'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
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Notable Quotes
"Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I'm rooting for to take the Cup."
— Justin Trudeau , Politician
"Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup."
— Justin Trudeau , Politician
"Boyfriend duties call."
— Justin Trudeau , Politician
"Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup."
— Justin Trudeau , Politician
"'Boyfriend duties call.'"
— Justin Trudeau , Politician
"'Boyfriend duties call.'"
— Justin Trudeau , Politician
"And actually that show was after I met the love of my life, and so I felt very anchored by that because I’m a little bit like a rainbow kite."
— Katy Perry , Celebrity
"I think that, yes, I did follow the butterfly, and I never knew really what the butterfly meant to me."
— Katy Perry , Celebrity
"Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup."
— Justin Trudeau , Politician
"Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup."
— Justin Trudeau , Politician
"Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I'm rooting for to take the Cup."
— Justin Trudeau , Politician
Key People
Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist through the Gates Foundation.
Retired English football star and global icon.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Former Canadian Prime Minister who recently faced criticism for skipping Canada's World Cup match.
Katy Perry is an American singer-songwriter known for her chart-topping hits.
An award-winning American actor and environmental activist.
Mike Myers is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his work in films such as 'Austin Powers' and 'Shrek.'
Former Prime Minister of Canada and father of Justin Trudeau, regarded as one of Canada's most influential politicians.
Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Deadpool'.
Actor and longtime friend of David Beckham.
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Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, instead of Canada's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto, to support his girlfriend, Katy Perry, who performed at the U.S. game.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the ... in Inglewood, California, instead of Canada's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in ... , to support his girlfriend, Katy Perry, who performed at the U.S. game.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the ... in Inglewood, California, instead of Canada's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in ... , to support his girlfriend, Katy Perry, who performed at the U.S. game.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to online criticism after attending the United States' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to support girlfriend Katy Perry, while missing Canada's first game of the tournament on the same day.
At the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, pop star Katy Perry publicly revealed that former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the 'love of her life.'
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose to attend Team USA's opening World Cup match, where his girlfriend Katy Perry performed, over supporting Team Canada's opening game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay, choosing to be with his girlfriend Katy Perry, who performed at the event, instead of supporting Canada's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the ... , where his girlfriend Katy Perry performed, instead of Canada's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in ... .
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, instead of Canada's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto, to support his girlfriend, Katy Perry, who performed at the U.S. game.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States' World ... in Inglewood, California, instead of Canada's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in ... , to support his girlfriend, Katy Perry, who performed at the U.S. game.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing intense public backlash after skipping Canada's FIFA World Cup fixture to attend a United States match alongside his girlfriend, pop star Katy Perry.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his decision to attend the U.S. World Cup opener, where his girlfriend Katy Perry performed, instead of Canada's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, stating, 'Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup.'
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