Pop singer Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were photographed sharing affectionate moments aboard Perry’s yacht, Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, according to The Mail on Sunday on October 6.
Intimate moments captured at sea
Tourists on a nearby whale-watching excursion captured images showing Perry and Trudeau kissing and embracing on the upper deck of the 24-metre vessel. The sighting adds fuel to ongoing speculation about a romantic relationship between the two high-profile figures.
Rumours surrounding the pair began in July, after they were seen dining together at Le Violon restaurant in Montreal. That outing marked the first public incident that prompted speculation about their relationship.
No confirmation from either side
As of now, neither Perry nor Trudeau has publicly confirmed their relationship, and both have declined to respond to media requests for comment. Observers note that the two have maintained privacy amid growing media attention and public curiosity.
Katy Perry’s recent personal life
Perry is currently taking a break from her Lifetimes world tour. The singer confirmed her separation from British actor Orlando Bloom approximately three months ago. Perry and Bloom share a five-year-old daughter. The couple had been together for several years before announcing their split, and Perry has remained focused on her career and family since.
Justin Trudeau’s life after politics
Trudeau served as Canada’s prime minister for a decade before stepping down earlier this year in 2025. The former leader is easily recognisable by a Haida raven tattoo on his upper left arm, a tribute to Canada’s indigenous Haida people.
Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, separated in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage. The divorce was finalised following their separation, and the former couple shares three children: two sons aged 18 and 11, and a 16-year-old daughter. Since leaving office, Trudeau has remained relatively private about his personal life while occasionally appearing in public events and charitable engagements.
Public and media reaction
The photographs of Perry and Trudeau aboard the Caravelle have sparked widespread attention on social media, with fans and observers speculating on the nature of their relationship. While the duo has not commented, the images mark the first widely circulated proof of the pair spending private time together in recent months.
Both figures continue to navigate significant personal and professional transitions. Perry is taking time off from her global music tour, and Trudeau is adjusting to life post-premiership. The sightings have brought together two personalities from vastly different public spheres—one from global politics and the other from international entertainment.