Orlando Bloom’s nude paddleboarding photos from a 2016 vacation in Sardinia with Katy Perry caused a media frenzy. Reflecting on the incident, Bloom admitted feeling blindsided, sharing in a 2017 interview how he believed the secluded location offered complete privacy. “We’d been alone for days… I felt free,” he explained, though he later joked about his misjudgment, saying, “Clearly, not good enough.”
Despite the humor, Bloom was candid about his surprise at the public reaction, highlighting the invasive nature of fame. While the interviewer noted that a similar exposure of a female celebrity would spark outrage, Bloom chose not to delve into the double standard. “I didn’t take it that deep, darlin’,” he quipped, though his comment hinted at the complexities of privacy in Hollywood.
Katy Perry also weighed in during a 2020 interview, revealing that Bloom had encouraged her to join him in nudity, which she declined. Perry, skeptical of complete privacy, remarked, “I felt like Jim Carrey in The Truman Show.” She added that nudity was common among locals during their European vacation, explaining Bloom’s decision as fitting in with the culture.
Bloom and Perry, who started dating in 2016, briefly split in 2017 but later reunited. The couple got engaged in 2019 and now co-parent their daughter, Daisy Dove. Reflecting on their earlier challenges, Perry credited their separation for fostering personal growth and strengthening their bond.
