Sophie Grgoire has publicly opened up about navigating her life in the public eye as the ex-wife of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, particularly in light of his new, high-profile relationship with singer Katy Perry. During a new appearance on the podcast Arlene is Alone, host Arlene Dickinson brought up the publicity surrounding Trudeau dating the pop star, noting that she admires how the 50-year-old Grgoire manages to stay cool amid the headlines.Grgoire acknowledged the emotional toll of such a public separation: You know, were human beings and stuff affects us. Normal, she said.How you react to stuff is your decision. So, I choose to try to listen to the music instead of the noise.Grgoire and Trudeau announced their separation in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage. They are the parents of three children: Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien. Trudeau and Perry made their romance publicly official when they were seen holding hands in Paris around the time of Perrys birthday in October, following months of speculation and private sightings.Grgoire, who is also a mental health advocate, stressed the importance of controlling her own response to external events.Im very aware that a lot of public stuff out there can be triggers, she added. What I do with it is my decision. The woman I want to become through this is my decision.
This perspective doesn't mean suppressing emotion, however. She explained that she allows herself to feel the full range of emotions. Ill let myself be disappointed by someone, Ill let myself be angry, be sad, Grgoire shared. And I know for a fact how important it is, as a mental health advocate, to feel those emotions.Earlier in the interview, Grgoire corrected Dickinson when the host referred to her as a single mom. Im definitely not a single mom, she affirmed. I have a partnership with a father who has such deep love and availability to his children.
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