Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry's latest romantic interest, is eager to expand his horizons in showbiz, but it's causing a stir among the 41-year-old pop star's friends who fear he's using her for fame, according to a source. As their romance deepens by the day, worries grow that Justin is merely riding on Katy's coattails.
"People have been fascinated with Katy for years and will always be curious about what she does next," the source tells Star. "But Justin is different. He's a nepo baby who struggled in his political career and doesn't have much of a future without his celebrity status."
The former Canadian prime minister, 53, resigned in January amid declining public approval ratings and pressure from his own political party. "Dating Katy has made him more famous, in a positive way, and he doesn't want this trend to stop," the source adds. "It's absolutely key to his survival as a public figure."
However, his "hunger for more fame and influence" could also be the very thing that spells doom for the couple's budding relationship, notes the source. "Justin needs this relationship way more than Katy does and everybody around her knows that," says the source. "Katy doesn't want or need any more of that stuff, but it's Justin's lifeblood and the only thing that's keeping him relevant."
