Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have stepped out publicly as a couple for the first time. The pair celebrated the singer’s 41st birthday at Paris’ famous Crazy Horse cabaret on Saturday, where they were photographed leaving the venue smiling and holding hands. Perry wore a striking red dress, while Trudeau opted for an all-black ensemble.
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The couple were first romantically linked during the summer, after they were seen together on a date in Montreal. The sighting came shortly after the pop star reportedly ended her engagement to actor Orlando Bloom in June. Their romance appeared to develop further when they were spotted last month sharing a kiss aboard a yacht near Santa Barbara.
According to a source speaking to People magazine, Perry and Trudeau are “quite taken with each other”, despite both juggling demanding schedules and family responsibilities. They are said to share many interests and enjoy discussing serious topics, allowing their connection to grow gradually on both an intellectual and romantic level.
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Both stars have children from previous relationships—Perry is mother to five-year-old Daisy, while Trudeau shares three children with his ex-wife Sophie Grégoire. Friends of the pair acknowledge that co-parenting and travel commitments may slow the pace of their relationship, but believe they are willing to make the effort to see where things lead.
