Katy Perry Caught Kissing Justin Trudeau On Her Yacht
Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have ignited a media firestorm after being spotted kissing aboard Perry’s private yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara. The steamy moment, caught by stunned onlookers and captured in now-viral photos, appears to confirm long-swirling rumors that the two are romantically involved.
“[Perry] pulled up her boat next to a small public whale-watching boat, then they started making out,” one witness told the Daily Mail. “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.”
The PDA-filled rendezvous reportedly happened last month but only surfaced online this week, triggering a wave of speculation, memes, and hot takes. Their relationship first drew attention when Perry and Trudeau were seen dining together in July at Montreal’s Le Violon. That same week, Trudeau was spotted attending a concert on Perry’s “Lifetimes” tour with his teenage daughter. Fan-shot videos show the ex-PM clapping, smiling, and singing along to Perry’s hits “Roar” and “Firework.”
Two Public Breakups, One High-Profile Pairing
The surprise pairing comes on the heels of two public breakups. Perry, 40, confirmed her split from longtime fiancé Orlando Bloom in July. The couple, who share a four-year-old daughter named Daisy Dove, issued a statement saying they were transitioning into “co-parenting” mode and would continue to be seen together for the sake of their child.
Trudeau, 53, announced his separation from wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in 2023, ending an 18-year marriage that was often spotlighted in Canadian political circles. The former Liberal leader stepped down earlier this year amid plunging approval ratings tied to mounting concerns over immigration, inflation, and housing costs in Canada.
A Rebound or a Power Couple in the Making?
The potential Perry-Trudeau romance has captivated pop culture and political watchers alike. While some see it as a celebrity rebound, others speculate it could evolve into one of the most talked-about power pairings in recent memory.
But not all the attention has been flattering. Perry’s recent “Lifetimes” tour was panned by critics, with the singer firing back at detractors as “unhinged and unhealed.” She also caught flak for her participation in an all-female Blue Origin space flight earlier this year, which many slammed as a publicity stunt.
Trudeau, likewise, left office under a cloud of criticism, with voters across Canada frustrated by the direction of his government in its final years. Since stepping back from public life, he’s kept a relatively low profile—until now.
Whether the yacht kiss was a fling or the beginning of something more serious remains to be seen. But for now, it’s safe to say this headline-grabbing duo just gave the tabloid world exactly what it wanted.