By Mallika Bhagat
In a development that has stunned fans worldwide, pop superstar Katy Perry and acclaimed actor Orlando Bloom have officially announced their split, ending a relationship marked by passion, high-profile moments, and a shared commitment to their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, who turned four this year. The statement read, “Due to the abundance of recent interest and conversation surrounding Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry鈥檚 relationship, representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting. The couple intend to be seen together as a family, prioritising their daughter’s upbringing with “love, stability and mutual respect.” The pair鈥檚 relationship has been a whirlwind of romantic highs, public splits, reconciliations, and dreams of a fairytale wedding that ultimately never came to fruition. Here鈥檚 a comprehensive look back at their love story, from their first outing to their heartbreaking separation. A Timeline of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom鈥檚 Relationship:January 2016: A Flirty First Meeting Katy and Orlando first crossed paths at a Golden Globes after-party, where they were spotted getting cozy and sharing laughs over In-N-Out burgers. Early 2016: Romance Blossoms The couple began dating soon after and made their relationship public with numerous outings, including vacations and red-carpet events. February 2017: First Split After about a year together, they confirmed their breakup, stating they were taking 鈥渞espectful, loving space鈥 from each other. Early 2018: Rekindled Flame Speculation of a reunion arose when they were seen traveling together, and by spring 2018, Katy confirmed on American Idol that she was 鈥渟poken for.鈥 February 2019: Engagement Orlando proposed to Katy on Valentine鈥檚 Day with a unique flower-shaped ring, announcing their engagement with matching Instagram posts captioned 鈥淔ull bloom.鈥漈heir wedding was originally set for December 2019 in Japan, but plans were postponed due to Katy鈥檚 touring schedule and later the COVID-19 pandemic. Sources said the couple hoped to reschedule once it was safe, but ultimately, no new date was set. March 2020: Baby On The Way Katy revealed her pregnancy in her music video for 鈥淣ever Worn White,鈥 sharing the exciting news with fans. August 2020: Welcome, Daisy Dove Bloom The couple welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove, and shared her arrival through UNICEF, as both serve as Goodwill Ambassadors. 2021鈥2024: Parenting and Public Life While the couple kept much of their family life private, they occasionally posted about each other and their daughter, sparking both rumors of wedding plans and speculation of strain. July 2025: Announce Split Representatives for both stars confirmed they have decided to part ways. Sources say they are committed to co-parenting their daughter amicably. What Went Wrong? While neither has directly spoken out, sources cite busy schedules, long periods apart, and disagreements about settling down. Friends say their intense personalities sometimes clashed, but both have expressed commitment to raising Daisy in a loving environment.