The pop queen and the former Canadian Prime Minister are setting off major sparks “and” the internet after being spotted out for what appeared to be a cozy, wine-fueled dinner in Montreal. According to eyewitnesses, the two shared plates, shared laughs, and — yep — shared plenty of chemistry.
And just like that, a new political-pop power duo might be forming.
Just days after the dinner sighting, Trudeau was photographed at Perry’s sold-out Bell Centre show, beaming in the crowd next to his 16-year-old daughter, Ella-Grace, and even mouthing the lyrics to “Dark Horse” like a full-on teenage fanboy. Cue the cameras. Cue the speculation. Cue the conspiracy theories. But here’s the kicker: the timing couldn’t be more “Hollywood”.
Perry recently ended her years-long relationship with actor Orlando Bloom — a whirlwind romance that saw a dreamy proposal, a baby girl, and finally, a quiet split earlier this summer. Meanwhile, Trudeau, too, is navigating post-marriage life after his high-profile separation from wife Sophie Grégoire back in 2023. So technically? They’re both single. And very available.
Naturally, comparisons are being made — and memes are being “crafted” — especially after “The Onion” jumped in with its signature satire, joking that Orlando Bloom had retaliated by taking Angela Merkel out for oysters. (Three clapping emojis from Bloom himself? Iconic.)
But this Perry-Trudeau combo isn’t totally out of left field. History’s shown us more than once that politics and pop culture make for “very intriguing bedfellows”. Think Rosario Dawson and Cory Booker.
Cheryl Hines and RFK Jr. Elizabeth Taylor and U.S. Senator John Warner. Heck, even Pierre Trudeau — Justin’s “dad” — had a thing for A-listers, including “Barbra Streisand” and “Kim Cattrall”. So maybe charisma is a Trudeau family trait?
And let’s not forget: Perry is no stranger to politics either. She campaigned fiercely for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and has remained vocally engaged on a number of social causes. Trudeau, known for his progressive politics and international charm, might just speak the same language — denim jackets optional.
So, is this the beginning of an actual romance? A friendship? A dinner between two high-profile global figures with shared interests and mutual admiration?
We don’t know. But here’s what we “do” know: the moment Justin Trudeau started singing along to “Dark Horse,” a new era of celebrity-politician intrigue was born.
