Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Spark Romance Rumors Amid Tour and Political Duties

From Montreal dinners to yacht kisses, the pop star and former Canadian Prime Minister are “definitely into each other” while navigating busy schedules

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau appear to be enjoying a budding romance, according to sources close to the political world. The pop star and the former Canadian prime minister are reportedly “quite taken with each other,” with a source telling PEOPLE, “in addition to the attraction, they are both smart and love to talk about serious issues.”

Despite their busy lives—Perry, 40, is currently on her Lifetimes World Tour through December, and Trudeau, 53, remains based in Canada—the pair have kept in touch since mid-summer. The source explained that while they haven’t been able to spend extensive time together due to their schedules and family obligations, “both are taking dating as it comes. But they are definitely into each other — and have been.”

The connection between Perry and Trudeau reportedly runs deeper than just physical attraction. “Justin thinks she is terrific,” the source said. “It has had time to develop on a friend and intellectual level as well as supersized attraction. The romance has merit.” Both share common interests, respect, and mutual admiration, further strengthening their bond.

Romance rumors first surfaced in July, when Perry and Trudeau were spotted strolling, grabbing drinks, and dining together in Montreal. The meetings came shortly after Perry’s split from Orlando Bloom following a nine-year on-and-off relationship, and Trudeau’s separation from Sophie Grégoire in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. Two nights after their Montreal outing, Trudeau attended Perry’s concert in the city, further fueling speculation.

Most recently, the pair were photographed sharing a kiss on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara in late September. A source close to Perry told PEOPLE that while she wasn’t initially looking to date when she first met Trudeau, they stayed in touch, and he even flew to California to see her during a tour break. “They have an easy connection. She finds him attractive. He’s been very respectful,” the source added.

Perry herself playfully acknowledged the romance rumors during her Lifetimes Tour stop in London. When a fan held up a sign reading, “I heard you’re single,” she coyly responded, “You heard I was single? That’s interesting.”

Neither Perry nor Trudeau have publicly commented on the status of their relationship, and representatives for both did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Yet, from Montreal dinners to yacht rendezvous, the pair’s connection appears to be growing steadily, balancing personal attraction with shared intellectual interests amid demanding professional lives.

Their relationship, which blends celebrity glamour and political prominence, continues to captivate the public and sparks curiosity as both navigate new chapters in their personal lives.