The singer and actor quietly separated months ago—now they’ve confirmed it’s over

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have officially split, ending one of Hollywood’s most glamorous love stories after nearly a decade of ups and downs—and the birth of their daughter, Daisy Dove.

The pair, who first began dating in 2016, confirmed the news in a joint statement released via their representatives to multiple US outlets on Thursday. While the breakup had been rumoured for months, this marks the first time the couple have publicly acknowledged it.

“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.”

Their message comes amid what the reps describe as an “abundance of recent interest and conversation” about the state of their relationship, sparked by increasing public appearances solo, notably Perry’s solo red carpet turn at the Met Gala and Bloom’s separate travels.

The couple’s romance began at a Golden Globes after-party in 2016, where they were spotted flirting over a shared In-N-Out burger. From there, they embarked on a whirlwind journey that included tropical vacations, red carpet appearances, and an infamous paddleboarding trip where Bloom turned heads by going nude.

They briefly split in 2017, citing a need for space, but reconnected just months later. In February 2019, Bloom proposed with a vintage flower-shaped ruby ring during a Valentine’s Day helicopter ride.

The following year, Perry surprised fans by announcing her pregnancy in the music video for “Never Worn White.” In August 2020, they welcomed Daisy Dove Bloom, with the birth revealed through UNICEF, where both are goodwill ambassadors.

Though the couple always appeared united in public, sources say their relationship had grown increasingly strained over the past year as both focused on demanding careers. Perry’s return to music and her Las Vegas residency put her under intense pressure, while Bloom took on back-to-back filming projects.

The couple’s separation now places the spotlight on their co-parenting journey, something both have spoken about with pride and commitment. In past interviews, Perry has called motherhood “the greatest gift,” while Bloom once said fatherhood gave him “a new perspective on everything.”

For Perry, 40, this marks her second high-profile breakup. She was previously married to comedian Russell Brand, who ended their relationship via text in 2011. For Bloom, 48, it’s the second end to a major celebrity relationship—he shares a 14-year-old son, Flynn, with his ex-wife, Australian model Miranda Kerr.

Despite the split, both stars appear to be handling it with grace. Insiders say the two remain on good terms, often FaceTiming during travel and aligning schedules for Daisy’s school and holidays.

The news comes at a moment when Perry is poised to relaunch her music career, and Bloom continues his work on film and philanthropic ventures. Though their engagement has ended, the shared bond of raising their daughter remains—and, according to their reps, will always come first.

In the end, this isn’t a tale of betrayal or scandal—it’s one of transition. A chapter has closed, but the family ties remain intact.