Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau enjoyed a cozy little Christmas together after all. On Jan. 7, the Teenage Dream singer shared photos on Instagram documenting her Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Perry, 41, who recently wrapped “The Lifetimes Tour,” relaxed with her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, her former fiancé, Orlando Bloom, and some quality time with Trudeau.
In a roundup captioned, “Holidaze,” Perry shared a variety of personal photos from Christmas, which included the singer showing off a maple leaf necklace around her neck.
Katy Perry showed off a gold maple leaf necklace on social media. (Image via Instagram/@katyperry)
In one photo, Perry and her 5-year-old daughter, Daisy, pick out a Christmas tree with Bloom. A separate image featured dinner place cards for Perry, Bloom, Daisy and Bloom’s 14-year-old son from a previous relationship, Flynn.
Although it’s unclear whether the couple celebrated Trudeau’s 54th birthday on Dec. 25 together, the latter portion of the carousel included photos of a smiling Trudeau swimming in the ocean. A separate snap featured Perry planting a kiss on Trudeau’s cheek at sunset.
Katy Perry shared a new photo on social media with Justin Trudeau. (Image via Instagram/@katyperry)
Like Perry, who announced her breakup with Bloom after almost nine years in 2025, Trudeau recently ended a long-term relationship. He split with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in 2023, after a lengthy marriage that had seen the former couple welcome their children: Xavier, 18, Ella-Grace, 16, and Hadrien, 11.
What else do we know about the Canadian politician’s personal life? Below is everything we’ve learned about Trudeau’s former relationship, what he’s said about parenting and more.
2003: Charity gala meeting
While Trudeau and Grégoire Trudeau first met as children, they eventually reconnected as adults. In 2002, Trudeau started studying engineering at Montreal’s École Polytechnique. The following year, he co-hosted a charity event with Grégoire Trudeau, who was a TV personality in Quebec at the time. Months later, the duo started dating.
Oct. 18, 2004: Engagement
After roughly a year of dating, the couple got engaged on what would’ve been the 85th birthday of Trudeau’s father, former Canadian prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, at Montreal’s Hotel Le St-James.
May 28, 2005: Wedding
Trudeau, 33 at the time, and Grégoire, 30, tied the knot at the Sainte-Madeleine d’Outremont Church in Montreal during an intimate ceremony attended by around 180 guests. Following the service, the newlyweds hopped in Trudeau’s father’s 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL and drove to their reception.
Trudeau wore a tan-coloured suit for his wedding, to which Grégoire Trudeau matched her new husband with an elegant gown created by a local boutique in Montreal called Les Noces Couture. (Photo by Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press)
Oct. 18, 2007: Xavier’s birth
A couple of years after their wedding, Grégoire Trudeau gave birth to their first son, Xavier James Trudeau, in Montreal. By this time, Justin was ready to make his mark on the Liberal Party and eventually became an MP for Papineau, Que., a year later.
Feb. 5, 2009: Ella-Grace’s birth
Grégoire Trudeau gave birth to their second child and only daughter, Ella-Grace Margaret Trudeau, in Montreal. A year later, she resigned from her role as the Quebec correspondent for etalk.
May 4, 2012: Reflecting on parents’ divorce
During an interview in 2012, Canadian journalist Paul Wells questioned Justin about why he wasn’t planning to run for leadership of the Liberal Party. During their conversation in Ottawa, Justin reflected on his own experience of how work can disrupt a family’s life.
“Nobody knows better than I do what the pressures of party leadership can do to a young family. It tore mine apart,” he said, recalling his father and mother separating in 1977 and adding “I want to spend more time with my family.”
Feb. 28, 2014: Hadrien’s birth
The family welcomed their third child, Hadrien Gregoire Trudeau, in Ottawa. A year later, Justin Trudeau became Canada’s 23rd prime minister following a major victory in the country’s federal election.
Oct. 20, 2014: Common Ground is published
Trudeau opened up about his marriage to Grégoire Trudeau in his 2014 memoir, Common Ground. According to CBC News, he wrote that his marriage wasn’t perfect and they’ve had “difficult ups and downs,” but that Grégoire Trudeau was still his best friend, partner and love.
