A few years ago, the idea of Katy Perry dating Justin Trudeau would have sounded too random to be true — but in 2025, everything changed.
The couple first came together over the summer, shocking fans as whispers — followed by photos and videos — linked them together. From there, the Cali-born singer and politician would be seen getting cozy amid the former’s Lifetimes Tour and packing on the PDA during her downtime, proving that they were way more than just friends.
Their romance came after both parties underwent very public breakups. The month before the pop star was first seen with the former Canadian prime minister, she and longterm partner Orlando Bloom — with whom she shares daughter Daisy — split up after nine years together.
“Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting,” the exes’ rep told Billboard shortly afterward. “They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is — and always will be — raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.”
Trudeau’s separation from Sophie Grégoire took place in August 2023, with the pair announcing they were parting ways after 18 years of marriage, during which time they welcomed three kids together. With Perry freshly single and Trudeau more than a year into his bachelor era, one thing led to another, and boom — the onetime leader of the Great White North realized that California Gurls really are unforgettable.
As the couple continues to share their love with the world, keep reading to see Billboard‘s updating timeline of their romance below.
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July 28, 2025: First Sighting
Trudeau and Perry were first spotted together in July, enjoying a private dinner together in Montreal. At the time, it wasn’t clear whether it was just a friendly hang or a romantic date — but in time, fans learned that their connection definitely wasn’t platonic.
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July 30, 2025: Sparks Fly During “Firework”
Shortly after their dinner, Trudeau attended Perry’s concert in Montreal and appeared to be having a grand time watching the pop star dominate the stage. He looked especially lovey-dovey during her performance of smash hit “Firework,” during which he watched her with awe, awe, awe while singing along.
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Aug. 3, 2025: Orlando Reacts
As rumors about his ex and Trudeau swirled, Orlando Bloom showed that he had a sense of humor about it. In the comments of a spoof article claiming that he was dating a different politician — Angela Merkel, the former Chancellor of Germany — the Pirates of the Caribbean star wrote a string of clapping emojis.
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Oct. 11, 2025: Seaside Smooches
If there was any question left as to whether Trudeau and Perry were more than friends, the couple firmly answered it by packing on the PDA during a trip out to the sea. The pair were photographed making out on a yacht, sailing near the coast of Santa Barbara.
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Oct. 14, 2025: Katy With the Jokes
Two days after the yacht photos were published, Perry joked about her relationship status during a concert. In response to a man in the crowd with a sign asking her to marry him, the stunned musician replied, “You heard I was single? That’s interesting.”
“You know you really should have asked me about 48 hours ago,” she added.
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Oct. 25, 2025: Relationship Confirmed
Perry and Trudeau finally officially confirmed their romance by stepping out together at a cabaret club called Crazy Horse Paris. Photos showed the pair holding hands as they left the theater, marking their first public appearance as a couple.
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Dec. 4, 2025: A Diplomatic Hard Launch
After staying quiet about their romance on social media for months, Trudeau reposted a photo of himself and Perry posing with the former Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, and his wife on X. “Katy and I were so glad to have the chance to sit down with you and Yuko,” Trudeau wrote.
“This might be the craziest hard launch in the history of the free world,” one fan commented.
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Jan. 7, 2026: First Holiday Season Together
In 2025, Perry and Trudeau had their first holiday season together as a couple. In photos from the most wonderful time of the year that Perry shared a week into January, she and Trudeau spend quality time on a body of water during their break.
Bloom also appeared in the roundup, with Perry tagging him a photo of their family nature walk with their daughter, Daisy.
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