Orlando Bloom: From Split to Strength – A Candid Look at Life with Daughter Daisy
ORLANDO BLOOM SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HIS SPLIT FROM KATY PERRY: "WE'RE GREAT, WE'RE GOING TO BE GREAT"
The drama between Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry has been making headlines for months, and finally, the British heartthrob is breaking his silence about their highly publicized breakup. In a candid interview on the Today show, Orlando, 48, opened up about the end of their nine-year relationship, gushing about their daughter Daisy and revealing that they're both doing okay.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star was promoting his new film The Cut when he was asked how he's handling the recent "personal changes" in his life. With a smile on his face, Orlando replied, "We're great. We're going to be great. Nothing but love." When pressed for more details, he added, "I'm great, man. I'm so grateful."
Orlando's comments come as a surprise to fans, who were shocked by the news of their split in June. The couple had been together since 2016 and got engaged on Valentine's Day 2019, but it seems that they've been living apart for several months.
But what really has everyone talking is Orlando's mention of Daisy, their adorable 5-year-old daughter. "We have the most beautiful daughter," he gushed. "You know when you leave everything on the field like I did in this movie? I feel grateful for all of it." It's clear that Orlando is still smitten with his little girl and is doing his best to be a devoted father.
Meanwhile, Katy Perry has been keeping a low profile since their split. Sources close to the singer have revealed that she's been emotional during her Lifetimes Tour, with one insider telling The Scholarly Note.com that she's been "heartbroken" over the breakup. In Mexico City in April, Katy was seen sobbing while performing "Pearl," a song about leaving a troubled romance.
But it seems that Orlando is already moving on. Just last week, he was spotted getting cozy with Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, during a water taxi ride to the airport after Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's star-studded wedding in Venice. The pair were seen laughing and chatting together, leading fans to speculate that there may be romance brewing between them.
Katy, on the other hand, has been focusing on her music and her daughter. She recently took to social media to share a heartfelt message with her fans, saying, "Thank you, Australia, for always being there for me." It's clear that she's still hurting from the breakup, but she's not giving up.
So what led to their split? Sources close to the couple have revealed that they'd been living apart since Katy's tour started in April. They were renting out their $30 million Montecito mansion to Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger just two days before their split went public. It seems that they may have been growing apart for some time.
But it's not all doom and gloom. An insider told The Scholarly Note.com that Orlando and Katy are still committed to co-parenting Daisy, saying, "They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is - and always will be - raising their daughter with love, stability, and mutual respect." It's clear that they're doing everything in their power to put their differences aside for the sake of their little girl.
The couple first sparked romance rumors when they attended a Golden Globes afterparty together in January 2016. Their relationship made headlines early on, including a notorious paddle-boarding romp in Sardinia where Orlando was spotted naked. They broke up in 2017 but reunited by the following year. On Valentine's Day 2019, he proposed with what appeared to be a more than 4-carat ring.
In 2020, they welcomed their daughter Daisy — Katy’s first child and Orlando's second, as he also shares 14-year-old Flynn with ex-wife Miranda Kerr. It's clear that family is everything to them, and they're determined to do what's best for Daisy, even if it means going through a tough breakup.
As for the future of their relationship, only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: Orlando and Katy are still in love with each other - and more importantly, their daughter.