A story has been making waves online: pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are officially a couple. Photos of them holding hands in Paris, cozying up on a yacht, and sharing laughs at a concert have fans buzzing. But is this surprise romance for real, or just another celebrity rumor blown out of proportion?
Let’s break it down.
The headline that set the internet on fire came from several outlets, including TMZ and Fox News, claiming Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau made their first public debut as a couple on October 25. They were seen walking hand-in-hand out of Crazy Horse Paris, a well-known cabaret club, celebrating Perry’s 41st birthday. The images show them smiling and looking relaxed, with Perry even glancing lovingly at Trudeau.
This wasn’t the first time the pair had been spotted together. Back in July, TMZ caught them having dinner at Le Violon in Montréal. At the time, sources close to the couple told The Sun that Trudeau had been single for a while and found Perry “refreshing” to talk to. They reportedly enjoyed deep conversations and clicked over shared interests.
Now, it’s important to remember that both Perry and Trudeau are coming out of long-term relationships. Perry split from actor Orlando Bloom earlier this year after more than a decade together. Trudeau, meanwhile, separated from his wife, Sophie Grégoire, in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. So the timing of this new relationship does line up with both being newly single.
The romance rumors picked up even more steam after a concert in London earlier this month. While on stage, Perry joked with the audience, “No wonder I fall for Englishmen all the time… but not anymore.” Many took that as a subtle reference to Trudeau, who is Canadian—not British—and a nod to her breakup with Bloom, a U.K. native.
Then came the yacht photos. Paparazzi caught Perry and Trudeau sharing some intimate moments aboard her yacht, the Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara. Trudeau was seen hugging and kissing Perry on the cheek, while she leaned into him in a dark swimsuit. It wasn’t just friendly behavior—it looked like a couple very comfortable with each other.
So what do the facts tell us?
There’s no official statement from either Perry or Trudeau. But the photos, the public outings, and the sources quoted in multiple reputable publications all point to a real relationship developing between them. People magazine reported that while they are still figuring things out, there is a definite attraction. The magazine added that their busy lives—Perry as a touring musician and Trudeau adjusting to life after politics—mean the relationship might move slowly. But the interest is clearly mutual.
Some have questioned whether this could just be a publicity stunt. After all, both are high-profile figures who know how to work the media. But if this is a stunt, it’s a very elaborate one, involving several international outings, multiple media sources, and private moments captured on camera.
Others are curious about how the relationship will work long-term. Both have children from previous relationships and demanding careers. But as one source told People, long-distance relationships are possible, especially when co-parenting duties are shared with ex-partners. For now, it seems like both Perry and Trudeau are open to seeing where this goes.
In the end, the viral claim is mostly true: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau do appear to be a couple. The evidence is strong, from eyewitness accounts to paparazzi photos and even hints from Perry herself. It’s a relationship that seemed unlikely at first—an American pop star and a Canadian politician—but sometimes reality is stranger than fiction.
Whether this turns into a long-term romance or just a moment in time, one thing’s for sure: they’ve got the world’s attention.