 'Camila'

On January 12, 2018, Camila Cabello's debut album, Camila, was released and debuted at number one in the United States.

February 2018: Started dating Matthew Hussey

Camila Cabello began a relationship with dating coach and writer Matthew Hussey in February 2018, after meeting him on the set of The Today Show.

April 2018: Embarking on Never Be the Same Tour

In April 2018, Camila Cabello began the Never Be the Same Tour, her first headlining concert tour as a solo artist.

May 2018: Cameo Appearance in Maroon 5's "Girls Like You" music video

In May 2018, Camila Cabello made a cameo appearance in Maroon 5's music video for "Girls Like You", expanding her visibility in popular culture.

June 2018: "Havana" becomes Spotify's most-streamed song by a solo female artist

In June 2018, Camila Cabello's song "Havana" became Spotify's most-streamed song ever by a solo female artist, with over 888 million streams at the time.

July 13, 2018: Performed concert in San Juan, donated to Hurricane Maria Relief Fund

On July 13, 2018, Camila Cabello performed a concert in San Juan and donated a portion of the concert's proceeds to the Hurricane Maria Relief Fund.

July 31, 2018: Headlining an Arena for the First Time

On July 31, 2018, Camila Cabello headlined an arena for the first time at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

October 9, 2018: Release of "Consequences" Video Single

On October 9, 2018, Camila Cabello released the video single "Consequences", surprising fans with a personal touch.

October 2018: Plans for New Music

In October 2018, Camila Cabello announced plans to start working on new music in the new year, signaling her continued dedication to her music career.

November 2018: Became an Ambassador for Save the Children

In November 2018, Camila Cabello became an ambassador for Save the Children.

December 2018: Grammy Nominations and Performance

In December 2018, Camila Cabello received two Grammy nominations and opened the ceremony with a performance of "Havana", marking milestones in her career.

2018: Release of Debut Album 'Camila'

In 2018, Camila Cabello's debut studio album, Camila, was released. It peaked atop the US Billboard 200 and featured the hit single "Havana."

2018: "Havana" becomes best-selling digital single

In 2018, Camila Cabello's song "Havana" became the best-selling digital single of the year, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).

March 2019: Donated to GoFundMe campaign for homeless immigrant

In March 2019, Camila Cabello donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for a homeless immigrant.

April 2019: Starring in Cinderella Film Adaptation

In April 2019, Camila Cabello was announced to star in an upcoming film adaptation of Cinderella, marking a move into acting.

June 2019: Broke up with Matthew Hussey

In June 2019, Camila Cabello and Matthew Hussey ended their relationship.

June 21, 2019: Release of "Señorita" with Shawn Mendes

On June 21, 2019, Camila Cabello released "Señorita" with Shawn Mendes, which debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

July 2019: Began dating Shawn Mendes

Camila Cabello began dating Canadian singer Shawn Mendes in July 2019.

July 2019: Recording "South of the Border"

In July 2019, Camila Cabello recorded the song "South of the Border" with Ed Sheeran and Cardi B, which reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.

September 1, 2019: Teasing Romance Album

On September 1, 2019, Camila Cabello teased the release of her second studio album, Romance, on Instagram, building anticipation for her new music.

September 2019: Pledged to raise $250,000 for Save the Children

In September 2019, Camila Cabello pledged to raise $250,000 for the Save the Children organization.

October 2019: Performed at We Can Survive concert, appeared at Kensington Palace

In October 2019, Camila Cabello performed at the We Can Survive concert which donates to breast cancer research. On October 22, 2019, she appeared with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace in support of the finalists for the BBC Radio 1 Teen Heroes Awards.

October 2019: Release of "Cry for Me" and "Easy"

In October 2019, Camila Cabello released "Cry for Me" and "Easy", further promoting her upcoming album Romance.

October 22, 2019: Appeared with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

On October 22, 2019, Camila Cabello appeared with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace in support of the finalists for the BBC Radio 1 Teen Heroes Awards.

November 15, 2019: Release of "Living Proof"

On November 15, 2019, Camila Cabello released "Living Proof" with the pre-orders of her album Romance, offering fans an early taste of the album.

December 6, 2019: Release of Romance

On December 6, 2019, Camila Cabello's second studio album, Romance, was released, showcasing her growth as an artist.

December 2019: Tumblr posts containing racial slurs resurfaced

In December 2019, Tumblr posts from 2012-2013, when Camila Cabello was 15, resurfaced on Twitter, containing racial slurs and derogatory language. She issued an apology soon afterward.

2019: Release of "Señorita" and Second Album 'Romance'

In 2019, Camila Cabello released "Señorita" with Shawn Mendes, achieving similar success to "Havana". Her second album, Romance, was also released in 2019.

March 2020: Participated in iHeart Media's Living Room Concert for America

In March 2020, Camila Cabello participated in iHeart Media's Living Room Concert for America, a benefit to raise awareness and funds for the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2020: Participated in Global Citizen Festival's Together at Home virtual concert

In April 2020, Camila Cabello participated in Global Citizen Festival's Together at Home virtual concert to raise awareness and funds for the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 2020: Joined protests in Miami for racial justice

In May 2020, Camila Cabello, alongside Shawn Mendes, joined protests in Miami for racial justice after the murder of George Floyd.

2020: Cancellation of Romance Tour

In 2020, the Romance Tour, intended to support Camila Cabello's album Romance, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 2021: Launched The Healing Justice project

In January 2021, Camila Cabello partnered with the nonprofit Movement Voter Fund to launch The Healing Justice project, providing grants for mental health resources to frontline workers.

March 2021: Participated in racial healing sessions

In March 2021, Camila Cabello stated that she had been taking part in weekly racial healing sessions administered by the National Compadres Network to learn and do better regarding racial equity.

