Orlando Bloom cosies up to actress who mocks ex Katy Perry in Halloween costume

Orlando Bloom Sparks Controversy with Halloween Photo

Orlando Bloom was called “messy” by fans after a photo emerged showing him with actress Rachel Lynn Matthews, who dressed as his ex Katy Perry for Halloween. The image quickly went viral, stirring strong reactions online.

Photo Details

In the photo, Orlando, 48, wore skull face paint while Rachel, 32, appeared dressed as Katy Perry in a blue spacesuit inspired by Katy's Blue Origin Space flight. The costume included a black wig, recreating the singer’s look from the event earlier this year.

Katy Perry’s Space Flight Reference

In April, Katy Perry joined an all-women crew on a space journey lasting 11 minutes, which sparked mixed reactions. Upon landing, she kissed the ground—a gesture Rachel imitated in her Halloween portrayal.

“Take up space!” Rachel wrote alongside the Instagram post of her costume.

Backlash from Fans

Many fans disapproved of Orlando posing with someone mocking his ex. Some called the photo “disrespectful” and suggested Orlando should “have more class” following their split.

Reddit user Sooodamnfancy commented: “I’m honestly lost for words.”

Relationship Context

Author's summary: Orlando Bloom faced criticism for posing with an actress mocking his ex Katy Perry’s space flight in a Halloween costume, sparking debate over respect and class after their breakup.

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Metro Metro — 2025-11-10

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