Venice, Italy is currently playing host to one of the most anticipated celebrity gatherings of the year: the wedding festivities of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. Among the A-list arrivals captured in photos was actor Orlando Bloom, who was seen warmly greeting reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian.
Bloom, 48, arrived in the picturesque Italian city on Thursday, notably solo following recent reports of his split from longtime fiancée, singer Katy Perry. Kim Kardashian, 44, was also attending the high-profile events, arriving with her sister Khloé Kardashian and mother Kris Jenner. Other notable guests arriving for the lavish nuptials reportedly include Oprah Winfrey and Ivanka Trump.
Photos from the scene show Bloom sharing a warm moment with Kim Kardashian, leaning in for air kisses and a hug upon arrival. He also extended cheek kisses to Kim’s family members. The group was seen chatting briefly amidst the bustling arrivals for the secretive wedding events.
For the occasion, Bloom kept his look casual in a black muscle tank and matching shorts. Kim Kardashian opted for a chic black Balenciaga ensemble featuring a skirt and bandeau top, paired with an unzipped jacket and sunglasses. Khloé Kardashian was pictured in a catsuit, while Kris Jenner also chatted with Bloom.
Context: Bloom’s Recent Split from Katy Perry
Bloom’s appearance as a newly single man in Venice comes on the heels of news breaking Wednesday that he and Katy Perry, 40, have ended their nearly 10-year relationship. Reports from multiple outlets indicate the split was amicable and described by insiders as having been “a long time coming” following months of tension.
Sources suggest factors like Perry’s reported stress over the critical reception of her latest album contributed to underlying difficulties in their relationship, despite Bloom’s understanding. Despite the romantic separation, sources confirm the focus remains on successfully co-parenting their 4-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, prioritizing her stability. The former couple remains “very much in touch” and their co-parenting arrangement is described as “not messy,” with efforts being made to maintain consistency, including keeping their lives based in Montecito, California. Bloom and Perry began dating in 2016, got engaged in 2019, and welcomed Daisy in 2020. Both had previously hinted at challenges within their dynamic, with Perry describing their arguments as “hot and fast” and Bloom calling their partnership “really, really, really challenging.”
The Viral Photo Moment
The Venice encounter between Bloom and Kardashian also brings to mind a past moment that went viral. At a 2024 New York Fashion Week gala, Bloom was photographed alongside then-fiancée Katy Perry, seemingly captured in a moment where he was looking at Kim Kardashian’s backside. The photo quickly circulated online.
Katy Perry later humorously addressed the moment during an interview on the “Elvis Duran Show,” stating she “approve[d]” of Bloom’s gaze and even poked fun at his hand placement in the picture, joking it “ha[d] been other places” before mentioning their daughter Daisy.
Inside the Secretive Bezos-Sanchez Wedding
The high level of celebrity arrivals underscores the scale of the Bezos-Sanchez wedding celebrations in Venice. The event is notable not just for its guest list but also for its intense secrecy regarding specific locations. Reports suggest guests are being kept in the dark about venues until just before they are transported, receiving only times and mood boards for outfit inspiration beforehand. This strategy is reportedly designed to deter paparazzi and potential protesters, involving keeping multiple venue options open until the last minute. While specific locations remain under wraps, rumors suggest potential sites like the beachside restaurant La Pagoda for a welcome ceremony and the Teatro Verde on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore for the nuptials.
Kim Kardashian, herself recently divorced from Kanye West in 2022, with whom she shares four children (North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm), has also been in the headlines recently due to her son Saint West attempting to access her popular Instagram account to promote his own YouTube channel and even request free toys from a brand online.
As the wedding festivities continue in Venice, the intersection of these high-profile figures like Orlando Bloom and Kim Kardashian continues to capture public attention, set against the backdrop of major life changes and a highly anticipated, ultra-private wedding event.
