Global pop sensation Katy Perry has sent the internet into a spin after making her high-profile romance with Canada's former Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, officially public on Instagram.
Tokyo Getaway Seals the Deal
The "Firework" singer shared a series of photos and videos from her recent trip to Tokyo, Japan, where she was wrapping up the Asian leg of her Lifetimes Tour. The final show in the city took place on January 3. Among the sights of sumo wrestling, local cuisine, and festive decorations, two intimate moments stood out, confirming the couple's status.
A beaming cheek-to-cheek selfie and a tender video clip, filmed at a restaurant where the pair gazed lovingly into each other's eyes, left little to the imagination. While Perry and Trudeau have been spotted together internationally before, this deliberate "hard-launch" on her social media marked a significant new level in their relationship.
Fan Frenzy and Canadian Reaction
The online revelation whipped Perry's dedicated fanbase into what many described as a "giddy" frenzy. Supporters flooded the comments with excitement and approval. One fan quipped, "I just know that Justin is the new minister of her Heart," while another simply exclaimed, "How cute are they."
Reaction from Trudeau's home nation was more mixed. Some Canadians expressed happiness, with one writing, "So very happy for you and my former Prime Minister." Others found the pairing unexpected, with a different comment reading, "As a Canadian, I just have to say, this is the weirdest thing ever to see."
A Meeting of Minds and Former Leaders
Trudeau's presence in Japan during Perry's tour dates was not entirely a surprise. The pair were seen in high-level company on December 4, meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife for a private lunch.
Kishida later posted the image to X (formerly Twitter), noting that Trudeau had visited "with his partner." He used the opportunity to praise the former Canadian leader, reflecting on their work together to strengthen bilateral relations through the "Japan-Canada Action Plan." "I am delighted that we continue to maintain this friendship in this way," Kishida stated.
The public confirmation of this power couple's romance has undoubtedly become one of the first major celebrity talking points of the new year, blending the worlds of pop culture and international politics in a uniquely modern love story.
