My mom texted me at 7 a.m. on Monday, and there were like 15 fire emojis and a screenshot of Katy Perry going out to dinner with Justin Trudeau. Mom’s always been obsessed with the Hollywood gossip, but this time it really shook her up. “A pop star and a former prime minister!?” she wrote. “What is next, aliens dating reality television stars? Honestly, 2025 has been absolutely bonkers for new relationships & engagements. But just when you think you’ve seen it all, another couple comes along to make you do a double-take.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau: The Plot Twist Nobody Saw Coming
Perry, who split from Orlando Bloom in June, was photographed having dinner with the former Canadian Prime Minister in Montreal on July 28. I mean, come on. Who had “Katy Perry dates a politician” on their 2025 bingo card? Sources explain how Perry feels now about dating and apparently “the timing seems good for them, although a romance is in very early stages,” according to insiders. Perry ended her nine-year relationship with Orlando Bloom recently, and Trudeau has been divorced since 2023. And sometimes life delivers you the most random curveballs. What I can’t figure out is how they even met. You know, like, is there just a private dating app where the world leaders and pop stars swipe right on each other? The whole thing is wild but also kind of sweet. Both of them are starting fresh chapters.
Anna Kendrick Keeps Things Low-Key
And while all that’s been going on with Katy, Anna Kendrick has been dating comedian Alex Edelman under the radar. “(They’ve) been dating for a few months,” according to the Insider Weekly on July 7. “They are the real deal and are trying to make it work this time around,” a source told the site. “It doesn’t feel casual,” the source added. “Anna’s very private, though. They enjoy date nights at low-key restaurants.” I love this approach. No paparazzi pics, no Instagram posts; just a couple of people figuring things out off the grid. Anna has always been very private about her personal life, so that makes sense for Anna.
The Engagement That Broke Social Media
It finally happened: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce! They posted matching announcements of their engagement on Instagram that read, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The internet basically exploded. My entire Instagram feed was just reshared versions of their announcement for three days straight. Travis discussed it on his podcast, noting that he loves telling the whole world who he’s going to spend the rest of his life with. You can hear how happy he is. That’s what love sounds like when someone can’t stop grinning while they talk.
Zendaya and Tom Holland: The Golden Globes Reveal
Fans got excited when Zendaya wore a diamond ring on that finger to the 2025 Golden Globes, and the next day, TMZ confirmed that she and Tom Holland are engaged after nearly five years of dating. According to TMZ, Tom proposed “between Christmas and New Year’s.” They kept it so quiet! No big announcement, just Zendaya showing up to an awards show with this gorgeous ring. Sometimes the best surprises are the ones that happen right in front of everyone.
More Couples Making Moves This Year
Here are all the celebrity couples taking over in 2025, from Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis to Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley. Wait, what? Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis? That came completely out of left field. Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley are another pairing I never would have predicted in a million years. It’s like someone mixed up two completely different Hollywood contact lists and just started making random matches. Paris Jackson got engaged to her bandmate Justin Long. There’s something really beautiful about falling in love with someone you make music with. They literally create art together, and now they’re planning a life together too. Simu Liu proposed to his girlfriend Allison Hsu in Paris back in May. Because apparently, Paris is still the go-to spot for proposals. Can’t argue with the classics, I guess.
The Weddings That Already Happened
Demi Lovato and her partner, singer-songwriter Jordan “Jutes” Lutes, are officially husband and wife! The pair, who have been together since 2022, tied the knot at the Bellosguardo Foundation (Clark Estate) in Santa Barbara on May 25, 2025. “Congratulations to my best friend, son, cohost, business partner, and now married man,” Guy Fieri wrote on Instagram on Aug. 31. “And to my new daughter-in-law @tarafieri, we are so excited for all the love and energy you bring to the Fieri family.” Guy Fieri’s son Hunter got married this summer, too. The whole Fieri family seems so genuinely happy and supportive.
Why These Stories Hit Different
I’ve been thinking about why new relationships & engagements grab our attention so hard. Maybe it’s because seeing famous people navigate the same relationship stuff makes them feel more human? Like, they get butterflies and worry about meeting the parents just like the rest of us. Or maybe we’re all just hopeless romantics deep down. When Taylor Swift gets engaged, it gives us that warm, fuzzy feeling that love really does conquer all. Even when the world feels totally crazy, people are still choosing each other.
The Social Media Effect
Instagram has completely changed how we experience celebrity love. We get real-time updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and those perfectly curated announcement posts. Companies jump on these engagements so fast, it’s honestly impressive. Within hours of Taylor’s announcement, brands were already making congratulatory posts, trying to get some of that engagement buzz.
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What Makes 2025 Different
This year’s celebrity couples feel more authentic somehow. Maybe it’s because social media has evolved past the super polished posts. We’re seeing more casual moments, more genuine emotions, and less of that “we’re perfect all the time” energy. Anna Kendrick and Alex Edelman are going to low-key restaurants. Zendaya is wearing her engagement ring to an awards show without making a big deal about it. These moments feel real in a way that celebrity relationships didn’t always used to.
Looking Forward
The next few months are going to be packed with wedding planning content, dress fittings, bachelor parties, and all the other fun stuff that comes with engagements. Taylor and Travis’s wedding is going to be absolutely massive. Same with Zendaya and Tom. Plus, we’ll probably get more surprise announcements. 2025 has been full of couples we never saw coming, so who knows what other wild pairings are lurking around the corner.
The Bottom Line
Celebrity relationships are why we believe in love stories. Whether Taylor Swift is finding her person or Katy Perry is getting into something totally unexpected with Justin Trudeau, these couples teach us that love comes in all shapes and sizes. No, if you’ll excuse me, I need to check Instagram again. At this rate, we’ll probably have three more engagement announcements by dinner time.