Highlights
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau photographed shirtless and kissing Katy Perry on her yacht in California
- The viral image drew mixed reactions online, questioning Trudeau’s personal life and time in the US
- Trudeau resigned earlier this year and split from wife Sophie in 2023
- Katy Perry, 40, is a mother of one and was previously married to Russell Brand
Yacht photo captures attention
A photo of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shirtless, kissing pop star Katy Perry on her 24-meter yacht, Caravelle, off Santa Barbara, California, went viral this week. The image, first published by the Daily Mail, shows the couple appearing relaxed and affectionate on deck, with Perry steering the yacht alongside a nearby public whale-watching boat in September while taking a short break from her Lifetimes world tour.
Trudeau’s Haida raven tattoo on his upper left arm confirmed his identity to onlookers, adding to the photo’s authenticity and intrigue.
Background on Trudeau and Perry
Trudeau, 53, resigned from his position as Canada’s Prime Minister earlier this year. He ended his 18-year marriage with Sophie Trudeau in 2023. The couple shares two sons, Xavier, 18, and Hadrien, 11, and a daughter, Ella-Grace, 16.
Katy Perry, 40, is the mother of five-year-old Daisy Dove Bloom, from her previous marriage to actor Orlando Bloom. Perry was also formerly married to comedian Russell Brand.
Public reactions
Social media reactions ranged from criticism to support. Some users criticized Trudeau’s personal choices, with one X user commenting, “He doesn’t give a sh*t about Canada,” while another joked, “This is exactly what Justin should have been doing all along.”
Others defended the couple, noting that former political figures deserve privacy. One user wrote, “Katy Perry is a celeb. I think a former Prime Minister should be allowed to live in peace as a commoner.”
The viral yacht photo highlights public fascination with the private lives of political figures, especially when they intersect with high-profile celebrities, showing how intimate moments can quickly become global news.
