Katy Perry is reportedly 'calling the shots' in her new relationship with Justin Trudeau, with a source claiming the singer is setting the agenda for the couple's public and philanthropic life together after they stepped out in Switzerland earlier this year.
Rumours linking Perry, 41, and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, 54, began last summer, shortly after hersplit from former fiancé Orlando Bloom. According to theNational Enquirer, the pair have since grown into a high profile pairing that blends celebrity influence with political recognition. Neither Perry nor Trudeau has publicly confirmed the relationship or the claims about how it works behind the scenes.
The idea that Perry is 'calling the shots' comes largely from one unnamed source quoted by the Enquirer. The source described a relationship in which the singer is very much in control.
'She's very happy with the direction they're heading in, probably because she's the one setting the agenda,' the source claimed. They added that Trudeau appears content with that dynamic, saying, 'Justin seems glad to let her take the lead.'
It is a portrayal that fits a familiar image of Perry as ambitious, highly strategic and comfortable directing attention rather than following it. The report claimsshe is eager to expand further into politics and philanthropyalongside the former Canadian leader, using her global profile to move into a more serious public role.
'There are doors Katy can open and attention she can attract that Justin never could on his own,' the source said. In that version of events, Trudeau brings political experience while Perry brings reach and visibility. The same source claimed the pair want to'make a positive impact on the world together.'
None of that has been said publicly by either Perry or Trudeau. What does exist, however, is a small number of visible appearances that have placed them in the kind of settings where celebrity, politics and influence tend to overlap.
The clearest example cited in the report came in January, when the pair travelled to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. According to the Enquirer, Perry drew attention as she supported Trudeau while he spoke during the Global Soft Power Summit.
Trudeau brought the stature of a former G7 leader, while Perry brought the star power of a global pop figure who can draw cameras almost instantly. Together, they appeared to fit neatly into the kind of image making that thrives in elite international circles.
Katy Perry spotted with Justin Trudeau at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. 👀🇨🇭pic.twitter.com/x5cBliKXxg
Source: International Business Times UK
