During the Tribeca Festival premiere of her concert film Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris, pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau shared a red-carpet embrace that ignited immediate pregnancy speculation.. Trudeau, 54, placed his hand on Perry’s stomach, a gesture she gently removed. Despite widespread online chatter, a source close to the couple told the Daily Mail that Perry, 41, is not pregnant, though the pair are in a “euphoric honeymoon phase” and open to having children in the future.

The 54-year-old former PM’s hand-on-stomach move at the Tribeca Festival

Video of the moment at the Tribeca Festival spread rapidly across social media, with fans parsing every frame. Some interpreted Trudeau’s hand placement as a telltale sign of a pregnancy, while others saw Perry’s swift removal of his hand as a deliberate deflection. The body-language debate underscores how quickly a single, intimate gesture on a red carpet can become a viral Rorschach test. According to the Daily Mail, insiders have consistently shut down the speculation, emphasizing that the couple is simply enjoying a happy phase.

Why Montecito’s 2024 robe-and-loose-clothing sighting set off earlier chatter

This isn’t the first time Perry and Trudeau have fueled pregnancy rumors. Earlier this year, Perry was photographed in Montecito, California , wearing loose clothing and draping a robe over her midscetion during a daytime outing with Trudeau. That sighting prompted a similar wave of online speculation. the recurring pattern—hand-on-belly, baggy clothes, strategic draping—has made the couple a recurring subject of intrigue, even as sources deny the rumors. As the Daily Mail reported, the earlier incident also ended with denials from insiders.

What insiders told Daily Mail about Perry’s pregnancy status and future plans

According to a source who spoke to the Daily Mail, Perry is not pregnant. The couple, the source said, is instead focused on their relationship and their children from previous relationships. (Perry has a daughter with actor Orlando Bloom; Trudeau has three children with his ex-wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.) The same insider noted that while starting a family together is not off the table, it is not currently in the cards. This leaves a key open question: Will the couple ever clarify the intent behind the red-capret gesture, or is the ambiguity itself part of their public image?

Canadians’ mixed reactions to Trudeau’s post-premiership behavior

The couple’s public display of affection has drawn not only international attention but also criticism from some Canadians. Commenters identifying as Canadian expressed disapproval of Trudeau’s behavior after his time in office, suggesting the former prime minister’s red-carpet antics are unbecoming . Others praised the moment as a genuine, human gesture. The split reaction highlights the complicated legacy of a leader who remains a polarizing figure even after stepping down. For now, the embrace—whether a calculated tease or a spontaneous moment—has ensured Perry and Trudeau remain in the spotlight, with the next chapter of their relationship still unwritten.