Russell Brand unloads on ex Katy Perry for dating Justin Trudeau: 'She took it too far’

Russell Brand wants ex-wife Katy Perry to reconsider her relationship with Justin Trudeau
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Russell Brand is not happy abiur ex-wife Katy Perry dating Justin Trudeau(@katyperry/Instagram, Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )
Russell Brand is not happy abiur ex-wife Katy Perry dating Justin Trudeau(@katyperry/Instagram, Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )


LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Looks like Russell Brand has a few thoughts, and he is not holding back. The comedian recently reacted to his ex-wife Katy Perry and her reported romance with Justin Trudeau, and he definitely had something to say.


Instead of sharing it on Instagram or any other social media platform, Brand spoke about it during the Wednesday, April 22 episode of 'The Megyn Kelly Show' when he was asked how he feels about Perry dating the former Canadian leader.

“I've put up with a lot with that ex-wife of mine, but you took it too far, KP,” he said about Perry’s latest romance. Brand quickly changed the mood and spoke about Perry’s former partner, Orlando Bloom. “Legolas! I love that guy!” he said while mimicking Bloom's 'Lord of the Rings' Elven character.

Russell Brand takes part in a discussion at Esquire Townhouse, Carlton House Terrace on October 14, 2017 in London, England.
Russell Brand takes part in a discussion at Esquire Townhouse, Carlton House Terrace on October 14, 2017 in London, England (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Russell Brand takes sharp aim at Justin Trudeau over Katy Perry romance

During the conversation, he referred to Trudeau as “Fidel Castro's spawn,” and continued to question his actions while in office. Trudeau served as prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025 and led the Liberal Party from 2013 until stepping down in 2025.

“I do not like that Trudeau,” Brand said, explaining that he disagreed with Trudeau “having a go at them truckers,” a reference to the use of the Emergencies Act in 2022 to bring an end to the Freedom Convoy protests.

Katy Perry performs onstage during iHeartRadio Q102's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at the Wells Fargo Center on December 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Katy Perry performs onstage during iHeartRadio Q102's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at the Wells Fargo Center on December 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

He also criticized Trudeau for trying to appear “ultra woke,” bringing up a moment in Parliament when a war veteran was honored, which Trudeau later called a “terrible mistake.”

Brand continued, “I specifically don't like what is typified by those good-looking politicians - Obama, Macron, Blair - they're sort of good-looking, and they're charming,” he said. “But you think... who do you work for, really? Who's running this? Because it can't be you.”

The conversation circled back to Perry when Brand asked if she and Trudeau were still together. After learning they were, he joked, “Keep checking. She could come to her senses any minute.”

Inside Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s relationship journey

Rumors of a romance between Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau first surfaced in July 2025, when the two were seen at a cosy dinner in Montreal. Days later, Trudeau showed up at Perry’s concert, adding fuel to the buzz. By September, intimate yacht photos near Santa Barbara took things to another level.

MAPLE, ON - SEPTEMBER 19: Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau speaks to supporters during a campaign
Justin Trudeau speaks to supporters during a campaign stop on September 19, 2021, in Maple, Canada (Getty Images)

They went public in October during Perry’s 41st birthday in Paris, followed by a social media debut in December. The couple rang in 2026 together on a holiday trip, and as of April, they attended the Coachella festival for both weekends. 

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