Well, if you had “Justin Trudeau dating Katy Perry” on your 2025 bingo card, congratulations — because this unexpected duo just made their hand-in-hand debut in Paris, and yes, the headlines practically wrote themselves.
But as the world tries to wrap its head around this political-pop mashup, Sophie Grégoire, Trudeau’s ex-wife, is showing us all what it looks like to take the high road… even when the road is loud, public, and paved with paparazzi flashes.
Grégoire recently sat down for a thoughtful chat on the “Arlene Is Alone” podcast, where she opened up about what it’s like watching her ex-husband step into the spotlight again — this time not as prime minister, but as one half of a very high-profile romance.
Let’s be honest, having your ex walk through Paris holding hands with one of the world’s most recognizable pop stars is not exactly what most co-parents sign up for. But Grégoire? She’s taking it all in stride.
She told host Arlene Dickinson that she chooses to “listen to the music instead of the noise.” Translation? The outside chatter is loud, but she’s tuning in to her own station. She admitted that, yes, she’s human — things affect her. But how she reacts? That’s in her hands.
Crying, screaming, laughing — all part of the process. And through it all, she’s focused on who she wants to become, not just how the world sees her.
Now, to be clear, this isn’t some bitter ex throwing shade. Grégoire and Trudeau still share a life — at least when it comes to raising their three kids. She emphasized that while they live separate personal lives, their family unit remains intact. And navigating that balance, according to her, is no walk in the park — but it’s “very adult.”
Meanwhile, across the ocean, Trudeau and Perry seem to be leaning into the limelight. The two were first seen dining in Montréal over the summer, and now they’re making birthday-week memories at the Crazy Horse Paris.
Sources say there’s chemistry, shared interests, and a refreshing vibe between them — though neither seems in a rush to slap a label on it. Perry’s just off a long-term relationship with Orlando Bloom, and Trudeau is still adjusting to life post-politics. But they’re clicking, and that click has caught a lot of attention.
Whether this is a momentary spark or the start of a cross-continental love story remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure — Sophie Grégoire isn’t letting the headlines dictate her peace. And in a world obsessed with drama, that’s about as refreshing as it gets.
