A high-profile celebrity pairing sparked fresh buzz after new photos showed pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sharing a PDA moment on a yacht. The latest report reveals that Trudeau’s close friends believe Perry “staged” the images. Their claims have sparked speculation about what really happened behind the scenes.
Sources say Justin Trudeau’s friends believe Katy Perry ‘staged’ yacht photos
A new celebrity rumor has surfaced involving Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry.
According to ShuterScoop, Trudeau’s close friends believe that the widely circulated photos showing him and Perry kissing on her yacht were not as spontaneous as they appeared. “Come on, it’s too perfect,” one insider reportedly told the outlet. “A tourist with a telephoto lens just happens to drift by off Santa Barbara at sunset? Please.”
Paparazzi published the photos last week, showing Perry, 40, and Trudeau, 53, embracing aboard her luxury yacht The Caravelle. Several sources close to Trudeau claimed the shots were “strategically choreographed,” implying that the singer controlled how the moment unfolded. “Katy understands image better than anyone,” another insider said. “That yacht was her stage. She knew what she was doing.”
Friends of Trudeau further stated that the politician believed the encounter was private and had not anticipated the level of media attention that followed. “Justin thought it was private,” one source explained. “He’s not into performative romance.” The alleged setup has reportedly caused frustration within Trudeau’s circle, who view the timing and visibility of the photos as suspiciously calculated.
A veteran Hollywood publicist offered context, suggesting Perry’s media instincts may have influenced the presentation of the photos rather than the authenticity of the relationship itself. “Katy doesn’t fake love — she frames it,” the source told ShuterScoop. “She knows how to make a moment work. That kiss wasn’t scandal — it was strategy.”
