Katy Perry appears to have confirmed her new relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after the two were seen sharing a passionate kiss aboard her luxury yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
The 40-year-old pop star and the 53-year-old political figure looked relaxed and affectionate as they embraced on the upper deck of Perry’s 24-metre yacht, the Caravelle. Perry wore a sleek black swimsuit, while Trudeau went shirtless, wearing only jeans as the pair enjoyed the sunny afternoon.
The unexpected couple first sparked romance rumors in July after being spotted dining together at Montreal’s upscale restaurant Le Violon, shortly after Perry began her Lifetime’s world tour. Restaurant chef Danny Smiles later told reporters there was “no PDA” between the two but admitted their chemistry was hard to miss, as per Daily Mail.
“They seemed very comfortable with each other, sharing a deep conversation and personally thanking kitchen staff,” he said. Their connection became even more noticeable days later when the pair were seen taking a quiet stroll through Mount Royal Park, with Trudeau grinning widely during their walk.
An eyewitness who spotted the pair on Perry’s yacht described the scene in detail. “She pulled up her boat next to a small public whale-watching boat, then they started making out,” the witness said. “I didn’t realise who she was with until I saw the tattoo on the guy’s arm, and I immediately realised it was Justin Trudeau.”
A source close to Perry confirmed the growing connection between the two. “Katy is very, very interested in him. She says he’s a real catch, a high-quality guy… She likes him a lot. He likes her a lot. I’d even say they’re enamored,” the source shared.
The insider added that their demanding schedules make it challenging to spend time together. “They just are so busy and in different cities, so they aren’t physically together. But if there’s anyone worth having a long-distance relationship with, it’s him.”
Trudeau separated from his wife Sophie Grégoire in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage. The former couple share three children and have remained publicly supportive of each other since their split. Perry, meanwhile, ended her long engagement to actor Orlando Bloom earlier this year, with sources citing “tensions” following a trip to space as a contributing factor.
While neither Perry nor Trudeau has officially commented on their relationship, their yacht getaway leaves little doubt that a new and unexpected romance may be unfolding under the California sun.