Justin Trudeau’s Halloween costume featuring a shark has led fans to believe it’s a subtle reference to his alleged relationship with Katy Perry, amid ongoing rumors and recent public appearances together.
On October 31, 2025, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted a photo on Instagram with his 11-year-old son, Hadrien, showcasing their homemade Halloween costumes. Trudeau appeared in an inflatable shark outfit, while Hadrien wore a sleeveless wetsuit with fake blood, posing with a surfboard that had a bite mark. In the caption, Trudeau explained, ‘Ready for Halloween with Hadrien: he’s the surfer, I’m the shark (to his left). We built the costume together — a little father-son Halloween teamwork.’ The post quickly went viral, with many noting the potential connection to Katy Perry.
The costume is being interpreted as a nod to ‘Left Shark,’ a meme from Katy Perry’s 2015 Super Bowl halftime performance. During that show, two dancers in shark costumes accompanied Perry, and the shark on her left gained notoriety for its clumsy, off-beat dancing, becoming an internet phenomenon. Trudeau’s specific wording in the caption, emphasizing ‘to his left,’ aligns perfectly with this reference, suggesting a playful acknowledgment of Perry’s past viral moment.
Rumors of a romance between Trudeau and Perry have been circulating since summer 2025. They were first seen together at one of Perry’s concerts in Montreal, where Trudeau was reportedly in the audience, enthusiastically singing along. In early August, they were photographed holding hands during a stroll in Paris, further fueling speculation about their relationship. Despite the sightings, neither has made any public statements confirming or denying the rumors.
Trudeau’s personal life has been in the spotlight since his separation from his wife, Sophie Grégoire, in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage. The couple shares three children: Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien. Trudeau served as Canada’s prime minister from 2015 until January 2025, and since leaving office, he has maintained a lower public profile, though his social media activity continues to draw attention.
On Perry’s side, she ended her engagement to actor Orlando Bloom in July 2025 after nearly ten years together. The couple had been engaged since Valentine’s Day 2019 and share a daughter, Daisy, born in August 2020. Representatives for both confirmed the separation, stating that they are shifting their relationship to focus on co-parenting Daisy with ‘love, stability, and mutual respect,’ and they plan to continue appearing together as a family.
The Halloween costume has sparked widespread discussion on social media platforms, with fans and commentators debating whether it was an intentional reference to Perry. Some see it as a clever, subtle way for Trudeau to address the rumors without direct confirmation, while others view it as a coincidence. As of now, no official comments have been released by Trudeau, Perry, or their representatives regarding the costume’s inspiration or the relationship rumors. The incident highlights how public figures’ personal lives are often scrutinized and interpreted through their actions and social media posts.