Justin Trudeau pursuing Katy Perry ever since 'easy connection' on first date, says source

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s unexpected romance seems to be blossoming, according to a new PEOPLE report.

The pair, who were first spotted together in Montreal in July, have continued to stay in touch and sources say Trudeau has been “pursuing” the Grammy-nominated singer ever since.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s relationship heats up after summer outings

After a string of sightings earlier this year including cozy dinner dates in Montreal and a stroll with a dog near the city’s Taverne Atlantic - Perry, 40, and Trudeau, 53, have reportedly been growing closer. The relationship first sparked public interest when the duo were photographed kissing on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara.

A source close to the pop icon told PEOPLE that their connection developed naturally. “When she first hung out with Justin, she wasn’t looking to date, but they stayed in touch. They have many shared interests and a lot to talk about,” the insider said.

Source says Justin Trudeau has been ‘pursuing’ Katy Perry since July

According to the report, Trudeau has made extra efforts to see Perry, even flying to California during a break in her Lifetimes Tour. “He’s been pursuing her since,” the source added. “They have an easy connection. She finds him attractive. He’s been very respectful.”

Neither Perry nor Trudeau has commented publicly on their rumored relationship, and representatives for both have not responded to requests for comment.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau bonded after their first meeting in Montreal

Their first meeting reportedly took place in July when Perry was performing in Montreal. Trudeau attended her concert at the Bell Centre and later joined her for dinner at Le Violon. A source previously told PEOPLE that the chemistry between them was “instant.”

“They are interested in each other, but it will take a while to see where this goes,” the insider said in August. “She is traveling around the world, and he is figuring out his life now that he is no longer prime minister of Canada, but there is an attraction.”

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are navigating new chapters

Perry’s reported new romance comes after her split from longtime partner Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares a 5-year-old daughter, Daisy. In July, the pair confirmed their separation after nine years of an on-off relationship. “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,” their joint statement read.

Meanwhile, Trudeau announced his separation from wife Sophie Gregoire in 2023. The former couple share three children: Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrian.

As both stars navigate post-breakup life, sources suggest their shared optimism and similar worldviews have drawn them closer. “Both are idealists and still live in a world where they think they can make improvements, although it has gotten more difficult,” a source told PEOPLE.

Whether this unexpected cross-border romance will turn into something lasting remains to be seen but for now, insiders say the chemistry between the “California Gurls” singer and the former Canadian eader is undeniable.