A high-visibility diplomatic lunch in Japan drew international attention after pop star Katy Perry joined former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Perry, 41, paused “The Lifetimes” world tour to attend the gathering, where Kishida thanked Trudeau for “continuing this friendship” even after both leaders stepped away from political life. The meeting blended celebrity prominence with diplomatic tradition, underscoring the persistent influence of former heads of government.
Kishida shared that “Former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau came to Japan with his partner Katy Perry and had lunch with us,” noting past cooperation between Japan and Canada, including joint work on the “Nikka Action Plan.” Kishida added, “I am glad that we are continuing this friendship,” and highlighted that Trudeau visited Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Archives during the G7 Summit, reflecting an ongoing interest in Japan’s historical legacy. Perry arrived in a green ensemble, standing beside Trudeau as they met with Kishida and his wife, Yuko.
The relationship between Perry and Trudeau has drawn widespread media attention since their first public appearance as a couple in October. Reports indicated they celebrated her birthday at a Paris cabaret before becoming more visible internationally. Trudeau’s ex-wife, Sophie Grégoire, addressed the public scrutiny during an appearance on the “Arlene Is Alone” podcast. She said, “We’re all human beings and stuff affects us… I choose to try to listen to the music instead of the noise,” emphasizing the importance of emotional resilience. Grégoire also noted that despite their separation, “We have separate lives, but we have one family life,” citing their commitment to co-parenting their three children.
Perry, who recently ended her engagement to Orlando Bloom, shares a daughter with the actor. Her presence at the diplomatic lunch adds another chapter to a year marked by high-profile personal and professional changes, while the meeting itself highlights how global figures—political and cultural—continue shaping international narratives long after leaving official office.
