What to know
- Coachella kicked off April 10 with notable Canadian appearances, including former PM Justin Trudeau and artist Katy Perry, who were seen enjoying Justin Bieber’s performance together.
- Viral social media clips showed the pair dancing, hugging, and singing along, which sparked reactions, with many users commenting on their youthful energy and carefree vibe.
- While some criticized Trudeau’s appearance at the festival, overall sentiment online leaned positive, with many praising the couple for enjoying themselves and “living their best life.”
Coachella kicked off its first weekend on April 10, with many familiar Canadian faces gracing both the stage and audience, including former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alongside his romantic partner and artist Katy Perry.
In a series of videos posted by Perry on her Instagram story, the pair were shown hugging while swaying to a headline performance by Justin Bieber.
“Thank God he has [YouTube] premium,’ Perry said in one of the story clips, as Bieber searched on-stage for songs on the video platform. “I don’t want to see no ads.”
Perry was also screaming and dancing to Bieber’s hit song “Baby” during his performance.
The two were seen wearing white t-shirts, with Trudeau sporting a backwards cap.
Online reaction
The clips sparked major online reaction. Many people said Trudeau and Perry looked very young at the event.
“It’s giving me ‘college freshman’ vibes but I’m here for it,” one TikTok user wrote.
“They look like giddy teenagers, good for them,” another TikTok user agreed.
Some people referenced Trudeau’s former time in office.
“As a Canadian, did I like him as a PM ? No. But outside of his professional life. He looks like a fun guy,” one TikTok user stated. “Happy for him.”
“I’m so happy he’s living his best life, thank you for your service to Canada and legalizing weed,” another TikTok user wrote.
Other users said he was returning to his roots.
“Anyone who saw him pre-politics knows this is his natural element,” one TikTok user said.
The duo saw some negative reaction, with some saying the appearance was embarrassing, and others expressing that Trudeau was too old to be there.
“Geezer at Coachella is definitely not a main attraction,” one Instagram user said.
Overall, reaction for the two was positive.
“She genuinely seems happy,” one Instagram user wrote, with another agreeing, saying “So much hate for two happy people enjoying each other.”
