Overview

• The photos depict the singer and the former Canadian prime minister kissing and embracing on Perry’s 24‑metre yacht, the Caravelle, off the California coast.
• An eyewitness on a nearby whale‑watching boat said they realized it was Trudeau after spotting his distinctive Haida raven tattoo on his left arm.
• Multiple outlets report the pictures were taken in late September near Santa Barbara and were released October 11, prompting global pickup.
• The pair were first linked in July after a dinner at Montreal’s Le Violon and a stroll in Mount Royal Park, with Trudeau later seen at Perry’s Lifetimes tour stop in Canada.
• Earlier reports suggested their interaction had cooled in August, but the new images have renewed interest as both remain publicly silent about their status.