Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau donned a homemade Halloween costume that has triggered speculation about a connection to pop star Katy Perry. On social media, Trudeau shared a photo of himself alongside his youngest son, Hadrien, in what appeared to be a playful nod to Perry’s viral “Left Shark” moment from her Super Bowl halftime performance in February 2015.
In the Instagram post, Trudeau wore an inflatable shark costume, complete with a bloody surfboard featuring a noticeable bite mark. Hadrien complemented the outfit with a wetsuit and fake blood smeared across his face. Trudeau captioned the image, “Ready for Halloween with Hadrien: he’s the surfer, I’m the shark. We built the costume together — a little father-son Halloween teamwork.”
The mention of “Left Shark” refers to a memorable part of Perry’s 2015 performance, where one dancer in a shark costume, standing to Perry’s left, danced less rhythmically than the other. This quirky persona became a viral sensation, leading many to speculate whether Trudeau intended to reference it with his costume choice.
The timing of Trudeau’s post is notable as he and Perry have been seen together multiple times since the summer of 2023. Recent sightings include Trudeau attending one of Perry’s concerts in Montreal, where he was seen enjoying the show among the crowd. Their interactions have drawn public interest, especially following Perry’s split from fiancé Orlando Bloom in July 2023, after nearly a decade together.
Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire, announced their separation in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage. The couple shares three children: Hadrien, Xavier, and Ella-Grace. Meanwhile, Perry and Bloom share a daughter, Daisy, born in August 2020. Despite their separation, Bloom and Perry have committed to co-parenting Daisy, emphasizing their shared priority of raising her with love and stability.
Responses to Trudeau’s costume have varied, with some fans celebrating the playful reference to pop culture while others remain focused on the relationship rumors circulating between the former politician and the singer. Neither Trudeau nor Perry has publicly addressed the speculation surrounding their relationship.
As the Halloween festivities continue, Trudeau’s costume has not only captured the spirit of the holiday but also reignited interest in his personal life and connections to the entertainment world. Whether or not the costume was a deliberate nod to Perry, it has certainly added an entertaining twist to the season’s celebrations.
