In a joint statement shared on Thursday, July 3, representatives for Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirmed that the couple has split but are committed to maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship for the sake of their 4½-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove.
“Due to the abundance of recent interest and conversation surrounding Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry’s relationship, representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting,” the statement read.
“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.”
A Shift Toward Co-Parenting
After nine years of an on-and-off romance and six years since Bloom’s proposal, the couple has made the decision to prioritize their daughter, Daisy, over their relationship. Though they are no longer engaged, the pair has chosen to focus on providing a loving and stable environment for their child.
PEOPLE confirmed last month that Perry and Bloom had ended their engagement, with sources revealing that they had been facing difficulties in their relationship for some time.
According to a source, their relationship had been plagued by unresolved issues and “too much going on in their lives,” making it difficult to communicate effectively and find time for each other. This lack of communication reportedly led to many of their struggles.
Personal Struggles Amid Public Life
Since the split, Orlando Bloom has posted several cryptic quotes on social media, including words by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung about loneliness and sadness.
Meanwhile, Katy Perry, who has been on her “Lifetimes” tour, made an emotional return to the stage in Adelaide, Australia, where she fought back tears during her performance. She thanked her Australian fans, saying, “Thank you for always being there for me, Australia. It means the world,” before launching into her 2010 hit “Firework.”
Despite the emotional toll, Perry seemed to enjoy her time in Australia, sharing a set of selfies, and later expressed gratitude for her fans’ support.
The Focus on Daisy
A source close to the couple shared with PEOPLE that the pair had been living in what was described as an “island of stress” before their breakup. Their relationship, according to the source, faced longstanding issues that had made it difficult to stay connected and resolve disagreements.
An additional source from the film industry remarked that sometimes, love alone isn’t enough to keep a couple together, especially when they have differing outlooks and ways of handling challenges. “It can overshadow the love,” the source said.
The Beginning of Their Romance
Perry and Bloom’s relationship began in 2016 after meeting at a Golden Globes afterparty. Though they broke up in 2017, the couple rekindled their romance the following year. They got engaged in 2019, and over the years, they shared many milestones together, including the birth of their daughter, Daisy, in 2020.
Moving Forward
Though the couple is no longer together, their shared commitment to raising their daughter in a supportive and respectful environment is their main priority.
Perry and Bloom’s decision to move forward as co-parents signals a focus on their daughter’s well-being and a shared desire for mutual respect despite their personal challenges.