Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry have officially ended their engagement after seven years together, with the news of the breakup surfacing as the couple continue to lead separate lives. The Orlando Bloom Katy Perry breakup 2025 marks the end of an era for the pop star and actor, who share a daughter and a long history of public romance.
Years of Romance Come to an Unexpected Close
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s relationship began in January 2016 after they were seen together at Golden Globes afterparties. Despite several high-profile appearances and a brief breakup in March 2017, the pair rekindled their romance and got engaged on Valentine’s Day 2019. By March 2020, Perry announced her pregnancy, and their daughter, Daisy Dove, was born in August that year. Bloom also co-parents son Flynn with his ex-wife Miranda Kerr.
Their engagement lasted for six years, filled with both private struggles and public affection. Throughout their time together, the couple spoke openly about their efforts to maintain their relationship in the spotlight. In April 2023, Perry referenced the ongoing work required for their partnership.
Tensions and Distance Lead to Separation
According to a source close to the couple, their breakup had been developing for some time, citing persistent tension and growing distance since Perry began her Lifetimes tour earlier this year. The source revealed,
Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,
— unnamed source, Us Weekly. While the breakup itself hasn’t been contentious, the emotional toll was clear.
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.
— unnamed source, Us Weekly.
Perry has stayed focused on her touring commitments, temporarily living away from the couple’s primary home. She has been renting out her Westcott Estate in Montecito, California, while on the road. The source added details about their living arrangements, clarifying,
But her and Orlando have always lived in their other Montecito home as their primary residence,
— unnamed source, Us Weekly. The couple had once planned to use the Westcott home as a family residence, but recent changes altered those plans.
Planning on making the Westcott home their family home but plans have changed
— unnamed source, Us Weekly. According to the insider,
have been living apart since Katy has been on tour.
— unnamed source, Us Weekly.
Relationship Strains Became Public
Rumors of mounting tension circulated well before the official news of their split, with reports suggesting increased time apart and a growing emotional rift. In June, an insider shared,
They have been spending more and more time apart,
— unnamed source, Us Weekly, noting that the couple’s priorities and lifestyles had started to diverge.
They’ve grown apart and aren’t living the same lives anymore.
— unnamed source, Us Weekly.
A second insider described how their close friends knew something was amiss.
It’s an unspoken thing that they are having issues and have for a while now,
— unnamed source, Us Weekly. Bloom’s struggles during Perry’s tour became apparent, with the source noting that Bloom kept his feelings private but was regularly seen without Perry while she worked.
Katy has been very busy working, and they are apart often,
— unnamed source, Us Weekly. The time spent apart placed additional strain on their engagement.
Despite their lengthy engagement, neither Perry nor Bloom had set a wedding date or started concrete plans for the ceremony, according to the insider.
Never set a date for the wedding or got around to planning anything and Orlando is ‘over it.’
— unnamed source, Us Weekly.
Fame and Life in the Public Eye
The couple frequently addressed the unique pressures of their celebrity status. In April 2024, Orlando Bloom detailed the ups and downs of their relationship and the impact of their careers.
I wouldn’t change it for anything, even when sometimes it feels like, ‘How do we do this?’
— Orlando Bloom, What Now? podcast. Bloom described the challenge of maintaining a normal relationship under constant scrutiny.
Because we’ve got these two giant careers and lives — and hers is even … it’s like a universe sometimes.
— Orlando Bloom, What Now? podcast.
He reflected on his efforts to stay connected, saying,
But I think I just keep coming back to her and trying to hold her hand and walk her back to the sand pit and be like … we’re just gonna build a sandcastle.
— Orlando Bloom, What Now? podcast.
What Lies Ahead for the Former Couple
The end of the relationship between Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, two globally recognized celebrities, signals a change not only for their own lives but also for their family, including their daughter Daisy Dove and Bloom’s son Flynn. As Perry continues her tour and focuses on her work and Bloom remains busy with his career, their amicable separation offers hope for a smooth co-parenting future.
The Orlando Bloom Katy Perry breakup 2025 reflects the complexities faced by couples in the public eye who must balance fame, family, and personal goals. Observers and fans will be watching closely to see how Perry, Bloom, and their tight-knit circle adapt to life after their high-profile engagement concludes.
