Just days after photos of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry kissing aboard a yacht surfaced online, Trudeau’s ex-wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau posted a reflective and emotionally charged video on Instagram that many fans interpreted as a response to the headlines.
In the video shared on October 13, Sophie, 50, spoke about the fleeting nature of love and time:
“The people, the places [and] even the moments that once felt infinite — time asks us to not cling to them and yet we do. I do, because to hold on feels safer than to let go.” She added, “But love was never about possession. It was always about presence.”
Her caption echoed the sentiment:
“Nothing we love is meant to be kept forever. People, places, moments — they’re all meant to be lived, not possessed… Let yourself love what’s here, without trying to make it stay.”
The post came just two days after Daily Mail published photos of Trudeau, 53, and Perry, 40, sharing PDA aboard Perry’s yacht off the coast of California. The pair were seen embracing and kissing, confirming months of speculation about their relationship, which began after they were spotted dining together in Montreal earlier this summer.
Sophie and Justin were married for 18 years before announcing their separation in August 2023. They share three children: Xavier, 17, Ella-Grace, 16, and Hadrien, 11.
Reactions to Sophie’s post were mixed. Some followers praised her vulnerability and poetic message, calling her an “inspiration.” Others questioned the timing, suggesting it was a subtle response to her ex-husband’s new romance.
Whether intentional or not, Sophie’s words struck a chord — reminding many that healing, presence, and letting go are part of the journey, even when the spotlight is watching.
