Trudeau took the internet by surprise after taking his Hollywood beau to lunch with the former Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida and his wife in Tokyo on Thursday.
This is the first time Trudeau personally made a post featuring Perry, making it the couple’s “first hard launch”.
Great to see you @kishida230. Katy and I were so glad to have the chance to sit down with you and Yuko. Thank you, Fumio, for your friendship and your continued commitment to both the international rules-based order and to a better future for everyone. https://t.co/zLEuppHNST
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 4, 2025
Timeline of Trudeau and Perry’s relationship
July 28, 2025
Speculation of their relationship began swirling earlier this year, when TMZ first reported the couple was spotted dining at a high-end restaurant in Montreal.
July 30, 2025
Trudeau was spotted at Perry’s Lifetime Tour stop in Montreal the day after the reported dinner. He was seen alongside his daughter Ella-Grace.
October 11, 2025
The Daily Mail published images of the couple kissing and embracing on Perry’s yacht in the Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara. The former prime minister was identifiable thanks to his tattoo on his left tricep.
October 25, 2025
The couple was spotted by paparazzi in Paris, France, on Perry’s 41st birthday. The video, first shared by TMZ, shows the couple holding hands leaving a cabaret show in the city.
December 3, 2025
Justin Trudeau singing “bandaids” at Katy Perry’s latest show in Tokyo. pic.twitter.com/rVNZa7VjlG
— Katy Perry Today (@todaykatyp) December 3, 2025
Trudeau was also seen attending Perry’s concert in Tokyo the very same day the couple met with the former Japanese PM and his wife.
Reaction to Trudeau and Perry’s Hard Launch
The reactions online are pretty much what you would expect: a mixture of shock and praise.
“Justin Trudeau hard launching today was not on my bingo card,” an X user wrote.
“Justin Trudeau hard launching Katy Perry is CRAZY,” another wrote.
“What time line are we even living in?!?!? Like wdym Katy Perry met the Japanese PM bc she’s dating Justin Trudeau??”, another wrote in disbelief.
Of course, you can’t leave out the puns and the jokes directed at the couple.
“Katy Perry proved “California girls” were unforgettable all over the world, including a lunch date in Japan,” one X user joked.
“Trudeau is the Katy Perry of politics and Katy Perry is the Trudeau of music,” another wrote.
There were also plenty of people commending Trudeau on his bravery – putting politics aside.
“Whether you like the guy, or hate the guy, Justin Trudeau is a f***ing legend,” an X user wrote.
“All time hard launch. Gotta give it to him,” another wrote.
