Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have made their relationship official, stepping out hand-in-hand for the first time in Paris. The couple attended a cabaret show to celebrate Perry’s 41st birthday, confirming romance rumors that began circulating in July 2025. Their unexpected pairing has sparked intense online discussion, with many fans expressing surprise at the high-profile match.
How the Relationship Became Public
Rumors of a connection between the singer and the politician first surfaced in late July 2025 when they were spotted together in Montreal. They began with a walk in Mount Royal Park followed by a lengthy dinner at the upscale restaurant Le Violon, where they enjoyed a chef’s tasting menu including lobster and beef tartare. The restaurant’s co-owner noted they were “super chill” and displayed no public displays of affection during the meal.
Just two days after their Montreal dinner, Trudeau was seen attending Perry’s Lifetimes Tour stop in the same city, where fans spotted him singing along to her hit song “Firework.” Despite these public sightings, insiders initially described the connection as casual, with one source noting in early August that “dating just isn’t on her radar” amid her busy tour schedule.
The Yacht Photos That Fueled Speculation
The relationship speculation intensified significantly in mid-October when the Daily Mail published photographs showing Perry and Trudeau in intimate embraces aboard her yacht, the Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. The images showed the couple kissing and hugging, with Perry wearing a black swimsuit and Trudeau shirtless in jeans. An eyewitness aboard a nearby whale-watching boat reported:
“She pulled up her boat next to a small public whale-watching boat, then they started making out. I didn’t realize who she was with until I saw the tattoo on the guy’s arm, and I immediately realized it was Justin Trudeau.”
During a London concert on October 13, Perry made a joking remark that fans interpreted as confirmation of her new relationship. When a fan proposed to her onstage, she responded, “You know you really should have asked me about 48 hours ago”—a comment widely seen as referencing the yacht photographs that had emerged two days earlier.
Making It Official in Paris
The couple made their first unequivocal public appearance as a couple on October 25, 2025, in Paris, where they attended a cabaret show at the iconic Crazy Horse Paris to celebrate Perry’s 41st birthday. TMZ obtained video showing the pair leaving the venue hand-in-hand, smiling at photographers, and accepting a rose from a fan. Perry wore a striking red dress for the occasion, while Trudeau opted for a sleek black suit.
An insider recently revealed that “Katy is really into it. She’s very happy. She’s trying to keep it low-key, and they’ve spent a lot of private time together. She’s not looking to publicize this relationship.” The source added that while their friends consider them “a good match,” Trudeau hasn’t met many of Perry’s friends yet.
Internet Reacts to Unexpected Pairing
The confirmation of Perry and Trudeau’s relationship has generated significant online reaction, with many social media users describing them as the “weirdest pairing of 2025” and an “odd” match. The combination of a pop superstar and a recently active world leader has sparked debate about the boundaries between celebrity culture and political legacy.
Perry has shown she can take a joke about the relationship, recently liking an Onion post headlined “Katy Perry Releases New Single About Superiority Of Canadian Manufacturing”—a clear nod to her romance with the former Canadian leader.
Recent Relationship Histories
Both Perry and Trudeau ended long-term relationships relatively recently. Perry and actor Orlando Bloom confirmed their split in July 2025 after nearly a decade together. The former couple, who began dating in 2016 and got engaged in 2019, share five-year-old daughter Daisy Dove. Representatives stated they had been “shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting” and would continue to be seen together as a family.
Trudeau separated from his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. The former couple shares three children and stated they would “remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other.”
Navigating New Romance Amid Busy Careers
The relationship has developed while both individuals maintain demanding schedules. Perry is currently on her Lifetimes world tour, which began in April and runs through December 2025. Trudeau recently stepped down as Prime Minister of Canada in March 2025 after nearly a decade in office.
Sources close to the couple have noted the logistical challenges of dating given their responsibilities. “Their own personal responsibilities could make this relationship move slower than it would, but there are ways to see the other and still fulfill their parenting responsibilities,” one insider explained, noting that both share children with former partners.
Despite these challenges, another source said Trudeau has “been pursuing her since their Montreal date” and even “flew to California to see her during a tour break.” The connection is described as easy, with many shared interests and attractions.
The couple continues to balance their public lives with their desire for privacy as they navigate this new chapter together in the spotlight.
Credits: Hindustan Times, Daily Mail, Elle
