Who is Justin Trudeau’s estranged wife? All About Sophie Gregoire!

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently made headlines after being spotted dining with pop star Katy Perry in Montreal, sparking dating rumors. The outing comes just a month after Perry reportedly called off her engagement to actor Orlando Bloom.

Meanwhile, the spotlight has also returned to Trudeau’s estranged wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, who continues to stay active in public life after their separation in 2023. Here’s a look at her life story, from childhood connections to her advocacy work.

Early Connection with Justin Trudeau

Gregoire Trudeau, a former television host and public speaker, first met Justin Trudeau in childhood. She was classmates with his younger brother, Michel, and often visited the Trudeau household.
“They had a really cool pool with a trapeze… and we could play Tarzan for hours,” she told Maclean’s in 2005. “We would hide in the closets to have our first kiss.”

Romantic Beginnings

The two reconnected in 2003 while co-hosting a fundraising event. Their first date included dinner at an Afghan restaurant followed by karaoke.
Gregoire Trudeau shared a light moment: “I thought, ‘Oh my God. You nerd!’” when Justin walked into a pole after karaoke.
The couple got engaged in October 2004.

Marriage and Family Life

They married on May 28, 2005, in Montreal. Together, they have three children: Xavier (2007), Ella-Grace (2009), and Hadrien (2014).
Despite public life, they made time for family. Trudeau once told Maclean’s, he wanted “at least three” children, though Gregoire Trudeau didn’t agree at first.

Advocacy and Mental Health Work

Gregoire Trudeau is a passionate advocate for mental health and eating disorder recovery.
“Addictions are biochemical imbalances of the brain, and binging and purging is a sign of a greater emotional wound,” she told Erica Diamond in 2011, sharing her past struggle with bulimia.

Career in Media and Publishing

Beginning in advertising, she soon transitioned to media, working as an entertainment reporter for CTV’s eTalk.
In 2024, she published a book titled Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other.