The rumor mill can officially stop churning. Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were caught in a passionate embrace aboard the pop star’s yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, leaving little doubt about their romantic connection.
Photos published by the Daily Mail on Saturday (October 11, 2025) show the 40-year-old singer wearing a sleek black one-piece swimsuit while sharing intimate moments with the 53-year-old former Canadian Prime Minister, who appeared shirtless in just a pair of jeans.
The couple wasn’t exactly trying to hide their affection, either. One shot captures Trudeau cradling Perry’s backside as they embraced on the upper deck, while another shows her with arms wrapped around his neck as he nuzzled her cheek.
The moment was so unexpected that it took a passing tourist a minute to realize who they were looking at. “She pulled up her boat next to a small public whale-watching boat, then they started making out,” an eyewitness revealed. The onlooker didn’t recognize the couple at first, but then spotted Trudeau’s distinctive tattoo. “I didn’t realize who she was with until I saw the tattoo on the guy’s arm, and I immediately realized it was Justin Trudeau,” they shared.
This yacht PDA session comes after months of speculation about the unlikely pair. The duo first sparked dating buzz back in July after being spotted on an intimate dinner date in Montreal, followed by a cozy stroll at Mount Royal Park. Things heated up when Trudeau attended Perry’s “Lifetimes” tour show with his daughter, Ella-Grace, on July 30.
Both stars are navigating fresh starts in their personal lives. Perry split from longtime fiancé Orlando Bloom in June, while Trudeau separated from wife Sophie Grégoire in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. Despite initial reports suggesting the relationship might fizzle under media scrutiny, these recent snapshots suggest otherwise.
According to insiders, Perry is “very interested” in the former world leader. “Katy says he’s a real catch and a high-quality guy,” a source told Daily Mail. “They’re in different cities a lot, but if there’s anyone worth a long-distance relationship, it’s him. They’re both very into each other.”
While neither Katy Perry nor Justin Trudeau has officially confirmed their relationship status, the yacht photos speak volumes. The chemistry between the Grammy-nominated artist and the former Prime Minister appears undeniable, making this one of the year’s most unexpected celebrity pairings.