After nine years of togetherness, pop superstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have reportedly ended their relationship.
According to People, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have ended their engagement. Though neither the singer, 40, nor the actor, 48, has publicly addressed the split. The news marks the end of one of Hollywood’s most high-profile relationships, which had been followed closely since the pair began dating in 2016.
Though they maintained public appearances and appeared in harmony, signs of tension had been noticeable. In a Rolling Stone interview earlier this year, Perry spoke warmly about her family life with Bloom and their daughter, Daisy Dove.
“I’m proud of my family life, my home life and the foundation I have,” she said.
However, Perry is currently touring Australia, while Bloom has flown to Venice to attend Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s high-profile wedding celebrations without Katy.
Their romance began in January 2016 but saw an initial breakup just over a year later. They reunited in early 2018, and Bloom proposed on Valentine’s Day 2019 with a lavish rooftop celebration attended by friends and family. Perry later described the moment on Jimmy Kimmel Live, calling it “very sweet” and “well-planned.”
In March 2020, Katy announced her pregnancy in a music video, calling it the “longest secret” she ever kept. Their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, was born on August 27, 2020. Wedding plans were reportedly underway but were halted due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Over time, professional commitments began to strain the relationship. According to an Entertainment Tonight report, tensions rose after Perry’s controversial space trip and the demands of her Lifetime tour.
While Perry once joked about being Orlando’s “new wife” and even shared warm moments with his ex-wife Miranda Kerr, recent months saw growing rumors of a rift which were confirmed in June.
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