There was once a time when public leaders and cultural figures carried themselves with dignity, understanding that their actions set an example for others. They knew that their behavior mattered, especially to the young people watching. But the modern age, driven by fame, vanity, and selfish desires, has made it harder and harder to find that kind of leadership. The recent public displays by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop singer Katy Perry are just another sign of how far our culture has fallen.
Trudeau, once the elected leader of a great nation, has now become a tabloid figure, parading around Paris hand-in-hand with Perry at a nightclub that is best known for its half-naked performances. The Crazy Horse Paris, where the two were seen celebrating Perry’s 41st birthday, is not a place of wholesome entertainment. It’s a cabaret known for its sexualized shows—shows that reduce women to objects and mock the sacredness of modesty and family.
What message does this send to the young people who once looked up to these individuals? When a former head of state and a world-famous singer decide to make their relationship public at such a place, they are not only making a personal choice—they are shaping the culture. And sadly, that culture is headed in the wrong direction.
Justin Trudeau was once seen as a man of responsibility. He led a country, made decisions that affected millions, and spoke on matters of national importance. Now, he is attending risqué performances, dressing up for the paparazzi, and embracing a lifestyle of celebrity and indulgence. Where is the humility? Where is the sense of duty that should remain, even after leaving office?
Katy Perry, too, has a responsibility. She is not just a singer—she is a mother. She has a young daughter who will one day see all the photos, read all the stories, and ask questions. What kind of example does this set for that child, or for any child growing up in a world that already struggles to understand right from wrong?
The truth is, this story is not just about two people. It is about a culture that celebrates excess, that praises shallow beauty over deep character, and that no longer values the idea of public decency. The entertainment world, once merely a distraction, has now become a moral compass for many—one that points in the wrong direction.
We must ask ourselves, what have we allowed entertainment and fame to become? Why do we allow celebrities to behave like this and still hold them up as role models? Why do we continue to blur the line between private life and public display, especially when the displays are so clearly lacking in virtue?
While Perry and Trudeau walk out of nightclubs and smile for cameras, families across North America are struggling to raise children with strong values in a world filled with confusion. Parents are battling against screens, songs, and stories that push messages of lust, pride, and rebellion. And they are doing it largely without the support of public figures who once might have helped carry that moral load.
It is time to remember who we are. We are a people built on faith, family, and freedom—not fame, flesh, and foolishness. We must turn our eyes away from the flashing lights of celebrity culture and back to the steady light of truth and tradition.
Our children deserve better. Our nations deserve better. And we, as a people, must expect more from those who shape our culture, whether they are politicians, artists, or both. Let us return to a time when character mattered more than clicks, and when dignity was more valuable than desire. The future of our culture depends on it.
