Aside from Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars is the most nominated person at the 2025 VMAs. So naturally, we’re feeling nosy about his plus-one situation/who he’s dating. Truly haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about Bruno’s romantic life up until this point, but that’s on us because his relationship history is a real journey! Here’s what’s up.
Jessica Caban: 2011 to…now?
Model Jessica Caban is by far Bruno’s longest relationship. The pair met in 2011 at a restaurant on the Lower East Side, and Jessica eventually moved from NYC to live with Bruno in Los Angeles. He told Rolling Stone that she was the inspiration for “When I Was Your Man,” which was written during a rough patch in their relationship. “When you perform it, you know, you’re bringing up these emotions again. It’s just like bleeding,” he said. “I’m not answering any questions about this song. It’s too close to home.”
That interview took place in 2016 and Bruno was also asked if he’d propose, to which he responded, “Jesus! She’s my best friend. My rock. What’s wrong with that? We’re just happy.”
They’ve been super private ever since, but there’s some speculation that they broke up due to anniversary posts getting deleted, and Jessica telling a fan on Instagram that she’s “cheering from afar” for Bruno. But neither of them have said anything so…they might still be together!
Amelle Berrabah: 2011
There were reports that Bruno was dating Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah, and a Daily Star source said, “She is absolutely smitten with him and keeps saying he’s the one. It’s getting very serious very fast. She has been through a lot and Bruno is really making her feel special again. Who knows what will happen next? None of us would be surprised if they got engaged.”
Nothing was ever confirmed, and obviously they didn’t get engaged!
Rita Ora: 2009 to 2011
Their relationship was pretty under the radar, but Rita told a German magazine called Bravo (via the Daily Mail) that “it was love at first sight” between her Bruno, adding, “We met in 2009. I was 18 and starting out at Roc Nation. Bruno was unknown back then too. He was a struggling songwriter hired to write songs for me. I thought, Wow, that’s just the world’s greatest guy! Our time together was wonderful. But once we got famous, work got in the way. We ended it last year. But we remained close.”
Chanel Malvar (allegedly): Pre 2009
Bruno and backup dancer Chanel Malvar allegedly dated prior to him and Rita Ora, but these were early internet days and Bruno wasn’t super famous yet, so a lot is known!