Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have finally put an end to months of speculation about their relationship. The pop superstar and the former Canadian Prime Minister were spotted sharing a romantic moment off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, confirming that the rumors were indeed true. Exclusive photos published by The Daily Mail on October 12 captured the pair kissing and cuddling on Perry’s private yacht, the Caravelle, during a sunny afternoon at sea.
Katy looked completely at ease in a black swimsuit, smiling and laughing as she leaned into Trudeau on the upper deck. The two appeared lost in each other’s company, seemingly unaware of the whale-watching tourists nearby who couldn’t believe what they were seeing. One onlooker who managed to snap photos said they first didn’t recognize Trudeau until spotting his famous Haida raven tattoo on his arm — a tribute to Canada’s Indigenous Haida people.
Trudeau, who stepped down as Prime Minister earlier this year after nearly ten years in office, appeared relaxed and happy beside the global pop star. According to witnesses, the pair spent hours together on the yacht, occasionally waving at nearby boats and soaking up the sun.
The relationship between Perry and Trudeau reportedly began a few months ago. They first sparked rumors in July after being seen enjoying a quiet dinner together at Le Violon restaurant in Montreal. Since then, fans and the media have speculated about their connection, though both had remained tight-lipped until now.
People close to them have described the pair as being “very fond” of each other, with one source revealing that Katy finds Justin to be “a high-quality guy” and that there’s “a strong connection” between them. The same source added that Trudeau also “adores her energy and kindness.”
Both of them have gone through major changes in their personal lives recently. Justin Trudeau announced his separation from his wife, Sophie Grégoire, in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage. The former couple shares three children — Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien. Katy Perry, on the other hand, recently ended her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares a daughter, Daisy Dove.
While neither Perry nor Trudeau has made an official public statement about their relationship, their affectionate day out on the water seems to say it all. For now, fans and the public appear equally surprised and intrigued by this unexpected new pairing between pop royalty and political charm.