Topline
Singer Katy Perry and ex-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have sparked speculation in recent weeks that they may be in a romantic relationship, and although neither has directly confirmed the rumors, pictures that surfaced of the two kissing on a yacht over the weekend offered the biggest hint yet the two may be together.
Katy Perry and longtime partner Orlando Bloom split earlier this year. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images)
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Key Facts
Perry, 40, and Trudeau, 53, were spotted embracing and kissing on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, over the weekend in photos first published by the Daily Mail, though representatives for both declined to comment to multiple outlets.
On Monday night, Perry made comments while onstage at her “Lifetimes Tour” concert in London some interpreted to be about her rumored relationship with Trudeau, telling fans she typically falls for Englishmen—likely referencing exes Orlando Bloom and Russell Brand—but “not anymore.”
Perry also invited a fan onstage Monday night, who offered a faux marriage proposal to her, to which Perry said she wished he had asked her 48 hours earlier, a timeframe some noted was before the pictures of her and Trudeau on the yacht were published.
The fan said to Perry he heard she was single, to which Perry responded: “You heard I was single? That’s interesting.”
Sophie Grégoire, Trudeau’s ex-wife, said in a post on Instagram on Monday she is “letting go” of “the people, the places, even the moments that once felt, I don’t know, infinite,” adding, “nothing we love is meant to be kept forever,” though she did not mention Trudeau by name.
People reported Monday, citing an unnamed source close to Perry, that Trudeau has “been pursuing her” since they were first spotted together in July, at which point Perry was not yet looking to date, adding they have an “easy connection” and that Trudeau flew to California to visit her while she was on a break from touring.
How Did The Katy Perry-Justin Trudeau Dating Rumors Start?
Perry and Trudeau first sparked rumors they may be dating in July when the pair were spotted together in Montreal. TMZ published photos of Perry and Trudeau walking a dog through the city’s Mount Royal Park before dining together at Le Violon. Danny Smiles, the restaurant’s chef, told the outlet the two were not seen being affectionate and that the interaction was friendly. Days later, Trudeau was spotted at Perry’s Montreal concert, and TMZ reported he was seen singing along to some of her songs.
Key Background
Perry split from her longtime partner, British actor Orlando Bloom, earlier this year. Representatives for the celebrities confirmed in July they had ended their nine-year relationship, which began in 2016 and continued after a brief split in 2017. They were engaged in 2019 and had one daughter together in 2020. Their representatives told People in a statement they will “continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is — and always will be — raising their daughter.” Perry was previously married to British actor and comedian Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012. Trudeau was married to Grégoire, a former television host and reporter, from 2005 to 2023. Trudeau said in a statement in August 2023 that after “many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate,” adding the two will focus on raising their three children together. Trudeau said in January 2025 he would resign from his post as Canada’s prime minister, citing “internal battles,” though he had faced increasing dissent from his own party. Trudeau exited office in March after serving for nearly a decade, since November 2015.
Further Reading
Katy Perry Winks at Romance with Justin Trudeau During London Show: ‘You Heard I Was Single? That’s Interesting’ (People)
Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau spotted kissing on her yacht (Seattle Times)