On 25/6, a source close to the couple told Us Weekly, "They have split amicably. There's no bad blood between them. Katy is sad, but also relieved not to have to go through another divorce. That was the worst time of her life." Before her engagement to Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry was married to British comedian Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012.
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Singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom at an event in Beverly Hills in March. Photo: Film Magic |
Singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom at an event in Beverly Hills in March. Photo: Film Magic
According to the source, Katy and Orlando's separation "was a long time coming" as their relationship had been strained for months. The couple had been living apart since Katy began her international tour, Lifetimes, in April. An acquaintance of the singer revealed she is busy with the tour and "also distracted." Recently, fans noticed she had removed her engagement ring.
Katy Perry is currently renting out her Westcott estate in Montecito, California, where she and Orlando Bloom had planned to make their new home. They also own another property in Montecito, which serves as their primary residence.
Us Weekly reported that those around the couple had noticed the growing rift. Orlando Bloom usually keeps his relationship troubles private, but he has recently been seen out alone more often since she started touring. "Katy is very busy, and they are often apart. This has led to tension," the source added.
The conflict may also be related to marriage. Another source revealed that despite being engaged since 2019, the couple never set a wedding date or made future plans. This person said Orlando "was getting tired of it."
Katy Perry shows off her baby bump in the "Never Worn White" music video (2020). Video: YouTube Katy Perry
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom began dating in 2016, briefly split in 2017, but reconciled in 2018. They planned to marry in 6/2020, but postponed due to Covid-19. Their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, was born in August 2020.
In recent years, the couple has been more open about their relationship. On Instagram in 2023, Katy shared that they had attended couples counseling and were "always working" to maintain their happiness.
On the What Now? podcast in 2024, Orlando stated he would never trade love for anything, even though they sometimes questioned how to continue. According to the actor, both he and Katy have "huge" careers and lives, with Katy's world being even bigger. Despite the challenges, he expressed his desire to remain by her side and build a life together.
Orlando Bloom, 48, was born in England. The actor is famous for his role as the elf prince Legolas in the Lord of the Rings films and as blacksmith Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean. Before his relationship with Katy Perry, he was married to former Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr from 2011 to 2013.
Katy Perry, 41, is a famous American singer and songwriter, one of the pop icons of the 2010s. She has numerous hits with over a billion views on YouTube, such as Dark Horse, Roar, Bon Appetit, Firework, Last Friday Night, and Hot N Cold. In April, she joined an all-female crew for a space flight with the wife-to-be of billionaire Jeff Bezos. Orlando Bloom and their daughter were present at the launch to support her.
Phuong Thao (via Us Weekly)
