For Perry — an international pop icon — this marks a shift: from high-profile concert tours and celebrity life to a more personal and public acknowledgment of her romantic life. For Trudeau — well known globally from his political career — it’s a re-introduction of sorts, now framed through a personal relationship rather than official politics. The contrast between their worlds (music, celebrity, politics) and the ease with which they blended them during this visit has stirred conversation about celebrity diplomacy, media spectacles, and what “public relationships” mean in the modern digital age.
The rumours first surfaced in July 2025, when the couple was seen together walking in Montreal. Reports said Trudeau had even flown to California to meet Perry during a break in her tour. In October 2025, they had their first major public outing as a couple: in Paris, celebrating Perry’s birthday, reportedly hand-in-hand. The December 2025 Japan trip, culminating in the lunch with Kishida and Perry’s Instagram post, seems to mark the turning point — a “hard launch” of their relationship, now very visible and public.
