A Timeline of Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau’s Relationship

A few years ago, the idea of Katy Perry dating Justin Trudeau would have sounded too random to be true — but in 2025, everything changed.

The couple first came together over the summer, shocking fans as whispers — followed by photos and videos — linked them together. From there, the Cali-born singer and politician would be seen getting cozy amid the former’s Lifetimes Tour and packing on the PDA during her downtime, proving that they were way more than just friends.

Their romance came after both parties underwent very public breakups. The month before the pop star was first seen with the former Canadian prime minister, she and longterm partner Orlando Bloom — with whom she shares daughter Daisy — split up after nine years of dating.

“Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting,” the exes’ rep told Billboard shortly afterward. “They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is — and always will be — raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.”

Trudeau’s separation from Sophie Grégoire took place in August 2023, with the pair announcing they were parting ways after 18 years of marriage, during which time they welcomed three kids together. With Perry freshly single and Trudeau more than a year into his bachelor era, one thing led to another, and boom — the onetime leader of the Great White North realized that California Gurls really are unforgettable.

As the couple continues to share their love with the world, keep reading to see Billboard‘s updating timeline of their romance below.