Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again found himself in the spotlight after a photo of him shirtless and sharing a kiss with pop star Katy Perry went viral. The picture, reportedly taken aboard Perry’s 24-meter yacht Caravelle near Santa Barbara, California, was first published by the Daily Mail and quickly became the center of heated online discussions.
The photo, captured by a tourist on a nearby whale-watching boat, shows Trudeau and Perry in an intimate moment during what was said to be a short break from the singer’s Lifetimes World Tour. The witness claimed they only recognized Trudeau after spotting his distinctive Haida raven tattoo on his upper arm—a nod to the Indigenous Haida people of Canada.
Following the viral photo, social media users erupted with criticism and sarcasm. Many accused Trudeau of abandoning Canada and his responsibilities after stepping down earlier this year. “What kind of man leaves his country and family like that? Shameless,” one user commented. Another mocked, “Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. One pretended to be an astronaut, the other pretended to be a Prime Minister,” referencing Perry’s previous space-themed Blue Origin flight.
What kind of guy @JustinTrudeau is ?
— Sandip Markets 🚀🔭 (@IndiaBottomline) October 12, 2025
He is not sincere to his wife and kids even . Leave the country which he left in tatters. Shameless . pic.twitter.com/iX7zsktGw6
Trudeau, 53, has maintained a low profile since leaving office. In 2023, he announced his separation from wife Sophie after 18 years of marriage. The couple share three children—Xavier, 18, Ella-Grace, 16, and Hadrien, 11.
Meanwhile, Katy Perry, 40, shares a five-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, with actor Orlando Bloom. Before that, she was married to comedian Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry officially dating in California. He fought so hard for Canada, this POS left.
— SweetMarie (@Oceanbreeze473) October 12, 2025
To all of you who voted the liberals in, how ya feeling now? He doesn’t give a sh*t about Canada. pic.twitter.com/ubEVC5mxEm
Rumors about a possible relationship between Trudeau and Perry first surfaced in July when they were spotted having dinner together at Le Violon restaurant in Montreal. Sources close to the pair reportedly told the Daily Mail that their relationship was “in its early stages,” describing Perry as “very interested” in Trudeau and calling him “a high-quality guy.”
Neither Trudeau nor Perry has publicly commented on the viral photos or their rumored relationship, but the internet continues to buzz with speculation about the unexpected pair.