He also wrote about how Grégoire Trudeau influenced his style of politics and kept him grounded: “Sometimes it’s easy for people who have made politics their livelihood to get caught up in the heat of battle and forget about their personal values. Sophie never does, and no matter how intense things get, she makes sure I don’t either.”
May 24, 2016: Work-life balance
Trudeau announced he’d take a day off during the G7 Summit in Japan to celebrate his upcoming 11th wedding anniversary with his wife using “personal funds.”
“This is the kind of work-life balance that I’ve often talked about as being essential in order to be able to be in service of the country with all one’s very best and that’s certainly something I’m going to continue to make sure we do.”
June 11, 2016: Travelling with kids
During another interview with Wells, Trudeau opened up about what it’s like to travel with his three children. At the time, Xavier was eight, Ella-Grace was seven and Hadrien was two.
“Reasonably well. Reasonably well,” Trudeau said about how his children travel. “Certainly, in terms of adjusting to jet lag, I think I’ve had a lifetime of experience that leaves me better off than they are. But in terms of being excited about new places and trying new things and tasting new food, they’ve been great.”
Feb. 23, 2018: Accusations of cultural appropriation
The prime minister and his family faced accusations of cultural appropriation following a state visit to see Narendra and Jashodaben Modi in New Delhi, India.
Oct. 19, 2019: Opening up about his kids, Grégoire Trudeau
In an interview with Victoria-based writer Tessa Lloyd for her book Forty Fathers: Men Talk about Parenting, Trudeau opened up about his father’s impact on his parenting style, how he aims to show love to his three children and his connection to Grégoire Trudeau.
Trudeau opened up about his perception of fatherhood, noting he initially believed the most important thing was having kids. As he got older, he realized that being a dad was more about becoming a good person.
“To me, being a good dad means shaping the world around my kids in whatever way I can. I owe it to them to try to make this place that they inhabit better, safer and more just,” he said in an excerpt published by Today’s Parent.
He also opened up about how, as a prime minister, he had to miss out on certain moments of his children’s lives. However, he noted he was trying to be better about work-life balance, and that he was doing his best to be present with his kids whenever possible: “In this job, being fully present for my children is paramount. It’s a work in progress, but I’m mindful of it every single day.”
Later in the excerpt from the book, Trudeau also shared some sweet words about Grégoire Trudeau. He explained that he also wanted their kids to see them in a “happy, successful relationship.”
“Sophie is my love, my equal and my life partner,” Trudeau said. “When I met her, I knew pretty quickly I had found the right woman to be the mother of my children. She’s been by my side throughout this incredible journey, and there’s no doubt in my mind that I couldn’t have done it without her patience, her guidance and her grace.”
Aug. 2, 2023: Separation announcement
An official statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office said Trudeau and Grégoire have “signed a legal separation agreement” and the pair “have worked to ensure that all legal and ethical steps with regards to their decision to separate have been taken, and will continue to do so moving forward.”
“They remain a close family, and Sophie and the prime minister are focused on raising their kids in a safe, loving and collaborative environment,” the statement added. “Both parents will be a constant presence in their children’s lives and Canadians can expect to often see the family together. The family will be together on vacation, beginning next week.”
Trudeau shared a statement on social media about their separation, noting they still had “deep love” for one another and that people respect their family’s privacy. Reports added that while Trudeau and the kids would remain at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Grégoire Trudeau would move to a new residence nearby.
Aug. 17, 2023: Co-parenting vacation
Sticking to their promise of co-parenting, the family took a trip to the West Coast to spend some time in British Columbia. Two weeks after announcing their separation, Grégoire Trudeau posted photos from their family getaway to Tofino, B.C.
Later in December, the family made headlines for their visit to Jamaica, where they reportedly stayed at a $9,300-a-night villa over the Christmas holidays. At the time, the Prime Minister’s Office announced the family would be paying for their own stay, but the National Post reported they were given free accommodations.
Trudeau and Grégoire Trudeau share three children together and were married for 18 years. (Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
March 9, 2025: Trudeau’s final speech as Liberal Party Leader
Before giving his final speech as the Liberal Party Leader, Ella-Grace gave an introductory address for her father. Once he took the stage, he expressed his admiration for his daughter and explained he knew the past few years have been difficult for the family. He also thanked his kids for their patience amid the tough times.
