During a recent event in Phoenix, comedian Russell Brand openly criticized his ex-wife Katy Perry‘s budding relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Speaking at a Turning Point USA gathering, Brand expressed his discomfort with the connection, stating he was supportive of Perry’s previous relationship with actor Orlando Bloom, but not with Trudeau, whom he described as a “globalist stooge.”
Brand and Perry were married for two years, from 2010 to 2012, after meeting on the set of the film “Get Him to the Greek” in 2009. During his remarks, Brand addressed the audience, saying, “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.” His comments reflect a strong personal opinion regarding Perry’s current romantic interests.
Perry previously spoke about her marriage with Brand in a June 2013 interview with *Vogue*, where she described him as “a very smart man” and expressed her feelings of being blindsided by their separation. She noted that she had not heard from him since he texted her about the divorce on December 31, 2011. In her candid reflections, Perry mentioned the challenges within their relationship, stating that Brand had struggled with her independence during their time together.
After her marriage to Brand, Perry dated musician John Mayer on and off for three years, ending their relationship in 2015. She then began a relationship with Bloom in 2016, leading to an engagement in 2019 and the birth of their daughter, Daisy, in August 2020. Despite their engagement, Perry and Bloom eventually parted ways in June 2025.
Recently, Perry and Trudeau sparked romance rumors after being seen together in Montreal. Trudeau later attended one of Perry’s concerts, fueling speculation about their relationship. During a concert in Prague on October 30, 2023, Perry confirmed she was in a new relationship but did not disclose the identity of her partner, jokingly noting, “This guy is trying to get me to marry him, and he has a ring in his hand.”
In early November, Perry made their relationship Instagram official by sharing a series of photographs from her recent trip to Japan, which included images with Trudeau. This public acknowledgment comes amid ongoing discussions regarding her past relationships and the impact they have had on her personal life.
The interplay between Brand’s disapproval and Perry’s new romance highlights the complexities of their shared history. As both continue to navigate their personal journeys, the public remains intrigued by their past and present relationships.
