After nine years together, Katy Perry, 40, and Orlando Bloom, 48, have reportedly ended their relationship and called off their engagement. The news, confirmed by multiple sources, marks the end of a high-profile romance that began in 2016.
The couple's history began with a somewhat unconventional meeting at a Golden Globes after-party, where they reportedly bonded over an In-N-Out burger. Their relationship quickly evolved, becoming Instagram official after attending the Cannes Film Festival later that year. However, the path wasn't always smooth; in February 2017, Perry and Bloom announced a split, choosing to take "respectful, loving space." Despite the separation, they remained friends, a decision Bloom emphasized as setting a positive example for children, demonstrating that breakups don't have to involve hate.
The couple rekindled their romance in early 2018, making their red carpet debut as a couple that September. On Valentine's Day 2019, Bloom proposed, a moment Perry later shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, revealing that Bloom had meticulously planned the proposal and sought her parents' approval. In March 2020, they announced they were expecting a child, with Perry revealing her pregnancy in her "Never Worn White" music video. Their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, was born in August 2020. The couple had planned to wed in Japan in the early summer of 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to postpone their nuptials.
In recent months, however, rumors of trouble in paradise began to surface. Bloom's solo attendance at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Italy sparked speculation, further fueled by reports of increasing tension and distance due to Perry's demanding tour schedule. Sources indicate that the couple had been "living apart" since Perry began her "Lifetimes" tour earlier this year. A source told Us Weekly, “Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable. It's not contentious at the moment. Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.” The insider added the breakup has been "a long time coming" since things "have been tense for months" and they've been "living apart since Katy has been on tour." Meanwhile Katy is "keeping busy" and "is distracted."
Despite the split, both Perry and Bloom are reportedly committed to co-parenting their daughter, Daisy. Sources say they are still very much in touch and are prioritizing stability and consistency for their daughter. They intend to maintain their lives in Montecito, California, and are making efforts to ensure a smooth transition for Daisy.
While neither Perry nor Bloom have officially addressed the breakup publicly, sources close to the couple suggest that the split was a mutual decision stemming from the challenges of balancing demanding careers and maintaining a healthy relationship.
