Xavier James Trudeau, 19, the eldest son of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ex-wife, Sophie Gregoire, is making a name for himself in the entertainment world. According to GQ, he felt pressure from having a famous politician father and grandfather. This led him to pursue a completely different career path, aiming to build his own identity and achieve independence.
To avoid attention, he uses the stage name Xav. People reported that he modeled for a denim and underwear campaign by Raimundo Langlois, a New York-based luxury youth brand favored by stars like Hailey Bieber and A$AP Rocky. He wore jeans, revealing his underwear and abs, showcasing a confident style.
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Xavier James Trudeau in a fashion photoshoot for Raimundo Langlois. Photo: Raimundo Langlois |
In an interview with GQ magazine, Xav stated he thoroughly researched the brand's campaigns and felt no hesitation about the sensual photoshoot style. "If I'm not comfortable doing something, I won't do it", he said. He also believes his good looks are an advantage in artistic pursuits, noting that music and fashion share similarities. Modeling for brands helps build credibility and exposure, which ultimately benefits his music career.
Beyond modeling, Xav actively practices singing and composes music. He plays drums, guitar, and piano. Since his teenage years, he often sang in the bathroom and composed R&B-style music, drawing inspiration from artists like rapper Don Toliver, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, and music producer Drake. He has performed at the Shawarma Ottawa festival and covered Rihanna's song "Diamonds" on ICI Radio-Canada Tele's "En direct de l'univers".
According to People, Justin Trudeau supports his son's dreams and is excited about his new work. Xavier also maintains a good relationship with singer Katy Perry, Mr. Trudeau's current girlfriend. "When I have a decent song, I'll send it to her. Katy Perry is always willing to give me advice or tell me what I should change", he said on the "Can't Be Censored" podcast in April. He described Katy Perry as "cool and kind" in person, adding they can spend hours talking about music.
By Hoa Mi (from People)
