Pop superstar Katy Perry has made her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Instagram official, sharing a series of intimate photos from their time together in Japan. The post comes just days after the couple's first formal diplomatic outing, marking a significant public step for the high-profile pair.
A Diplomatic Date and a Social Media Debut
Over the weekend, the 41-year-old singer posted a carousel of images featuring the 53-year-old former statesman. The caption, "Tokyo times on tour and more," accompanied a cheek-to-cheek selfie and a video of the pair enjoying sushi. Perry is currently performing in the country as part of her Lifetimes world tour.
This social media reveal followed a notable diplomatic engagement. Earlier in the week, Perry and Trudeau met with the former Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, 68, and his wife Yuko, for a lunch date. Kishida commemorated the occasion by sharing a photo of the foursome in front of a Christmas tree on X, formerly Twitter.
He wrote about his longstanding working relationship with Trudeau, stating he was "delighted that we continue to maintain this friendship in this way." Trudeau reposted the image, thanking Kishida for his "friendship and your continued commitment" to international order.
The Timeline of a Budding Romance
The Japan trip is the latest chapter in a romance that has captivated public attention since rumours first emerged in July 2025. The pair were initially spotted dining together in Montreal, Canada. The following night, Trudeau attended her Lifetime Tour concert in the city with his teenage daughter.
Their relationship escalated publicly in early December when photos surfaced showing them kissing and embracing on Perry's yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. This followed their first official public appearance as a couple in late October, exiting the Le Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris together on Perry's birthday.
Navigating High-Profile Separations
Both Perry and Trudeau entered this new relationship following significant separations. The "Firework" singer announced her split from British actor Orlando Bloom, father of her five-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, on 4 July 2025.
Trudeau, meanwhile, separated from his wife of 18 years, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, in August 2023. The former couple, who married in 2005, share three children. Last month, Grégoire Trudeau broke her silence on her ex-husband's new relationship during a podcast appearance, emphasising her right to process the associated emotions as a mental health advocate.
This new chapter unfolds as Trudeau has stepped back from frontline politics, having stepped down as Prime Minister earlier in 2025 after nearly a decade in office. The couple's blend of global pop culture and diplomatic circles continues to generate headlines worldwide.
