Katy Perry shows up at diplomatic lunch in Japan dressed to the nines, then former prime minister reveals what he really thinks about Trudeau’s ‘partner’

Pop star Katy Perry turned heads in Japan this week as she joined her boyfriend, former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, for a high-profile diplomatic-style lunch. The 41-year-old singer briefly stepped away from her world tour to meet with former Japanese leader Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko Kishida, marking one of the couple’s most public appearances together yet.

According to Fox News, Perry arrived in a striking green two-piece ensemble paired with black tights, a coordinating turtleneck, and sleek boots, giving the meeting a touch of pop-celebrity glamour. Trudeau, dressed in a sharp grey suit, stood beside her as the pair exchanged greetings, posed for photos, and engaged in friendly conversation with the Kishidas.

The moment carried extra weight when Kishida openly acknowledged the couple’s relationship – a rare on-record confirmation from a former head of government. Having served as Prime Minister from 2021 to 2024, Kishida’s remarks effectively placed Perry and Trudeau’s partnership in the public diplomatic spotlight, signaling just how official their connection has become.

Kishida publicly called Perry Trudeau’s partner during their meeting

Kishida shared a message on Instagram about the lunch. He wrote that former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau came to Japan with his partner Katy Perry and had lunch with them. This was a clear official recognition of their relationship during a diplomatic meeting.

Kishida thanked Trudeau for continuing their friendship even after both left office. He remembered how they worked together many times to strengthen relations between their countries, including creating the Nikka Action Plan. Kishida also praised Trudeau for visiting the Atomic Bomb Archives during the G7 Hiroshima Summit.

Trudeau and Perry made their first public appearance as a couple on October 25. They were seen holding hands while leaving Crazy Horse Paris. They were celebrating Perry’s 41st birthday at the cabaret show. The pop star has been making headlines with her Halloween appearances recently.

Trudeau’s ex-wife, Sophie Grégoire, recently talked about how she handles the attention around his new relationship. The couple split in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. On the Arlene Is Alone podcast, Grégoire explained how she deals with the publicity. She said she chooses to listen to the music instead of the noise. Just like some travelers face unexpected surprises during their trips, dealing with public attention can bring its own challenges.

Grégoire and Trudeau share three children: Xavier, 18, Ella-Grace, 16, and Hadrien, 11. She said they have separate lives but one family life. Perry also recently ended her relationship with Orlando Bloom in July after dating for over a decade. They share a 5-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove.