So much crazy sh-t has happened this year, I honestly forgot about this storyline. Back in July, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were seen (and photographed) out on a dinner date. Katy had only recently confirmed her split from Orlando Bloom, but I would argue that Katy and Orlando were probably done months before they confirmed anything. It still felt like a rebound for Katy, and as typical for celebrity rebounds, the coupling made absolutely no sense. A 40-year-old fading pop star with the former Canadian prime minister? It was just weird. After several weeks of heated gossip stories about their burgeoning romance, the whole thing seemed to fizzle out. We were told that they were cooling things down and giving each other some space. That was in August. Well, two months later, and they’re canoodling on a yacht.
Nothing comes close to the golden coast … for PDA, apparently. “California Gurls” singer Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau were spotted kissing while on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, as seen in photos obtained by the Daily Mail on Oct. 12.
Perry, 40, and Trudeau, 53, could also be seen embracing and cuddling. In one photo, Trudeau is cradling Perry’s backside while they rode the waves.
PEOPLE reached out to Perry’s representative for comment, but did not receive an immediate response. A rep for Trudeau declined to comment.
The rumored couple first linked in July when they were seen walking a dog before stepping out for a meal together at Montreal’s Le Violon. At the time, Perry had announced her split from ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares 5-year-old daughter Daisy Dove Bloom, one month prior. Meanwhile, Trudeau separated from his wife Sophie Grégoire, with whom he shares three children, in 2023 after 18 years of marriage.
During the summer, I thought it was weird to see this relationship rollout considering Katy was still in the middle of her world tour. Seeing these photos, I thought “oh, maybe the tour is over and she finally has time to focus on her love life.” But her tour is still happening – she still has concerts scheduled through early December. I guess she’s just on a break from touring at the moment, and so she decided to have a yacht holiday with Trudeau? Honestly, I still hate this for both of them.
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— Page Six (@PageSix) October 12, 2025
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- Las Vegas, NV – Pop superstar Katy Perry headlines a spectacular show in Las Vegas, Nevada, captivating the audience with her powerful vocals and dazzling stage presence. Pictured: Katy Perry BACKGRID USA 17 MAY 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Paris, FRANCE Celebrities and influencers gather for the Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Haute Couture Collection show during Paris Fashion Week. Pictured: Katy Perry BACKGRID USA 9 JULY 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: Best Image / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Paris, FRANCE Celebrities and influencers gather for the Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Haute Couture Collection show during Paris Fashion Week. Pictured: Katy Perry BACKGRID USA 9 JULY 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: Best Image / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Closing Ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games at the Rogers Arena Featuring: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Where: Vancouver, Canada When: 16 Feb 2025 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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Ewww…
I’m right there with you… to me this just downgraded JT hotness, it may not be fair but I can’t unsee these photos and that’s not fair either.
Same! A lot of people hate him for legit reasons but Katy has always been trashy to me. And not talented. But I am biased, I accept that. Don’t like her. He may be problematic but he can do so much better. Ugh.
100%
Same. I find this so disappointing re Justin Trudeau. I expected better from him.
Oh. My. Gawd!!! This is the most exciting Canadian gossip! Love it!
LOL! Yup. The Trudeaus never fail on the gossip front eh.
Does it say anywhere when these pictures were taken? Katy’s been (back) on tour in Europe for over a week now. The timing of the pictures being released now is kind of weird, unless they are preparing us for him to join her on tour.
this will be even worse than t&t and their great love.
Standing like that suggests they wanted to be photographed.
Yes! That was my first thought – suddenly, they got passionate standing on top of a yacht?
Posing for the camera they know is there. She’s looking right at it. Why else be so public, what is the purpose here?
I wonder if the “cooling down” news were just a distraction so that people would look away. Because it did say how they found the attention very intense, even though they’re both public figures
why wear jeans on a yacht???
The jeans remind me of RFK jr.’s ever present jeans. Pretty icky. 🤢
Especially without a shirt … ugh.
That picture of her tour costume is taking me out, it’s so bad!
@Kebbie–Same! My first thought was a diaper!
Came here to say this. It’s like there was a directive to create the most unattractive tour outfit possible. It makes me kinda hurl – it’s gross and on top of that, overly crotch focused. Is it supposed to look like bones or leather or ??? Ugh.
The color alone is disgusting.
Poor man’s version of his father.
I KNOW…Big Daddy aligned with THEE Barbra Streisand…while the Son chooses…well…THIS AIN’T THAT!😜
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Ugh. Why do I hate this so much? It’s stupid but I’m disappointed in him. Is jeans on a yacht the equivalent of skis in his jeans? Cause I feel like I’m looking at the literal equivalent.
