After Nearly a Decade Together, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Decide to Part Ways

26 June 2025

Rumors of their split appeared to intensify earlier this year as Katy has not been seen with her engagement ring in a few of her Instagram posts(Image: Getty Images)

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have quietly ended their engagement after nearly six years together and a romantic journey that began in 2016 during a Golden Globes afterparty. Fans watched their relationship grow from public red-carpet appearances to an engagement in February 2019 and the birth of their daughter, Daisy Dove, in August 2020. Despite these milestones, the couple never set a wedding date and had been living apart for months due to Perry’s busy touring schedule, a move insiders say finally caused the relationship to unravel.

Sources close to the former couple describe their separation as amicable yet inevitable. Tensions had quietly built in recent months, fueled by the strains of Perry’s global “Lifetimes” tour, critical responses to her 2024 album 143, and differing personal priorities. While Perry is said to have been “upset,” she reportedly feels a sense of relief that she can avoid the emotional turmoil of a second divorce a reference to her previous marriage to Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012.

The split, confirmed by both Us Weekly and People, comes at a moment when the couple had been physically separated for months. Perry has spent the spring and summer touring across Australia and beyond, while Bloom has remained mostly in Montecito, California, balancing time with their daughter and filming projects abroad. Insiders note that their Montecito home had been divided, and Bloom began using his own property while Perry retained the estate she won in a legal settlement with real estate developer Carl Westcott.

Orlando was recently photographed arriving solo for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's lavish Venice wedding an event Perry skipped due to her tour commitments and the breakup . Earlier rumors suggested that Bloom’s frustration over the lack of wedding planning, coupled with disagreements over her April participation in an all-women Blue Origin spaceflight, had deepened their emotional distance. Observers also pointed to emotional stress following the critical reception of Perry’s new music and tour performances as contributing factors.

Despite ending their romantic relationship, friends say the pair remain committed to co-parenting Daisy Dove, now age four. Reports indicate the split is a conscious decision to preserve harmony and stability for their daughter. They have reportedly stayed in close contact throughout the separation, demonstrating mutual respect and shared responsibility for their family.

This marks the second time their romance has hit a pause after a brief hiatus in 2017 but insiders say this separation feels more conclusive . At 40, Perry appears focused on her Lifetimes tour, property investments, and philanthropic pursuits. Bloom, 48, is likely to focus on his career, personal projects, and parenting.

Their relationship was often celebrated for its blend of love, music, and high-profile flare. Their romantic story from a chance encounter over In-N-Out at the Golden Globes to engagement, parenthood, and collaborative support played out like a modern celebrity fairy tale. Now, that chapter is drawing to a thoughtful close.

Fans have reacted with shock and heartbreak, but many express admiration for how the duo handled their parting with dignity and care for their daughter’s emotional wellbeing . As both move forward Perry with her global tour and Bloom across international film sets they will share the responsibility and joys of parenting, while charting new paths as individuals.

Their breakup signals a distinct moment in their story not one of dramatic collapse but a quiet, deliberate turning point. For all their milestones together, the couple chose to prioritize personal growth and family over maintaining appearances. As they transition into this next chapter, they leave behind a legacy of love rooted in authenticity, mutual respect, and devotion to their daughter.