Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have publicly confirmed their romance on Instagram, ending months of intense speculation. The confirmation came during a joint trip to Japan, which blended diplomatic engagements with personal moments, though not without controversy over the singer's choice of attire.
Diplomatic Meeting Sparks Fashion Debate
The couple's Asian excursion included a meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko on Thursday. Katy Perry, 41, faced immediate online backlash for her outfit at the gathering, which fans deemed inappropriate for a diplomatic-style event. She wore an olive green mini skirt, a matching cropped jacket, a black top, sheer tights, and black boots.
Critics quickly took to social media to question her styling. "Miniskirt is definitely not appropriate for that kind of event," one comment read, while another asked, "Didn't they tell her how to dress for this occasion?" Despite the criticism, both Perry and Trudeau, 53, appeared unphased, with the former PM reposting the photo from Kishida's X account with a gracious caption thanking the former leader for his friendship.
Romantic Confirmation Amid Autumn Leaves
By Saturday, Perry had shifted the narrative firmly to her personal life. She shared a tender selfie of the pair cuddling during a stroll through a park, surrounded by autumn foliage. The image was part of an album that also featured a black-and-white video of Perry trying uni (sea urchin) for the first time, with Trudeau looking on supportively beside her.
This marks the latest international outing for the duo, who first sparked dating rumours in July following Perry's split from her ex-fiancé, actor Orlando Bloom, 48. They made their official debut as a couple in Paris in September.
Navigating New Love and Family Life
According to sources close to the pair, the relationship is progressing amidst busy schedules. An insider revealed that Perry and Trudeau have been "making plans for the holidays," though the singer remains focused on her five-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, whom she shares with Bloom. "She's a single mom now and a lot of that is going to come into focus next year," the source added.
For his part, Trudeau, who split from his wife Sophie Grégoire in 2023, is said to be "a much happier person" since the relationship began. The former PM shares three children with his ex-wife: Xavier, 18, Ella-Grace, 16, and Hadrien, 11. The source noted the pair "have fun together, laugh a lot, talk about everything," suggesting a strong connection despite the whirlwind of public attention.
