On paper, it’s absurd – a politician known for scandals, polite apologies and speaking multiple languages, and a pop star who once danced with sharks at the Super Bowl and jetted off to space. And yet, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry certainly seem to be 2025’s most surprising couple.
Following months of low-key dinners and quiet PDA, former Canadian prime minister Justin and ‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer Katy have seemingly hard launched their romance while celebrating the singer’s birthday in Paris. And after pictures emerged of Katy, 41, and Justin, 53, fans took to X to share their thoughts.
‘Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau as a couple want not on my 2025 bingo card. Can’t lie, high key obsessed,’ wrote one. Another agreed, ‘An astronaut and a prime minister? What a power couple.’
With the duo debuting their new romance, it’s only natural that the internet has some questions. When did they meet? Wasn’t Trudeau married? And just what does Orlando Bloom have to say about this? Luckily, we’ve got the answers. Read on for a complete timeline of Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s relationship…
August 2023: Justin Trudeau splits from wife Sophie Gregoire
In 2023, Justin split from his wife Sophie Gregoire after 18 years together. The pair share three children together, aged 18 to 11.
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Announcing their separation in a statement, then-prime minister Justin wrote, ‘As always, we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other, and for everything we have built and will continue to build.’
June 2025: Katy Perry splits from fiancé Orlando Bloom
Reports first surfaced in late June that ‘Roar’ singer Katy had split from fiancé Orlando Bloom, with the couple later confirming rumours on 3 July.
A joint statement read, ‘Due to the abundance of recent interest and conversation surrounding Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry’s relationship, representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting.’
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The couple began dating in 2016, getting engaged three years later. The pair also share a five year old daughter, named Daisy Dove.
Summer 2025: Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry meet
Now, it’s not know exactly how Justin and Katy first met. However, some reports have suggested the pair crossed paths at an unnamed event a few weeks before their first date.
The US Sun reported, ‘The pair have been in contact for weeks after meeting at an event, and both share a common interest in trying to make the world a better place.’
28 July, 2025: Justin and Katy’s date night
Months after confirming her split form Orlando, Katy was spotted enjoying a date night with politician Justin. There was no private dining for this duo, who were captured by TMZ at Montreal’s exclusive Le Violon restaurant. According to onlookers, Katy spent the night laughing, with the couple thanking kitchen staff and the chef personally after their meal. The restaurant’s owner told TMZ that Katy and Justin dined on the chef’s tasting menu – including lobster, tuna, and beef tartare – before Justin picked up the bill.
Before their dinner, the couple were also spotted walking Katy’s teacup poodle Nugget around Montreal’s Mount Royal Park. With the former Canadian prime minister’s security not far behind, Justin and Katy finished their walk by dropping Nugget off at the Ritz-Carlton, before getting ready for their date.
29 July, 2025: Justin’s attends Katy’s concert
Cue the dad dancing…
Busy on her Lifetimes World Tour, Justin stepped out to support Katy when she performed in Montreal. Joined by his teenage daughter Ella-Grace, the politician was spotted in viral videos singing and dancing along to Katy’s music.
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August 2025: Insiders open up
Following their Montreal dates, a source told People that Katy and Justin shared an ‘instant connection’. They revealed, ‘[Katy and Justin] are interested in each other, but it will take a while to see where this goes. She is busy travelling the world, and he is figuring out his life now that he is no longer prime minister of Canada.’
Adding that they had ‘a lot in common,’ the insider continued, ‘Music is one of the things they can share. Both are idealists and still live in a world where they think they can make improvements.’
4 August, 2025: Orlando Bloom reacts
Did Orlando Bloom subtly react to Katy Perry’s new flame? The internet certainly thinks so.
The Onion shared a fake article with the satirical headline ‘Orlando Bloom Spotted At Dinner With Angela Merkel.’ The caption continued, ‘Just weeks after confirming his split from former fiancée Katy Perry, English actor Orlando Bloom was photographed Friday dining with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “Angela kept Orlando laughing all night – he couldn’t keep his eyes off her!” said an insider source who spotted the pair sipping wine, slurping oysters, and splitting a decadent piece of chocolate cake at a Michelin-starred restaurant.’ Of course, the post came weeks after Katy’s own dinner date with former prime minister Justin.
In response to the viral post, Orlando simply commented a series of clapping hand emojis.
12 October, 2025: Yacht PDA
Justin and Katy were spotted packing on the PDA while on Katy’s million-pound yacht in October. Sailing in Santa Barbara, California, the couple were snapped kissing and cuddling while on the 24-metre yacht.
While the pictures are admittedly rather blurry, Justin’s distinct Indigenous upper arm tattoo gave them away. In fact, it was a whale watcher who apparently captured the pictures on his long-range camera – only recognising it was indeed the politician from his ink.
25 October, 2025: The pair celebrate in Paris
Fast forward to now, and Justin joined Katy in Paris to celebrate her 41st birthday. He was spotted once again attending the singer’s concert, before the couple hard launched their romance in the City of Love the following day.
The pair were photographed hand in hand as they attended a cabaret show at the famous Crazy Horse Paris. Despite it being their first public appearance, the smiley couple seemed utterly at easy – with Justin keeping it casual in black, while Katy wowed in her red dress.
Putting any rumours that they were ‘just having fun’ to bed, Katy and Justin certainly seem smitten – and we’ll bet this won’t be the last we’ll see of this new couple…
Charlotte Roberts is a writer at Grazia UK, specialising in SEO. She spends her days covering everything celebrity, culture, and entertainment – from film review roundups to cast explainers.
