It looks like the post-breakup glow-up is already underway for Orlando Bloom, and he’s doing it in A-list company, like Kim Kardashian. The Pirates of the Caribbean star was spotted in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, June 26, looking relaxed and all smiles while mingling with none other than The Kardashians star herself, Kim Kardashian. The surprise sighting comes just one day after a report of Bloom’s split from pop icon Katy Perry after nearly 10 years together.
According to Us Weekly, Orlando Bloom, 48, greeted Kim Kardashian, 44, with multiple air kisses as they arrived in Venice ahead of the wedding of tech titan Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez. And because one Kardashian is never enough for a red carpet moment, Khloe Kardashian was also reportedly nearby for the glam get-together.
The appearance set social media ablaze, with fans wondering if there’s more to the story than just friendly cheek pecks. After all, Bloom is newly single, and Kim has a tendency to attract headlines and high-profile men.
While there’s no confirmation of any romantic connection (yet), the timing has tongues wagging. This is Bloom’s first public appearance since his breakup with Perry was confirmed on June 25. And though insiders insist that the split is “amicable,” it’s still a significant moment for both stars.
Kim Kardashian and Orlando Bloom Already Sparking Romance Rumors
“Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,” one source told the outlet. “It’s not contentious at the moment. Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.”
Another insider added that the separation was “a long time coming,” noting that the couple’s relationship had “been tense for months.” Between parenting their 4-year-old daughter Daisy and busy work schedules, Katy is currently on her Lifetimes tour, and the distance and pressure apparently became too much.
“Katy has been very busy working, and they are apart often,” a source explained. “It’s an unspoken thing that they are having issues and have for a while now. Everyone around them knows.”
The duo first got together in 2016, broke up in 2017, and reunited not long after. They got engaged on Valentine’s Day 2019 and welcomed their daughter in 2020. But as fans know, fairy tales don’t always last even when there’s a heart-shaped ring involved.
Katy Perry Has Hinted At Trouble In The Past
Katy herself opened up about the rocky beginnings of their relationship during a September 2024 appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, saying, “We weren’t really in it from day one… I was fresh out of a relationship, and I was just like, ‘I can’t do this anymore. I need to swim in a different pond.’”
Well, it seems like Orlando’s doing just that, and the new pond might include the Kardashians. While the Venice sighting may turn out to be nothing more than a friendly hello between Hollywood elites, fans are definitely watching closely. Whether it’s a new friendship, a rebound romance, or just two celebs enjoying some pre-wedding cocktails, one thing is clear, Orlando Bloom is back on the scene, and he’s not hiding.
“That’s all I thought seeing this soft launch of the Kim x Orlando collab!!!” one person wrote via Reddit.
“Kim’s at it again,” another commented.
As for Kim Kardashian, she has always known how to keep tongues wagging when it comes to her love life.
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