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After breakup, Orlando Bloom prioritizes family time with his children

James Whitfield
James Whitfield
·1 min read·Orlando, United States·54 views

Originally reported by InspireMore · Rewritten for clarity and brevity by Brightcast

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry ended their relationship in July after nearly a decade together, but the holidays show what matters most to him now: his kids.

The actor shared a Thanksgiving photo on Instagram showing himself with his two children—14-year-old Flynn, whom he shares with ex-wife Miranda Kerr, and Daisy Dove, his daughter with Perry, born in 2020. He blurred their faces, but his own smile told the story.

Breakups reshape family rhythms, especially around holidays. But Bloom has been clear about what he's building in their place. In a recent interview with People, he described family time in deliberately simple terms: a meal shared at a table, a walk together, games, play, connection. "It's holding hands and hugging. And telling people you love them a lot," he said.

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When asked about the split during a July appearance on Today, Bloom sidestepped the difficulty and landed on gratitude. "I'm great, man. I'm so grateful," he said. "We're going to be great. It's nothing but love."

A statement released after the breakup confirmed that Bloom and Perry had already begun shifting their relationship toward co-parenting, with their "shared priority" being to raise their daughter with "love, stability and mutual respect." That framework—treating a breakup as a restructuring rather than a rupture—is what the Thanksgiving photo seems to reflect.

It's a quiet but deliberate choice: showing up for the holidays not as a perfect family unit, but as people committed to staying connected. The blurred faces protect the children's privacy while the visible joy suggests the approach is working.

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Sources: InspireMore

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