Hollywood Halloween Hijinks: Actress Channels Katy Perry’s Space Flight Look with Orlando Bloom
In a curious turn of events this Halloween, acclaimed actor Orlando Bloom, 48, was photographed alongside actress Rachel Lynn Matthews, 32, who embraced a highly recognizable persona for the spooky season: his recent ex-fiancée, pop superstar Katy Perry, 41. The playful, yet notably pointed, costume choice has fueled public discussion surrounding the amicable but significant changes in Bloom and Perry’s lives.
Photos, initially shared on Matthews’ Instagram Stories, depicted Bloom in a skeleton costume, his arm around Matthews. She was strikingly dressed in a blue bodysuit and a sleek black wig, a direct homage to the custom blue flight suit Perry wore during her momentous 11-minute Blue Origin mission to the edge of space on April 14. Further amplifying the theme, Matthews recreated a now-viral photograph of Perry kissing the ground upon her return to Earth, captioning her rendition with the phrase, “Take up space!”—a clear nod to Perry’s journey and possibly her presence in the cultural zeitgeist.
The Halloween sighting comes just months after Bloom and Perry, who share a 5-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, publicly confirmed the end of their nine-year relationship. Reports first surfaced on June 26 that the couple had called off their engagement, with their respective representatives confirming the split on July 3. Despite the separation, sources close to the pair emphasized their commitment to maintaining a positive co-parenting dynamic. “Katy has every intention of maintaining a positive and respectful relationship with Orlando,” a source shared at the time. “He’s the father of their daughter, and that will always come first for her.”
Bloom himself addressed the personal changes during a September 5 appearance on “Today” with Craig Melvin, while promoting his film “The Cut.” When asked about his well-being, the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star responded, “I’m great, man. I’m so grateful… We have the most beautiful daughter. You know when you leave everything on the field like I did in this movie? I feel grateful for all of it. And we’re great. We’re going to be great. Nothing but love.”
Meanwhile, Perry has seemingly channeled her experiences into her music. Fans have widely theorized that her recently released single, “Bandaids,” offers a poignant reflection on the relationship’s conclusion. In the song’s lyrics, Perry sings, “Hand to God I promise I tried / There’s no stone left unturned / It’s not what you did / It’s what you didn’t / You were there but you weren’t. Got so used to you letting me down / No use trying to send flowers now / Telling myself you’ll change you don’t / Bandaids over a broken heart.” Beyond her musical expressions, Perry has also confirmed she is “dating someone else,” an announcement made during a recent Lifetimes Tour show in Prague, following reports of her spending time with former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.
The former couple also share high-profile connections, notably with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez. Lauren Sánchez was a fellow passenger on Perry’s Blue Origin flight, and Bloom was a guest at the couple’s wedding in Venice, Italy, in June, underscoring the interwoven social circles within which these personal transitions unfold.
As Bloom and Perry navigate their new chapters, the Halloween tribute serves as a vivid reminder of their intertwined past and the ongoing public fascination with their evolving story, all while demonstrating a public commitment to amicable co-parenting for their daughter.
