Love is in the air for pop superstar Katy Perry, who has officially confirmed her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The pair were spotted sharing affectionate moments on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, sparking waves of excitement and curiosity.
Rumors of their budding romance had been swirling since July when they enjoyed a private dinner in Montreal, though neither had publicly commented—until now.
A Family Legacy of High-Profile Romances
Justin Trudeau may have inherited more than just his political acumen from his father, Pierre Trudeau, who was a charismatic and famously dashing Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1984
. Pierre had a well-documented history of dating prominent actresses, including Barbra Streisand and Kim Cattrall, proving that politics and celebrity have long intertwined in the Trudeau family.
Kim Cattrall’s Hollywood Affair
Kim Cattrall, the iconic star of Sex and the City, is rumored to have dated Pierre Trudeau in 1981.
Cattrall once described him as “incredibly sexy, soft-spoken, smart, and sensitive.”
The romance even caused a humorous mix-up in 2016 when CBS mistakenly identified a photo of Kim with Pierre as a photo of Justin’s mother during a 60 Minutes feature.
Barbra Streisand’s Brief Romance
Before Kim, Pierre Trudeau shared a relationship with Barbra Streisand in the late 1960s.
At the time, Streisand was 27 and Trudeau was 50, and she later admitted the age difference contributed to their split.
In her memoir My Name Is Barbra, Streisand described Trudeau as “dapper, intelligent, and endlessly curious,” praising his adventurous spirit but noting, “My brain was in love, but not my body.”
They remained friends until Pierre’s passing in 2000.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Senatorial Marriage
Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor also mixed love with politics when she married U.S. Senator John Warner in 1976 after breaking up with Richard Burton.
Their wedding on Warner’s farm in Virginia drew massive attention, but the marriage ended in 1982.
Taylor later admitted that life as a senator’s wife left her lonely and dissatisfied, confessing that she struggled with the restrictions of a political lifestyle despite her love for Warner.
Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden’s Activist Love
After her divorce from Roger Vadim, Jane Fonda wasted no time marrying activist-politician Tom Hayden in 1973.
The pair devoted themselves to civil rights and antiwar activism, even founding a performing arts camp for disadvantaged children in California.
Their 17-year marriage blended romance with shared political and philanthropic missions before ending in divorce in 1990.
Montel Williams and Kamala Harris
Talk show host Montel Williams had a brief romance with Kamala Harris in 2001, back when she was working for the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.
The couple shared a commitment to public service—Williams as a former U.S. Marine and Navy serviceman, and Harris in law and politics.
Though the relationship was short-lived, it remains a fascinating glimpse into Harris’s early personal life.
Lembit Öpik and Gabriela Irimia’s Tabloid Affair
Former Lib Dem leader Lembit Öpik gained notoriety for his fling with Romanian singer Gabriela Irimia of the Cheeky Girls.
Their relationship, which started after Öpik’s split with weather presenter Siân Lloyd, made headlines thanks to the pair’s significant age gap and public antics, including a brief engagement at Rome’s Trevi Fountain.
Marilyn Monroe and the Kennedys
Few celebrity-politician romances have captured the public imagination like Marilyn Monroe’s alleged affairs with President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert Kennedy.
Monroe’s legendary 1962 performance at Madison Square Garden for JFK’s birthday only fueled speculation.
Her tragic death at 36 sparked decades of rumors connecting her relationships with the Kennedys to her untimely demise.
Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy
Former model Carla Bruni married former French President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008 following a whirlwind romance.
Bruni admitted that politics was never her passion, but love led her into the public eye.
Their time in power was tense, marked by personal fears and political scrutiny, and Bruni remains fiercely loyal to Sarkozy even as he serves a prison sentence for criminal conspiracy linked to his 2007 presidential campaign.
Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Actress Cheryl Hines has been married to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. since 2014.
Their low-key wedding in Massachusetts reflected a mix of Hollywood glamour and political legacy.
Despite a recent scandal involving Kennedy, sources suggest the couple has worked through challenges, with Hines even considering relocating to D.C. to stay close to her husband in his influential role.
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Democratic Senator Hughes
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph married Democratic Senator Hughes in 2005 after dating for two years.
Their long-distance arrangement, necessitated by demanding careers, initially raised eyebrows.
Ralph explains that commuting and seeing each other only every two weeks has surprisingly worked for them, proving that love between celebrities and politicians can survive unconventional setups.