Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have seemingly confirmed their romantic relationship to the world, opting for a modern-day declaration: a social media "hard launch." The singer used her massive Instagram platform to share candid moments from their time together in Japan, sending fans and commentators into a frenzy.
Tokyo Times: The Instagram Reveal
On Saturday, Perry posted a carousel of photos and videos from her Japanese travels to her account, which boasts a staggering 202 million followers. Among the images was a telling selfie of the pair smiling with their cheeks pressed together, radiating affection. The collection also included a video of the duo enjoying sushi together.
Perry captioned the series "tokyo times on tour and more," punctuating it with a smiling face emoji, flowers, and a red heart. This post acted as the clearest signal yet of their status, following months of persistent speculation about a potential romance between the singer and the Liberal Party leader.
A Timeline of Public Appearances
The Instagram confirmation did not emerge from a vacuum; it was preceded by several public sightings that fuelled media interest. In July, the pair were reportedly spotted sharing a dinner date in Montreal. Merely two days later, Trudeau was seen enthusiastically singing along to Perry's hit song "Firework" at one of her concerts.
Their first official public appearance as a couple came in October, when they were photographed holding hands after attending a cabaret show in Paris. This outing was in celebration of Perry's 41st birthday, marking a significant step into the spotlight together.
Just days before Perry's Instagram post, Trudeau had also shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) of the couple with Japan's former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko. In his reshare, Trudeau wrote, "Great to see you @kishida230. Katy and I were so glad to have the chance to sit down with you and Yuko," notably using "Katy and I" in a joint context.
Online Reaction and Lasting Spotlight
The relationship's "hard launch" has ignited a wave of reactions across social media. Fans flooded Perry's Instagram comments with messages of support, with one exclaiming, "OH CANADA!!! MAKING IT OFFICIAL!!!" Another added, "Your happiness is our happiness. All the love to you!"
While neither Perry, a 13-time Grammy award nominee with seven studio albums, nor Trudeau, who served as Canada's Prime Minister from 2015 to 2025 before resigning earlier this year, have made a formal statement, their coordinated social media activity speaks volumes. Their move from private speculation to public digital confirmation underscores how high-profile relationships are navigated in the modern era, ensuring the spotlight on this cross-border romance between music and politics remains firmly switched on.
