Red Flags That Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau's Romance Won't Last From Our Relationship Coach

In July 2025, news broke that pop star Katy Perry and former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau might be a thing. Of course, this was shocking news to many, as Perry had just publicly split from her fiance, actor Orlando Bloom, at the beginning of that month. Trudeau had been single since parting ways with his wife, Sophie Grégoire, in 2023 after being married to her for 18 years. While Perry and Trudeau seem to be enjoying their time together, the public has been confused, with the general consensus being that they don't fit well together and they're moving too fast. "Interesting, not on my bingo card," one person joked on Reddit.

We have to admit that the timeline does seem a bit puzzling, so we enlisted the help of Teresha Young, a multi-award-winning international wellness and relationship coach, who pointed out a few things that seem to be off in Perry and Trudeau's newfound romance. "Whenever a new relationship blossoms soon after the end of long-term partnerships, it naturally raises questions about emotional readiness," Young explains exclusively to Glam. "When two people come together after significant breakups, there's a risk of mistaking lust or the initial excitement for deeper emotional connection," she tells us, adding, "It's important that Katy and Justin take the time to reflect honestly on their feelings and intentions, ensuring they're not simply seeking comfort or filling a void after heartbreak but are genuinely ready for something meaningful and substantial, if that's what they both are looking for." Ultimately, the two could certainly make it last, but it will require some work to overcome early red flags.

Being similar doesn't mean you're truly compatible, and while both Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are public figures, at first glance, they don't seem that compatible — at least from what we know about them. "They come from very different worlds, one a global pop star, the other a former prime minister," Teresha Young tells us exclusively. "Whilst differences can be intriguing, sustaining a relationship over the long term depends on finding true common ground and shared values."

Of course, navigating different core values in a relationship is possible, but more often than not, it tends to bring friction to everyday life. "He's free from the ties of office and his marriage," a Canadian society source told Page Six in October 2025 when new photos of the pair surfaced online, adding that his relationship with Perry is "a bit of a midlife crisis." The vast differences between the two are one of the main reasons Young isn't so sure their romance will last. "Though such contrasts can make for an exciting pairing, the real test will be whether they can bridge those differences and build meaningful connection," the relationship coach explains, adding, "If they're able to embrace and truly appreciate what sets them apart, rather than letting it drive a wedge between them, their relationship could ultimately become stronger for it." Perry and Trudeau have only been linked for a few months so far, so it's still difficult to assess whether their relationship is serious or just a rebound.

Both Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have children from their previous relationships. The pop star shared one daughter, Daisy Dove, with Orlando Bloom, while the politician and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau have two sons and one daughter (Xavier, Hadrien, and Ella-Grace). Now, meeting your partner's children is important, but timing is known to be crucial. In fact, your partner not wanting you to meet their family might not be a red flag after all, but only under certain circumstances.

Interestingly, Perry and Trudeau didn't wait long, as the former prime minister attended Perry's Lifetimes Tour concert in Montreal, Québec, together with Ella-Grace. "Whilst this may seem innocent, early introductions in a new relationship can add layers of emotional complexity," Teresha Young explains exclusively to Glam. "The ideal is to ensure a relationship is stable and meaningful before involving children, to help safeguard everyone's emotional wellbeing and allowing the relationship to develop at a natural, healthy pace." Now, only time will tell whether these red flags end up being too much for the pop princess and the politician.