Pop superstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have called it quits, ending their engagement and nine-year relationship. The news, initially reported by TMZ, has been confirmed by multiple outlets, marking the end of a nearly decade-long romance that included a previous separation and the welcoming of their daughter.
The couple shares 4½-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, born in August 2020. Bloom is also father to 14-year-old son Flynn from his previous marriage to Miranda Kerr. Despite their long relationship and welcoming a child, Perry and Bloom never married.
Their relationship often captured public attention, from a quirky first meeting to navigating demanding careers and parenthood.
How They Met: An In-N-Out Burger Sparks Romance
Perry and Bloom first connected at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016. Perry famously recounted their memorable first interaction on American Idol, explaining it involved a争夺 an In-N-Out burger. She’d had her security guard procure burgers, and suddenly, Bloom’s hand appeared to snatch one. “Hey that’s my burger!” she recalled calling out, even though he wasn’t seated at her table.
The pair quickly became a public item, making their relationship Instagram official in May 2016 after attending the Cannes Film Festival. Just months later, Bloom garnered significant media attention during an Italian vacation for a widely circulated photo of him paddleboarding au naturel.
A Break and a Reunion
Their relationship wasn’t always smooth sailing. By February 2017, Perry and Bloom split, with their representatives releasing a joint statement confirming they were “taking respectful, loving space.” Despite the breakup, they publicly maintained they remained friends, aiming to set an example that separations don’t have to involve animosity. Perry later spoke openly about this year-long break on the Call Her Daddy podcast.
They weren’t apart for long. Reports surfaced in February 2018 that the couple was spending time together again, though sources noted they weren’t rushing to put a label on it. Bloom reportedly spoke highly of Perry during this time, calling her a “remarkable human being” and acknowledging the difficulty of their relationship due to their intense schedules. He added that love can strike unexpectedly, regardless of circumstances. By September 2018, they made their rekindled romance red carpet official at a gala in Monaco.
Engagement and Family Life
The Lord of the Rings star got down on one knee on Valentine’s Day in 2019. Perry shared details of the “very sweet” proposal on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, revealing she expected art after dinner but was instead taken by helicopter to a rooftop where family and friends awaited. A source told PEOPLE at the time that Bloom had planned it meticulously, even seeking her parents’ approval beforehand.
In March 2020, Perry revealed they were expecting their first child together in the music video for her song “Never Worn White,” showcasing her baby bump. The couple had reportedly planned to marry in Japan in the early summer of 2020 but were forced to postpone their nuptials due to the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic.
Their daughter, Daisy Dove, arrived in August 2020. Perry has spoken extensively about the profound impact of motherhood, calling it “the best in the world” and a “game-changer” that made her heart feel “so full, finally.” She later described Daisy as “our gift” and a “blessing,” noting the unconditional love she provides has impacted her creative process, leading her to create from “wholeness, happiness and just true full love.” Perry also shared that Bloom acts as an “anchor” for her, helping her realize that even her independent “Alpha” nature benefits from a supportive partner.
Supporting Each Other and Navigating Dynamics
Over the years, Perry and Bloom continued to support each other publicly and privately, attending premieres and events together. Bloom presented Perry with a Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2024, the same month she attended his movie premiere.
Perry has offered insights into their relationship dynamics, describing Bloom as a “real sage” and discussing the balance between their “highest good” selves and ego. She characterized their arguments as “kinda hot and fast and then cool really quickly.” As recently as January 2025, Perry spoke about the importance of understanding and tapping into a partner’s love language, particularly while balancing life on the road.
Recent weeks had seen some speculation about the couple’s status, including reports that Bloom was expected to attend a high-profile wedding in Italy alone. Just weeks before the split confirmation, Perry even made a lighthearted remark during her Lifetimes Tour concert in Nevada, jokingly addressing a fan she accused of “DM’ing my man” and adding, “Seriously, get your own life — I’m his wife,” before a song performance.
Adding another layer to their unique family dynamic, Perry has maintained a remarkably friendly relationship with Bloom’s ex-wife, Miranda Kerr, describing her as a “sister” and defying the “antiquated narrative” of ex-wives and new wives by leading “by love.”
As of now, neither Katy Perry nor Orlando Bloom have issued a public statement regarding the separation, and their representatives reportedly did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The confirmed split marks the end of their engagement and a significant chapter after nearly a decade together.
