Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Debate Cats and Rats in Viral Video
Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau engaged in a peculiar yet captivating conversation about Perry's fan base, dividing followers into Katycats and Katyrats. The exchange, captured on video and shared on Perry's Instagram, quickly went viral, amassing over 1.3 million views on X.
In the clip, Perry asked Trudeau, 'Do you know the difference between a cat and a rat? Katycat and a Katyrat.' Trudeau, looking puzzled, replied, 'Why don't you tell me?' Perry then elaborated, drawing a philosophical parallel: 'You know how the light cannot exist without the darkness? And that we should just embrace our shadow self? The Katyrats are a little bit more mischievous than the cats. But that's because they have a good relationship with all parts of themselves, whether that is the nice or the naughty.'
Katycats, as Perry explained, are her most devoted fans, while Katyrats represent her fiercest critics. Trudeau, with a straight face, asked, 'So, now that I'm a Katycat, should I aspire to be a Katyrat?' Perry responded, 'Um, maybe actually. Everyone has a little rat inside of them. If you think you have no rat, then you actually are not even a Katycat. So you have to kind of accept the rat to be the cat.'
Social Media Reactions
The video sparked a wide range of reactions on social media. Some users found the interaction amusing, captioning it, 'Katy Perry educating Justin Trudeau about her fandom is taking me out.' Others were less charitable, with critics calling the couple 'cringe' and attacking Trudeau's political legacy. One user commented, 'Fun fact: he imposed the Emergencies Act on an entire nation, brutalized thousands, froze their accounts, hired police in green suits and had the RCMP trample little ladies to the ground. The judiciary told him that all of it was illegal. Now he's having cat-rat conversations.'
Another detractor asked, 'How much did Trudeau and Perry pay to have social media assault us all with their 'love story'?' A third person wrote, 'My yearly quota has been reached – I have seen enough of TRUDEAU and it's only June……' Some questioned how Trudeau remained in power for a decade before exiting politics in early 2025 amid record-low support. 'Canadians voted to keep this guy in power for 10 YEARS! What does that say about Liberal Canadians?' one user wondered.
Red Carpet Appearance and Controversy
The viral video came ahead of Perry and Trudeau's red carpet appearance at the Tribeca Festival in New York City for the premiere of Perry's concert documentary, Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris. Perry wore a full-length white gown and signed autographs for fans, while Trudeau, in a black suit and white shirt, went largely unrecognized. During photo opportunities, Trudeau playfully rubbed Perry's behind, which drew criticism on social media. One person called him 'a classless pig,' while another branded him a 'creepy old geezer.' A third asked, 'Is it just me or anyone else also feels the butt-touching is a bit uncomfortable to watch.'
Some observers noted that Trudeau seemed like 'an absolute nobody' as Perry interacted with fans. One video caption read, 'He's an absolute nobody. Not one person is paying attention to him & you can clearly see that he can't stand it.' A photographer also captured Perry taking a picture of Trudeau on the red carpet, suggesting he sought attention.
Perry Calls Trudeau the 'Love of My Life'
During a post-screening Q&A, Perry spoke about her personal journey in 2025, which included her split from longtime fiancé Orlando Bloom and her subsequent relationship with Trudeau. She revealed that the Paris concert was filmed 'after I met the love of my life,' adding, 'So I felt very anchored by that. I'm a little bit like a rainbow kite — I fly super high. Sometimes I need to be anchored, so to have that anchor finally makes me feel really whole now … I would say now at the end of 91 shows, I feel like a more grounded person in so many aspects of my life. I am very in love.'
The couple's relationship has been a topic of intense media scrutiny, with many questioning its authenticity. However, Perry's declaration of love for Trudeau suggests a deepening bond between the pop star and the former prime minister.
