Comedian Russell Brand has taken pointed aim at his ex-wife, pop superstar Katy Perry, following news of her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Speaking before a conservative audience, Brand admitted that Perry’s latest romance struck a nerve in a way her previous relationships did not. While he said he had no issue with her moving on after their marriage ended — including her long-term relationship with actor Orlando Bloom — he made it clear that dating a high-profile liberal politician was a different matter altogether.
Brand addressed the topic while appearing at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, where he reflected on his marriage to Perry from 2010 to 2012. Acknowledging lingering affection, he then shifted tone, turning his criticism toward Trudeau, whose political views sharply oppose his own. According to the Daily Mail, Brand labeled the former prime minister a “globalist stooge,” drawing laughter and reaction from the crowd.
Comparing Trudeau to Bloom, Brand said the actor never provoked the same response. “I was fine with Orlando Bloom,” he remarked, before adding pointedly, “But Justin Trudeau? Come on.”
Online reactions were swift, with many social media users mocking Brand’s apparent frustration. One commenter joked that if Brand was so bothered by the relationship, it only made them root for its success.
Brand’s comments come amid his increasingly public shift toward conservative politics, a transformation that became more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. His appearances alongside right-wing figures and at political events have drawn both criticism and attention, placing him ideologically far from Trudeau’s liberal legacy.
Meanwhile, Perry and Trudeau made their relationship public after months of speculation, following personal changes for both. Sources close to Trudeau say the relationship has brought renewed joy and balance into his life — a contrast to the turbulent chapter Brand himself is currently navigating.
