Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's Relationship Timeline — From Dating Rumors to Their Instagram Debut

Katy Perry first met Justin Trudeau at an event in the summer following her split from Orlando Bloom. The pair remained in contact afterward, according to The Sun.

Perry and Trudeau did not spark dating rumors until they were spotted dining at a restaurant named Le Violon in Montreal amid the North American leg of her Lifetimes Tour.

A news outlet uploaded a video in which the "Last Friday Night" songstress could be seen having a conversation with the former prime minister in a private section above the bar. Security guards were spotted guarding the area below.

"Justin always enjoys nice company, and Katy is the kind of woman that really caught his attention," a source told The Sun.

They added, "Justin has been single for a while and has enjoyed getting to know her. He likes her personality, and they are two people who really enjoy chatting about different topics, and they click very well so far, as they are going to see each other again very soon."

The dating rumors intensified when Trudeau attended Perry's Lifetimes Tour show at Bell Centre in Montreal, with a social media clip showing him dancing and singing along to the singer's songs.

Although their relationship was not confirmed at the time, an insider claimed Perry's friends were worried because of Trudeau's "womanizer" reputation.

"Katy's friends want her to have fun after her split from Orlan, but she's still very much grieving the end of their relationship and the fact that she never made it down the aisle," an insider said of the exes calling off their engagement. "They don't want her to rush into something serious."

Meanwhile, the tipster said Trudeau also "has a bit of a reputation as a womanizer" and allegedly "loves the fame game," adding, "It is still a very new flirty friendship, but friends are hoping she takes it slow with the next person and chooses a man who loves her for her."

As Perry and Trudeau's dating rumors escalated, a separate insider claimed the twosome "decided to be much more private about it."

"They are still speaking and are very interested in each other," the source continued.

It did not take long before Perry and Trudeau made headlines again after they were pictured enjoying a PDA-filled outing on a yacht in October.

"She pulled up her boat next to a small public whale-watching boat, then they started making out," a source dished. "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."

Perry and Trudeau sent dating rumors into overdrive when they celebrated her 41st birthday in the City of Love. Footage showed the lovebirds holding hands as they arrived at Crazy Horse Paris.

A few days later, the mom-of-one subtly confirmed their relationship when she rejected a fan's proposal during a concert.

"This guy is trying to get me to marry him and he has a ring in his hand," she told her fans. "No! I am dating someone else, for crying out f------ loud."

On X, Trudeau reposted a group photo with former Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko. The snap also featured Perry.

"Great to see you @kishida230. Katy and I were so glad to have the chance to sit down with you and Yuko," he wrote in the post. "Thank you, Fumio, for your friendship and your continued commitment to both the international rules-based order and to a better future for everyone."

On December 6, Perry went Instagram official with Trudeau by sharing a carousel of photos and videos from her Japan trip.

"tokyo times on tour and more( ◠‿◠ ) 🎄🍣🐡🥞💐☃️♥️," she captioned the post.

They also had a date night at a restaurant in The Big Mikan, where Perry and Bloom had dined before their breakup.

"Holidaze ♥️," Perry captioned a January photoset, which included a photo of the Canadian politician smiling as she kissed his cheek during a beach getaway.

The "Last Friday Night" hitmaker offered a more public glimpse into her relationship with Trudeau in February.

"♥️ let love be the revolution ♥️," Perry captioned a carousel of photos.

In one slide, they bundled up in winter gear as they stood close outdoors against a snow mountain backdrop. The update also featured a black-and-white image of the two sitting together at a dining table, looking relaxed as they enjoyed each other's company.

That same month, Trudeau's son Xavier opened up about Perry, saying, "She's cool; she's nice. We talked for hours, talking about my music. She gave me advice and next steps for me and stuff."

Perry and Trudeau stepped up the public displays in March with updates that featured a goofy selfie and a cozy date snap.

At the time, a source shared details about the duo's long-distance relationship.

"The priority for both of them is stability for the kids," the insider told People. "Katy and Justin have had to be flexible to make the relationship work."

They continued, "They travel whenever they can to spend time together. The long-distance dynamic was never a surprise to them. They really wanted to see where things could go, and have been determined to make it work."

In April, Perry and Trudeau brought their romance to Coachella, walking hand in hand through the event and sharing snacks along the way.

"heat checkin' these chickens," Perry captioned the snaps from the music festival.

Amid their busy schedules, Perry and Trudeau enjoyed a getaway in California in May.

"April showers bring May flowers," she shared in the caption.

One year after sparks first flew, Perry and Trudeau stepped onto the red carpet together for the first time at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on June 8, where her concert film, Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris, premiered.

They were also spotted together at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony on June 12.