I don’t like this pairing. Like at all! I saw him with an Angelina Jolie or a Lupita Nyong’o. Or maybe someone like Amal Clooney or even Pamela Anderson. This is just…wtf. I don’t see her appeal especially after her bullshit in space. Sorry not sorry.
Right? I expected him with some one smart and socially aware. Not this.
Why does she wear such fugly stage costumes?
I can’t believe you’d malign Barbarella cosplay this way! But seriously, I find it hilarious that this is JT’s next act. He’s partying in California with a drama-prone pop star. Age wise it’s all appropriate so who really cares, but there will at some point be an exhaustive biography of JT because he was a Canadian PM, and this is the legacy he’s writing.
Idy why this makes me feel unwell 🤣
Get it, PMJT! I miss him and this rebound is pretty fun.
Probably because my girlfriends and I had a really, really great time at her concert during the Prismatic World Tour, but I don’t hate this relationship for her. Good for both of them for having a big ol’ bouncy rebound on a yacht in Europe with someone age-appropriate and more than a little bit thirsty!
(And given her proximity to the Sánchez-Bezoses, she could honestly do a LOT worse.)
Did they meet at the last IG Vancouver/ Whistler? This is so random, such a disappointment. What a downgrade.
@SIDE EYE,” I saw him with an Angelina Jolie or a Lupita Nyong’o. Or maybe someone like Amal Clooney or even Pamela Anderson.”
i totally agree with you on that one, Lupita, Angelina and Katie Holmes, even J Lo (messy, i know but still).
Oh I agree Dainty Daisy! JLO would have been a good match! Just for the Ben reaction alone lol no I kid. I think they would go well together. She’s a great stepmom and I bet his kids would have enjoyed being around her. The man could have had almost anyone and this is who he chose. wtf.
After being prime minister, Justin needs to reinvent himself. Personally, I side-eye this apparent relationship. Perhaps it’s just a rebound fling for both. I think Justin’s first term was a reset and he brought a sense of optimism and pride back to the country. The previous prime minister had too narrow a vision of Canada, and reduced it to just an economy to be managed. He did not represent us well internationally either. However, I’m glad Justin and his party were in power during Covid. Unfortunately, his arrogance and mistakes really diminished what he tried to do in his later terms.
I honestly think this a contract or convenience relationship. Not sure where a young previous PM goes -he doesn’t seem like a Harvard School guest like Jacinda Ahern, right? So media or finance? Building some buzz? Katy is hanging in big money /notice circles too. Tired of the grind?Guessing no more actors when she saw what Lauren gets to do so…Justin and Katy will each meet a very wealthy and connected person in the future to actually be with. They both are fine financially (especially KP) but there is fine and then there is Bezos fine.
I think former politicians wind up teaching a course at Yale or something, but I don’t think of Justin Trudeau as being interested in intellectual activity even though he’s from the education sector.
I don’t think he’s a bad person or even an ineffective politician, but somehow being on a yacht. in his jeans, making out and being touchy-feely with Katy Perry is something that doesn’t seem as shocking as it should be.
It does feel peculiar for Barbara Streisand to be compared to Katy Perry though.
So disappointed … I think JT makes bad choices and one is nothing but ick .. Katy Perry, Justin- really?
Honestly, it’s terrible optics given everything that happened in the last year. KP played the astronaut with Bezos’ wife, the same billionaire who is a Trump cheerleader and while regular Canadians have been boycotting US travels, the former PM, the guy that was saying that we should take the Trump threats seriously, goes to the US for a yacht bootycall?
The riches always have each others’ back first and foremost, eh?!
They are both hot and coming off of relationships. I’d give anything to be a fly on the wall of their bedroom! I bet it’s hot! Trudeau has major seduction energy and Id totally hit it! Glad she is!
That tour costume looks like a fungus
Couldn’t they have had the yacht paparazzi’d near Vancouver instead?
Being photographed in Santa Barbara kind of makes Trudeau look a bit hypocritical.
Justin Trudeau should have a p.r. team for how to land after being Prime Minister of Canada, and a damn good one, too. Sorry, but dating Katy Perry is very low-hanging fruit. I know it’s mean, but he could have chosen someone classier (and more talented). The Artist Prince could not stand Katy Perry’s music and career. And Prince had very discerning taste.
Agree with this 100%. Very disappointing- I pictured him with someone intelligent & socially aware. This is cringe worthy…