In a candid interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, pop star Katy Perry delved into the details of her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom, including their brief breakup in 2017. The pair, who first met at the Golden Globe Awards in 2016, have since weathered ups and downs that eventually led them to their current strong and stable relationship. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing.
Perry reflected on the breakup, acknowledging that their split was necessary for both of them to grow individually. According to the singer, Bloom had already started on a personal journey of self-discovery. During this period, he attended a retreat at the Hoffman Institute, a California-based program that helps individuals heal from past trauma and develop emotional awareness. Perry explained how the retreat enabled Bloom to work through some of his own deeply ingrained patterns and gain clarity about what he truly wanted in his life and relationships.
“I thought I really loved myself, and I thought I really had that center, but actually that core was all created from outside, validation,” said Perry. “Everything started changing, and then I went to [the Hoffman Institute] and it changed my life. It just helped me rewire how I think about myself, and it helped me connect my head to my heart.”
Meanwhile, Perry was going through her own emotional struggles. She admitted that at the time of their initial breakup, she wasn’t in the best place emotionally, especially since she had just come out of another significant relationship. Perry later followed in Bloom’s footsteps and enrolled in the same retreat. She credited the program for its ability to connect the mind and heart, helping her achieve personal transformation and a better understanding of herself. She stated that the process fundamentally changed her, allowing her to approach relationships with more maturity.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom at the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon’s ‘Carnival Row’ held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, USA on August 21, 2019. — Photo by PopularImages
During their time apart, Perry and Bloom did maintain some level of communication, though they were not fully reconciled. It was Perry who ultimately made the first move to reconnect, realizing that she and Bloom had grown in ways that could strengthen their bond. She expressed that after both had undergone their individual journeys of growth and self-reflection, they were able to rebuild their relationship on a stronger foundation.
One of the aspects of their relationship that Perry highlighted was Bloom’s grounded nature, which became especially important during difficult times. She spoke about how his steady presence helped her find strength during moments of personal struggle. She also acknowledged that their challenges helped them both realize what they needed to work on, both individually and as a couple, to make their relationship thrive.
After reuniting, Perry and Bloom took things to the next level. In 2019, they announced their engagement, marking a significant milestone in their journey. In August 2020, they welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Daisy Dove, further solidifying their bond as a family.
“The more we do the work, the more we find the next level,” she said. “And sometimes we get stuck and we’re like, ‘OK, well, let’s go in to do the work, and this is going to be annoying, and I don’t want to do it …’ And then we find the next level, and that’s why we’re continuing in the relationship.”
Now, Perry and Bloom’s relationship serves as an example of how personal growth, communication, and a willingness to confront challenges can lead to a deeper, more meaningful partnership. Both have spoken openly about the importance of self-awareness and emotional healing in their journey to finding lasting love.