Sophie Gregoire is sharing how she has been managing the public attention surrounding her ex-husband Justin Trudeau’s relationship with pop star Katy Perry. The former Canadian first lady, now fifty and working as a TV presenter, spoke candidly during an appearance on the Arlene Is Alone podcast.
Her comments came about a month after Justin and Katy were seen together in Paris while celebrating the singer’s birthday, a moment that drew international media attention. Sophie acknowledged that anyone can feel unsettled when an ex-partner begins a new relationship.
“We’re human beings and stuff affects us. Normal,” she said. She explained that while certain feelings surface naturally, the choice lies in how one responds. “How you react to stuff is your decision. So I choose to try to listen to the music instead of the noise.”
She described allowing herself to experience her emotions without letting them dictate her behavior. Sophie said she can feel sadness, anger, frustration, or joy, but tries to stay grounded rather than reactive. “I’ll let myself be disappointed by someone, I’ll let myself be angry, be sad.
And I know for a fact how important it is, as a mental health advocate, to feel those emotions.” She explained that validating her feelings helps her navigate the spotlight without getting pulled into the swirl of public commentary.
Despite the media focus on Justin’s relationship, Sophie stressed that her priority remains her family. She and Justin share three children: Xavier, eighteen, Ella-Grace, sixteen, and Hadrien, eleven. She said nurturing their emotional well-being and maintaining a stable family bond remains central in her life.
Even though she and Justin now live separately, she noted that they continue to coordinate closely as parents. “You need a common, conscious decision that our family is our greatest creation and we’re going to feed it together, no matter if we’re on different life paths,” she explained.
Sophie said that this shared intention helps guide their choices as co-parents and allows them to keep their focus on what matters most. Throughout the interview, Sophie spoke about the challenges of public life and how she has learned to stay steady amid headlines and speculation.
She emphasized the importance of personal resilience, emotional honesty, and a commitment to what she considers her core values. While she acknowledged that Justin’s relationship with Katy Perry brings added attention, she made it clear that her approach is shaped by her desire to protect her children, support her family, and navigate her own path with clarity and compassion.
