Celebrity Couples 2025: Unexpected Romances

2025’s Most Unexpected Celebrity Romances: From Pop Stars to Former Prime Ministers

The year 2025 has delivered a whirlwind of surprises in the entertainment world, from viral moments like the Coldplay kiss cam to celebrity space voyages and the extensive press tour for Wicked. But alongside the spectacle, a series of unexpected celebrity pairings has captivated public attention. While some connections seemed inevitable, others have left fans genuinely shocked. Here’s a look at seven of the most surprising celebrity relationships that unfolded this year.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau: A Pop Star and a Politician

By far the most talked-about new romance of the year is between pop superstar Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The pairing raised eyebrows not only because Perry began the year engaged to actor Orlando Bloom after nine years together, but also due to the unconventional nature of a relationship between a global music icon and a former head of state.

Reports surfaced in July, shortly after Perry and Bloom publicly announced their separation, that Perry had been spotted on a dinner date with Trudeau in Montreal. The connection deepened when Trudeau attended one of Perry’s concerts with his daughter, and in October, the pair were photographed embracing on Perry’s yacht off the coast of California. They have since confirmed their relationship with an Instagram post following a trip to Japan, and an insider told Metro that Perry and Trudeau are “having a lot of fun together.”

Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa: From Reality TV to Romance

An unlikely match, the romance between former Love Islander Chris Hughes and Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa blossomed in an unexpected setting: the Celebrity Big Brother house in April. Siwa was previously in a relationship with Australian star Kath Ebbs, but the pair ended things when Siwa left the show. Throughout the series, viewers observed a strong connection forming between Hughes and Siwa, leading to speculation about a potential romance.

The pair quickly reunited after leaving the house, despite the distance, and confirmed their relationship weeks later. They have remained a couple ever since.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley: A Hollywood Hillbilly Romance

Actress Elizabeth Hurley and singer-songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus first sparked relationship rumors in April after sharing a romantic photo on Instagram. The image showed the pair leaning on a fence in a field, with Cyrus kissing Hurley’s cheek. While neither publicly confirmed the relationship initially, they made their red carpet debut as a couple in Rome in May.

That same month, Cyrus’s daughter, pop star Miley Cyrus, addressed the romance, stating, “At first, it’s hard because the little kid in you reacts before the adult in you can go, ‘yes, that’s your dad – but that’s just another person that deserves to be in his bliss and to be happy.’ So my adult self has caught up. My child self has caught up.”

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun: A Rising Star and a Music Mogul

Actress Sydney Sweeney, who starred in several blockbuster films this year including Christy and The Housemaid, has been linked to businessman Scooter Braun. The relationship reportedly began after they crossed paths at the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez over the summer, following Sweeney’s split from her fiancé Jonathan Davino.

Neither party has publicly confirmed the romance, but sources recently told People that they are “in a committed relationship and things are serious.”

Curtis Pritchard and Ekin-Su Culculoglu: Love Island All-Stars No More

The pairing of two Love Island contestants, Curtis Pritchard and Ekin-Su Culculoglu, initially seemed plausible, but their romance proved short-lived. The pair connected on the 2025 series of Love Island: All Stars, but announced their separation in July.

Culculoglu shared the news on Instagram, writing, “I wanted to share that Curtis and I have decided to go our separate ways. It’s been a really tough decision, but one made with a lot of love and respect for one another. He’s an incredible person and I’ll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa.”

Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson: A Reality Star and a Boy Band Alum

While not entirely unexpected, the relationship between ex-Love Islander Zara McDermott and former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson surprised many, particularly given McDermott’s previous five-year relationship with Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson, which ended in January.

The pair were first linked earlier this year and went Instagram official in the summer, after being spotted on vacation in Costa Rica and at Glastonbury.

Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz: A Quietly Budding Romance

After maintaining a relatively low profile following the conclusion of his Love On Tour in 2023 (save for a notable appearance at the Tokyo Marathon in March), Harry Styles has been linked to actress Zoe Kravitz. The pair have been spotted together on numerous occasions since the summer.

Though they have yet to publicly confirm their relationship, they have been seen displaying affection in Rome, New York, and London—reportedly even “snogging” in a London bar—and reportedly spent Christmas together this year.