comedian and⁢ actor russell Brand publicly voiced his disapproval of being linked⁢ to Canadian Prime ‌minister Justin Trudeau, especially in ‌light of his ⁢ex-wife Katy Perry‘s recent relationship with Trudeau. Brand made the comments during a⁢ live event in Phoenix, Arizona, ‌stating, “Look, I liked Orlando Bloom,⁤ but Justin Trudeau? Come on, ‍man. Don’t put me in the same league as that guy. ‌that puppet of the ‌globalists.”

Brand⁢ and Perry were married from 2010 to 2012, after meeting on the set of the 2009 comedy film ​ Get Him ⁤to the Greek. Despite their divorce, Brand affirmed his continued affection‍ for Perry, telling the audience, “I was married to Katy ⁢Perry. I still love her and I’m glad her mother is here to hear me ⁤say ⁤that.”

Perry’s ⁤relationship with Trudeau ‌gained meaningful attention after she announced it on Instagram earlier this⁣ month. This announcement followed the end of her seven-year relationship⁣ with actor Orlando Bloom earlier in 2025. Bloom and Perry⁤ share a five-year-old daughter,Daisy Dove.

The pairing of Perry and Trudeau sparked widespread discussion online, with‌ many users sharing their reactions to the unexpected relationship. The reasons for the initial online buzz can⁢ be ⁣viewed in⁢ a video circulating online.

Brand’s comments ‌suggest a clear distinction he wishes to draw between himself and the Canadian Prime Minister,hinting at differing political viewpoints. While Brand has been a vocal critic of​ globalist ideologies, Trudeau has consistently advocated for international cooperation‍ and multilateralism during his time in office.