Justin Trudeau's recent Halloween costume has sparked a flurry of online speculation, with many suggesting it was a subtle nod to his rumored girlfriend, pop superstar Katy Perry. The former Canadian Prime Minister, 53, took to Instagram on Friday, October 31, 2025, to share photos of himself dressed as a shark alongside his son Hadrien, who was costumed as a bloodied surfer.
In the caption, Trudeau wrote, "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". While the costume seemed like a fun, festive activity, eagle-eyed fans were quick to draw parallels to Perry's iconic 2015 Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show performance. During the performance, Perry was accompanied by dancers in bright blue shark costumes, one of whom became known as "Left Shark" due to its slightly uncoordinated moves.
Trudeau's choice to dress as a shark, particularly emphasizing that he was "to his left," immediately triggered associations with Perry's "Left Shark". The color of Trudeau's shark costume, a similar neon blue to the Super Bowl costumes, further fueled the speculation.
The online reaction has been swift and enthusiastic. "Katy Perry is holding the camera 100% for this shark photo," one user commented. Canadian singer Béatrice Martin, also known as Cœur de pirate, chimed in, calling the costume "pretty iconic, actually". Another user playfully suggested that someone should dress up as Katy Perry so that Trudeau and Perry "could pretend to be together," highlighting the romantic subtext perceived by many.
The rumored relationship between Trudeau and Perry first gained traction when they were spotted at a restaurant in Montreal in July 2025. Trudeau also attended Perry's show in Montreal. Since then, they have been seen together on a yacht in California and made their first public appearance as a couple in Paris the week before Halloween.
According to one source, Perry wasn't expecting to fall for someone so soon after her split but found that Trudeau "ticked every box for her," citing his humor, charisma, respect, and emotional intelligence. Some fans believe that Trudeau's shark costume is a playful way of acknowledging the relationship without making an official statement.
Whether Trudeau's costume was a deliberate reference to Katy Perry or simply a coincidental choice remains unconfirmed. However, the internet is largely convinced that it was a clever and affectionate nod to his rumored girlfriend, further fueling the public's fascination with the potential power couple. The incident highlights how even seemingly simple actions by public figures can be interpreted and amplified in the age of social media, creating a whirlwind of speculation and excitement.
