Comedian Russell Brand publicly criticized his ex-wife Katy Perry‘s relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a recent event in Phoenix, Arizona. Speaking at a Turning Point USA gathering, Brand expressed discontent with Perry’s new romance, stating he was supportive of her previous relationship with actor Orlando Bloom but found Trudeau unacceptable.
Brand, who was married to Perry from 2010 to 2012, made his feelings clear to the audience. “Look, Katy Perry, I was married to her. I love her still… but, Justin Trudeau? C’mon, man. Don’t put me in a category with that guy. That globalist stooge,” he remarked. His comments reflect not only personal sentiment but also a critique of Trudeau’s political image.
Perry and Brand met on the set of the film Get Him to the Greek in 2009 and had a whirlwind marriage. In a past interview with Vogue in June 2013, Perry described Brand as “a very smart man, a magical man,” acknowledging that their relationship was complicated. She noted, “I hadn’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me on December 31, 2011.”
After their separation, Perry dated musician John Mayer on and off for three years, ultimately ending their relationship in 2015. She then began a relationship with Orlando Bloom in 2016. Following a brief breakup in 2017, they got engaged in 2019 and welcomed their daughter, Daisy, in August 2020. The couple eventually called off their engagement and split in June 2025.
In her song “Bandaids,” Perry hinted at the challenges in her relationship with Bloom, expressing feelings of disappointment through lyrics like, “Got so used to you letting me down.” The music video depicts her losing her wedding ring, symbolizing the struggles they faced.
Speculation surrounding Perry’s relationship with Trudeau intensified after they were seen dining together in Montreal. He later attended one of her concerts with his daughter. During a concert in Prague on October 30, 2023, Perry confirmed she was in a new relationship but did not disclose the name of her partner at the time. “This guy is trying to get me to marry him, and he has a ring in his hand,” she told concertgoers, adding, “No! I am dating someone else for crying out loud.”
Perry recently made her relationship with Trudeau Instagram official, sharing photos from a trip to Japan, some featuring the former Prime Minister. The evolving dynamics of Perry’s romantic life continue to attract public attention, especially given Brand’s pointed remarks.
As the story unfolds, it highlights the complexities of relationships in the public eye, intertwining personal history with current affairs.
