
The two were first romantically linked in July when they stepped out for a meal together in Montreal
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were seen packing on the PDA while on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif.
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The two were first romantically linked in July when they stepped out for a meal together in Montreal
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Perry split from Orlando Bloom in June, while the former Canadian prime minister separated from his ex-wife in 2023
Nothing comes close to the golden coast … for PDA, apparently.
“California Gurls” singer Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau were spotted kissing while on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, as seen in photos obtained by the Daily Mail on Oct. 12.
Perry, 40, and Trudeau, 53, could also be seen embracing and cuddling. In one photo, Trudeau is cradling Perry’s backside while they rode the waves.
PEOPLE reached out to Perry’s representative for comment, but did not receive an immediate response. A rep for Trudeau declined to comment.
The rumored couple first linked in July when they were seen walking a dog before stepping out for a meal together at Montreal’s Le Violon.
At the time, Perry had announced her split from ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares 5-year-old daughter Daisy Dove Bloom, one month prior. Meanwhile, Trudeau separated from his wife Sophie Grégoire, with whom he shares three children, in 2023 after 18 years of marriage.
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Katy Perry at 2024 MTV Video Music Awards; Justin Trudeau in September 2024
Two days after their night out in July, Trudeau was then spotted at Perry’s Lifetimes Tour at Montreal’s Bell Centre. And amid the romance rumors that stemmed from their joint outings, a source told PEOPLE that the two sparked an “instant connection.”
“They are interested in each other, but it will take a while to see where this goes,” the Canadian source said in August. “She is traveling around the world, and he is figuring out his life now that he is no longer prime minister of Canada, but there is an attraction. They have a lot in common.”
The source added, “Their own personal responsibilities could make this relationship move slower than it would, but there are ways to see the other and still fulfill their parenting responsibilities. For one thing, they each have an ex. So, duties are split in half. And long-distance relationships, while still hard, are possible for these two.”
However, another source told PEOPLE soon after that the two had just been enjoying a “casual first get-to-know-you” date.
“Although they have shared interests and plenty to talk about, dating just isn’t on her radar,” the insider explained in August. “She’s stayed in touch with Justin, but there are no current plans for another meet-up.”
Katy Perry Caught In Steamy Moment With Justin Trudeau On Her Yacht, Confirming Romance Rumors
Katy Perry has seemingly confirmed her new romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after they were seen sharing a passionate kiss on board her yacht.
The pair first sparked relationship rumors in July when they were spotted at an upscale restaurant in Montreal as she began her Lifetime’s world tour.
Katy Perry recently split from her longtime fiancé, Orlando Bloom, with sources saying their split was caused by “tensions” that arose as a result of a trip to space.
Katy Perry Spotted Kissing Justin Trudeau On Her Yacht
Katy Perry seems to have found love again in the arms of Justin Trudeau, months after her split from fiancé Orlando Bloom.
Photos obtained by the Daily Mail showed the pair in a series of heavy PDA-packed moments with the former Canadian leader wrapping the pop sensation around his arms while they kissed on board her 24-metre yacht, the Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
It appears they didn’t care if they were seen, as they shared the intimate moment on the upper deck of the vessel, with Trudeau placing his hands on her butt at some point. The “California Gurls” singer dressed in a black swimsuit, while Trudeau went shirtless, wearing only what appeared to be jeans.
“She pulled up her boat next to a small public whale-watching boat, then they started making out. I didn’t realise who she was with until I saw the tattoo on the guy’s arm, and I immediately realised it was Justin Trudeau,” an eyewitness told the news outlet.
Trudeau has a notable “Haida raven” tattoo on his upper left as homage to a Canadian tribe known for their seamanship and artistry.
The Singer Is ‘Very Interested’ In The Former Prime Minister
Although they’re yet to say for sure what’s going on between them, insiders have already shared that the 40-year-old singer fancies Trudeau and is “very interested” in him.
“Katy is very, very interested in him. She says he’s a real catch, a high-quality guy. She keeps a lot of details to herself, but she clearly still likes him a lot,” a source told the Daily Mail.
