Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have finally confirmed their long-rumored relationship after appearing together on Instagram for the first time. The 41-year-old singer shared a set of photos from her recent trip to Tokyo, and Trudeau was featured prominently in the post, sparking ongoing speculation in a moment that fans quickly dubbed a “hard launch.”
Katy Perry posted 13 photos on Saturday, writing, “Tokyo Times on tour and more.” The photos included cozy selfies and candid moments during a stop in Japan for the Lifetime Tour, which highlights her latest album. This is the first time the pair have appeared together on any of their main social media accounts, making the upload significant for followers who have been following the rumors since July.
Katy Perry shares Tokyo photos with Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau appeared in several Carousel images. A selfie shows the pair smiling as they stand in front of a bright autumn backdrop. A short video included in the post captured Trudeau’s warm moment as he watched Perry eat local cuisine while his hand rested on the back of her chair. Another photo shows him at the popular Digital Team Labs exhibition, surrounded by illuminated art.
His time in Tokyo also included an official engagement. Earlier this week, Perry joined Trudeau at a diplomatic luncheon for former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko. Perry wore a sleek green two-piece with black tights, turtleneck and boots, while Trudeau chose a classic gray suit. In official photos, Perry held Trudeau’s back as they posed with the Kishidas.
Rumors about their possible romance first surfaced in July when the two were spotted dining together in Montreal. Trudeau later attended the Canadian leg of Perry’s sold-out Lifetimes Tour, further increasing interest in their personal relationship.
Perry recently ended her longtime relationship with actor Orlando Bloom in June 2025 after seven years together and a six-year engagement. Their representatives confirmed that they will continue to co-parent their daughter, Daisy Dove, who was born in August 2020.