July 2021: Expressed support for 2021 Cuban protests

In July 2021, Camila Cabello expressed support for the 2021 Cuban protests against the country's government.

July 23, 2021: Release of "Don't Go Yet"

On July 23, 2021, Camila Cabello released "Don't Go Yet" as the lead single from her upcoming third studio album, Familia.

September 3, 2021: Release of Cinderella Film Adaptation

On September 3, 2021, the Cinderella film adaptation starring Camila Cabello was released in select theaters and digitally on Amazon Prime Video.

September 2021: Recruited Artists for Climate Action Letter

In September 2021, Camila Cabello recruited over 60 artists to sign an open letter to entertainment companies, calling on them to urge Congress to pass climate action.

October 15, 2021: Premiere of "La Buena Vida" during NPR Tiny Desk Concert

On October 15, 2021, Camila Cabello premiered "La Buena Vida" from Familia during her NPR Tiny Desk Concert, showcasing her musical talent.

October 29, 2021: Release of "Oh Na Na" with Myke Towers and Tainy

On October 29, 2021, Camila Cabello released "Oh Na Na" with Myke Towers and Tainy, though it was not included on the album Familia.

November 2021: Announced breakup with Shawn Mendes

In November 2021, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes announced their breakup.

November 2021: Released cover of "I'll Be Home for Christmas"

In November 2021, Camila Cabello released a cover of the Bing Crosby song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" exclusively on Amazon Music. It achieved chart success and was performed on television specials.

December 6, 2021: Announced as opener for Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour

On December 6, 2021, Camila Cabello was announced as the opening act for the Latin American leg of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour, scheduled for September 2022.

December 2021: Sold Hollywood Hills home

In December 2021, it was reported that Camila Cabello had sold her home in the Hollywood Hills for $4.3 million.

2021: Starring in Cinderella

In 2021, Camila Cabello starred as the title character in the film Cinderella, marking her entry into acting.

February 21, 2022: Announced Collaboration with Ed Sheeran: "Bam Bam"

On February 21, 2022, Camila Cabello announced her collaboration with Ed Sheeran, titled "Bam Bam", set to be released on March 4, 2022.

March 4, 2022: Released "Bam Bam" and Performed on The Late Late Show

On March 4, 2022, Camila Cabello released "Bam Bam" featuring Ed Sheeran, accompanied by a music video. She also debuted the song with a performance on The Late Late Show with James Corden the same day.

March 2022: Performed at the Concert for Ukraine benefit concert

In March 2022, Camila Cabello performed at the Concert for Ukraine benefit concert, raising money for the Disasters Emergency Committee's (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. She performed a cover of "Fix You" and "Bam Bam".

April 8, 2022: Released "Familia" and held a virtual TikTok concert

On April 8, 2022, Camila Cabello released her album "Familia", accompanied by a virtual TikTok concert called "Familia: Welcome to the Family". The album received positive reviews from critics.

May 9, 2022: Announced as Headliner for UEFA Champions League Final

On May 9, 2022, it was announced that Camila Cabello would headline the UEFA Champions League Final.

May 15, 2022: Announced as Coach on The Voice

On May 15, 2022, Camila Cabello announced via her TikTok account that she would be a coach on the US version of The Voice for its twenty-second season, replacing Kelly Clarkson.

May 2022: Launched a benefit concert to support "Protect Our Kids" fund

In May 2022, Camila Cabello launched and hosted a benefit concert to support the emergency "Protect Our Kids" fund, protecting LGBTQ+ students and families from Florida's "Don't Say Gay or Trans" bill.

May 28, 2022: Performed at UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony

On May 28, 2022, Camila Cabello performed a medley of her hits, including "Señorita", "Havana", "Bam Bam", and "Don't Go Yet", during the UEFA Champions League Final opening ceremony.

July 27, 2022: Featured on Stromae's "Mon amour" Remix

On July 27, 2022, Stromae released a remix of his song "Mon amour" featuring Camila Cabello, along with a music video. Cabello provided a verse in French for the song.

August 2022: Began dating Austin Kevitch

In August 2022, Camila Cabello began dating Austin Kevitch, the founder of Lox Club.

August 22, 2022: Announced collaboration with Hans Zimmer for Frozen Planet 2

On August 22, 2022, Camila Cabello announced that she had provided vocals and written a song with Hans Zimmer for the documentary series Frozen Planet 2.

August 28, 2022: Song for Frozen Planet 2 debuted

On August 28, 2022, Camila Cabello's song for Frozen Planet 2 debuted in the first trailer for the show.

September 2022: Signed with Interscope Records and Released "Ambulancia"

In September 2022, Camila Cabello departed Epic Records and signed with Interscope Records, a label of Universal Music Group. She also released a collaboration with Camilo titled "Ambulancia".

September 2022: Opened for Coldplay and Performed at Rock in Rio

In September 2022, Camila Cabello opened for Coldplay in Colombia, Peru, and Chile as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. She also performed at Rock in Rio during the same month.

October 2022: Departure from The Voice

In October 2022, it was confirmed that Camila Cabello would not return as a coach for the twenty-third season of The Voice.

November 2022: "I'll Be Home for Christmas" released on all streaming platforms

In November 2022, Camila Cabello's cover of "I'll Be Home for Christmas", originally released in 2021, became available on all streaming platforms.

December 2022: Released "Ku Lo Sa" Remix

In December 2022, Camila Cabello released her third non-album collaboration of the year, a remix of "Ku Lo Sa" by Oxlade.

2022: Release of Third Studio Album 'Familia'

In 2022, Camila Cabello released her third studio album, Familia, featuring the single "Don't Go Yet". It achieved top ten status on the Billboard 200.