Orlando Bloom has offered fans a candid look into his search for love, outlining his specific criteria for an ideal partner in a new social media video. The revelation comes as his former fiancée, pop star Katy Perry, continues to make headlines with her burgeoning romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Bloom's Light-Hearted Take on Love and Style
In a casual street interview filmed in New York City for the TikTok account The People Gallery, the 48-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean actor was posed a direct question. When asked if he would "rather have a partner with style or funds," Bloom's response was immediate and accompanied by a laugh: "Both."
Jokingly questioning if he had to choose just one, the actor made his preferences clear. He was dressed for the chilly East Coast weather in a tan barn jacket with a leather collar, layered over a cream cable-knit sweater, corduroy trousers, and a baseball cap. He hesitantly described the look as "cozy Christmas comfort."
Offering style advice, Bloom emphasised authenticity, stating it "always goes the longest distance." He also praised thrift stores as a great source for interesting fashion, before laughing and noting his own jacket was actually from Prada.
Cross-Country Travel and a Focus on Wellbeing
The actor appeared to have a busy schedule, flying from New York to Los Angeles later that same Saturday. In LA, he attended an awards celebration for the Apple film F1, wearing the same outfit, and posed with iconic producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who worked on the Pirates films.
During the TikTok chat, Bloom also shared some personal advice for anyone going through a difficult period. He suggested taking action, establishing a routine, and "get[ting] into your body, get out of your head." He encouraged people to "keep creating" as a way forward.
Perry and Trudeau's Romance Gains Celebrity Approval
Bloom's comments arrive amid continued public interest in the relationship between his ex-fiancée, Katy Perry, and Justin Trudeau. The pair, who sparked dating rumours in July following Perry's split from Bloom, have recently made their romance more public.
Perry, 41, and Trudeau, 53, met with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife earlier in December, a meeting that drew some criticism for Perry's choice of a mini-skirt outfit. However, the couple have since brushed off the backlash, sharing romantic snaps from their time in Japan, including a selfie in a park and a video of Perry trying sea urchin.
The relationship has also received a stamp of approval from one of Perry's famous friends. Actress Zooey Deschanel expressed her support on Watch What Happens Live, noting a common bond as she is also dating a Canadian—reality star Jonathan Scott. "I love it — I'm so in," Deschanel said of her friend's new romance.
Sources indicate Perry is "having a lot of fun" with Trudeau, who is said to be "a much happier person now." Both are navigating new chapters as single parents; Perry shares five-year-old daughter Daisy Dove with Orlando Bloom, while Trudeau has three children with his ex-wife Sophie Grégoire.
