The unexpected romance between pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to be gaining ground, according to sources close to the singer. After being first linked in July, the couple has been spotted getting increasingly intimate, including a recent get-together on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, where they were photographed kissing.

According to a source close to Perry, cited by People, the relationship has evolved naturally. “When she first dated Justin, she wasn't looking to date, but they stayed in touch,” the source revealed.

“They share a lot of interests and talk about them a lot, but Katy was dealing with too much to even think about dating at the time.”

Katy Perry and her separation from Orlando Bloom

The 40-year-old artist is currently going through a difficult personal time after her separation from Orlando Bloom, with whom she has a 5-year-old daughter, Daisy, was confirmed.

Despite this, the connection with Trudeau, 53, has only grown stronger. According to the same source, the former president has been persistent in his approach: "After spending their first time together in Montreal in July, Trudeau has been pursuing her ever since. He even flew to California to see her during a break from his tour." The source added that Perry finds Trudeau attractive and appreciates that he has been “very respectful” throughout. This “easy connection” seems to have emerged from their first meeting, when they were spotted walking their dog and having dinner together in Montreal, followed by Trudeau attending Perry's concert at the Bell Center in the same city. While neither has publicly commented on the status of their relationship, the facts suggest that their mutual attraction is undeniable. Both are going through stages of transition: Perry is immersed in her Lifetimes Tour, which will run until December, while Trudeau is redefining his life after leaving active politics. Meanwhile, Perry and Bloom's representatives issued a joint statement in July, confirming that their priority remains raising their daughter Daisy “with love, stability, and mutual respect.” Trudeau, meanwhile,He also ended his marriage to Sophie Gregoire in 2023, with whom he shares three children.