One year after their romance began in Montreal, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are celebrating an important milestone together. The singer and former Canadian prime minister spent their first anniversary in the South of France, enjoying a relaxed summer escape with friends.
The couple were photographed on July 28, 2026 — exactly one year after their first date. Perry and Trudeau spent the day aboard a boat, taking selfies, relaxing in the Mediterranean sunshine and sharing affectionate moments away from their increasingly public schedules.
From Montreal to the South of France
Their relationship began on July 28, 2025, when Perry and Trudeau went on their first date in Montreal. What initially attracted intense curiosity has since developed into a relationship the pair are increasingly comfortable sharing publicly.
Their anniversary comes during a particularly busy European summer for Perry. The pop star has been performing at festivals across the continent, and Trudeau has joined her for several stops.
Earlier in July, Perry shared a photo of Trudeau kissing her in Stuttgart, Germany, where he was also spotted supporting her during her performance at the Stuttgart Jazz Open. He later joined her in Aix-les-Bains, France, even appearing in a playful video dancing alongside Perry and members of her crew.
The South of France offered a change of pace. Away from stages and red carpets, the couple appeared relaxed as they enjoyed time on the water with friends — a fitting way to mark the anniversary of the date that started their relationship.
A romance increasingly in the spotlight
Over the past year, Perry and Trudeau have gradually become more open about their relationship.
They made their romance Instagram official during a trip to Japan in December 2025, before making their red-carpet debut as a couple in June 2026 at the Tribeca Festival premiere of Perry’s concert film, Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris.
It was during the Tribeca appearance that Perry spoke particularly openly about the relationship, describing Trudeau as “the love of her life” and explaining that being with him had given her a greater sense of stability.
Trudeau was equally affectionate at the premiere. Having already watched Perry’s concert three times, he joked that he had been paying more attention to her than to the show itself.
A new chapter for Katy Perry
The relationship has unfolded during a period of significant change for Perry, both personally and professionally. Alongside her European performances and the release of her concert film, the singer has entered a new chapter of her public life — one in which her relationship with Trudeau has become increasingly visible.
Their worlds may appear very different: Perry is one of global pop culture’s most recognizable figures, while Trudeau spent years at the centre of Canadian politics. Yet their appearances together over the past year have shown a relationship that seems comfortable moving between concerts, international events, red carpets and private escapes.
Now, exactly a year after their first date, their anniversary in the South of France brings the story back to something much simpler: two people celebrating a year together under the Mediterranean sun.
