Orlando Bloom Faces Backlash Over Halloween Photo
Orlando Bloom, 48, has been called "messy" and "disrespectful" by fans after a Halloween photo of him with actress Rachel Lynn Matthews went viral. Rachel, 32, attended a themed party dressed as Katy Perry, Orlando's ex-fiancée.
Context of the Photo
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry split earlier this year. They got engaged in 2019 and share a five-year-old daughter named Daisy. Since their breakup, Katy has moved on with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, while Orlando is rumored to be exploring new relationships.
Details of the Costume
At the party, Orlando had a skull painted on his face, while Rachel wore a blue catsuit and black wig mimicking Katy Perry’s outfit from her Blue Origin space flight. Katy’s 11-minute space trip in April was notable and received significant attention.
“Take up space!” Rachel wrote on Instagram, referencing Katy’s moment of kissing the ground after landing.
Fan Reactions
- Many fans criticized Orlando for participating in the photo, calling it “disrespectful.”
- Some said Orlando should “have more class” given his recent breakup.
- A Reddit user expressed confusion and disappointment: “I’m honestly lost for words.”
This image sparked debate over respect and decorum following public breakups, with fans divided on Orlando’s actions.
Fans described the picture as “disrespectful” and criticized Orlando for the choice to pose with someone mocking his ex.
Author’s summary: Orlando Bloom received sharp backlash for posing with an actress mocking his ex Katy Perry at Halloween, igniting debates about respect and propriety post-breakup.