“They just are so busy and in different cities, so they aren’t physically together,” the insider added. “But if there’s anyone worth having a long-distance relationship with, it’s him. She likes him a lot. He likes her a lot. I’d even say they’re enamored.”
The source went further to share that Trudeau is “actually a pretty good texter” and that Perry invests in a relationship “if she’s interested in someone like she is with him.”
Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau Previously Sparked Romance Rumors After They Were Seen Enjoying Dinner
Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors in July when they were spotted having an intimate dinner at Le Violon restaurant in Montreal.
The pair got lost in their conversation and often leaned in across the table as they spoke.
Although the chef who served them, Danny Smiles, said there was no PDA between them, they gave relationship vibes as they visited the kitchen to personally thank the staff.
Just before then, they were seen walking down Montreal’s Mount Royal Park, with the former politician smiling from ear to ear.
Trudeau was in an 18-year marriage to his ex-wife, Sophie, before they split in August 2023. They share three children, sons Xavier and Hadrien, and daughter Ella-Grace.
On her part, Perry got married to comedian Russell Brand in 2010 before calling it quits two years later.
The Singer’s Split From Orlando Bloom Was Caused By ‘Tensions’
Perry’s outing with Trudeau comes months after the “Dark Horse” singer split from her longtime fiancé, Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares daughter, Daisy.
“Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on coparenting. They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is — and always will be — raising their daughter with love, stability, and mutual respect,” the then-couple said in a statement to Us Weekly.
At the time, reports suggested that their split was caused by the “tensions” that ensued from the singer’s controversial all-female space trip, as well as the poor reception of her comeback seventh studio album, “143.”
Orlando Bloom Reportedly Disapproved Of Katy Perry’s Space Trip
A source told The Sun that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor “did not approve” Perry’s trip to space aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spaceship because he never thought “going on the mission was a good idea.”
The insider added that Bloom “knew she would get backlash” and was “frustrated” and “disappointed” with her decision to take part in it.
“From day one, Orlando didn’t think going on the Blue Origin mission was a good idea, and knew she would face backlash,” the source said. “He always thought it was a stupid idea, and she wouldn’t get anything positive out of it.”

Gather round folk, because Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are the world’s weirdest new celebrity couple!
After rumours of their tryst circulated this summer, it has finally been confirmed that the 40-year-old pop star and the 53-year-old former Prime Minister of Canada are an item.
The pair were caught in the most bougie of celeb soft launches: making out on a yacht off the coast of California. Lily Rose Depp and Timothee Chalamet eat your heart out!
The paparazzi pictures show Trudeau cradling Perry as they embrace on the upper deck of her yacht, while another captures her with her arms wrapped around his neck as he nuzzles into her cheek.
According to eyewitnesses, the yacht trip took place off the coast of Santa Barbara in late September. “She pulled up her boat next to a small public whale-watching boat, then they started making out,” a witness told the Daily Mail.
So… maybe not so much of a soft launch! But rumblings of their relationship have been happening for a while. Back in July, the pair were seen on a dinner date in Montreal, on a stroll at Mount Royal Park, and Trudeau was spotted at Katy Perry’s Lifetimes tour date in Canada.
These rumours came shortly after Perry announced her split from longtime partner Orlando Bloom in early July. The pair had been romantically linked since 2016 and engaged since 2019. They never married but do share a daughter, Daisy Dove, who is five years old.
Meanwhile, Justin Trudeau has been single for two years, having split from his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. They share two children, Xavier, 17, Ella-Grace 16, and Hadrien, 11.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s pairing might seem speedy, but sources say she’s serious about the relationship. “Katy is very, very interested in him. She says he’s a real catch, a high-quality guy. She keeps a lot of details to herself, but she clearly still likes him a lot,” a source told the Daily Mail earlier this month.
“They just are so busy and in different cities, so they aren’t physically together,” the insider added. “But if there’s anyone worth having a long-distance relationship with, it’s him. She likes him a lot. He likes her a lot.
“I’d even say they’re enamored. He’s actually a pretty good texter. And if she’s interested in someone like she is with him, she’ll take the time to wish him good morning or see how his day went. She’s good like that. She’s still very busy on her tour. So time will tell what happens.”