“Please know, in the difficult times, you inspired me. You gave me courage. You reminded me that I should focus on what was really important and not what was just urgent,” Trudeau said in French. “Being prime minister of this country has been the honour of my life, but I’m so looking forward to redevoting myself to my most important role: A father.”
July 28, 2025: Trudeau, Perry dine in Montreal
The couple first sparked dating rumours after they were seen having dinner together at Le Violon in Montreal ahead of Perry’s performance in the city on July 30. Their shared meal came a month after Perry announced her split from Orlando Bloom.
Oct. 12, 2025: PDA on a yacht
The Daily Mail published photos of Perry and Trudeau cruising around on a yacht near Santa Barbara, Calif., while also embracing one another and making out.
Grégoire Trudeau posted a photo on Instagram of her family, including the former Canadian prime minister, enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner on Monday. (Photo via Instagram)
Oct. 13, 2025: Trudeaus celebrate Thanksgiving
On Monday, Grégoire Trudeau took to social media to share a video about her reflections on love. She asked: “Do you find that sometimes we forget that nothing we love was ever meant to be kept? The people, the places, even the moments that once felt — I don’t know — infinite, right? Time asks us to not cling to them. And we do. I do. Because to hold on feels safer than to let go. But love was never about possession. It was always about presence.”
She also posted photo on her Instagram Stories, sharing she celebrated Thanksgiving by enjoying a meal with her family — including Trudeau.
Oct. 25, 2025: Making it official in Paris
In video obtained by TMZ, the lovebirds stepped out for Katy Perry’s 45th birthday in Paris. Très romantique!
Oct. 31, 2025: ‘Left Shark’ for Halloween
Trudeau reunited with Grégoire Trudeau for a beach-themed family costume with their youngest son, Hadrien. Trudeau helped his son craft a surfboard so that the trio could dress up as a lifeguard (Grégoire Trudeau), surfer (Hadrien) and shark (Trudeau).
The costume was a nod to Perry’s 2015 Super Bowl XLIX halftime show, and the “Left Shark” dancer who went viral for being out of step with the rest of the dancers.
“Ready for Halloween with Hadrien: he’s the surfer, I’m the shark (to his left),” Trudeau captioned his post on social media. “We built the costume together — a little father-son Halloween teamwork.”
Nov. 6, 2025: Trudeau seemingly celebrates ‘bandaids’
Hours before Perry released her new single, “bandaids,” with a corresponding music video, Trudeau took to social media to share a selfie of himself wear a Shopper Drug Mart bandage on his arm. While he was urging people to get their annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines, fans connected the dots and believed the politician sneakily showed his support for his girlfriend’s new song.
“Got my flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine today,” Trudeau captioned his photo. “It’s a simple way to protect yourself, your loved ones and our health-care workers. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, book it today at your local pharmacy or clinic.”
In the comments section of his post, people shared quippy comments about the and post and their relationship.
“Justin doing more than Orlando,” one person wrote. “King!”
“Did you get it Last Friday Night?” another joked in reference to Perry’s 2011 hit song.
“Genius way to promote ‘bandaids,'” another noted.
Dec. 4, 2025: Meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister
Former Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida — who held the position from 2021 to 2024 — shared an Instagram post which included a photo from a visit with Trudeau and Perry. Kishida and his wife, Yuko, posed in front of a Christmas tree alongside Perry and Trudeau, and Kishida paired the post with a lengthy caption in Japanese saying the duo met them for a meal, and about his past work with Trudeau.
“When I visited Canada, we worked together to strengthen bilateral relations. … I am glad that we are continuing this friendship,” Kishida wrote, according to a translation, adding that Canada is an “extremely important partner to Japan.”
The post came days after Perry and Trudeau were spotted holding hands in Tokyo, where Perry was performing as part of her Lifetimes Tour. The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday that Perry and Trudeau were strolling through the city’s Asakusa district, where they eventually got dinner and watched live sumo wrestling.
Dec. 6, 2025: Katy and Justin go Instagram official
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry went Instagram official in December 2025. (Image via Instagram/@katyperry)
Days after Kishida shared a photo of the couple to social media, Perry shared photos from her time in Tokyo to Instagram which included a photo with Trudeau and a video of the couple enjoying dinner.
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