Orlando Bloom and actress Rachel Lynn Matthews stirred up social media buzz this Halloween after they were photographed together at a Halloween party. The attention stemmed from Matthews' costume choice: she dressed up as Katy Perry, Bloom's ex-fiancée, specifically referencing Perry's Blue Origin space flight.
Matthews donned a black wig and a blue spacesuit, mirroring the outfit Perry wore during her trip to the edge of space in April. Photos circulating online show Bloom, dressed as a skeleton, with his arm around Matthews. Matthews even recreated Perry's signature post-flight move of kneeling and kissing the ground, further fueling the internet frenzy. She captioned the photo with "Take up space!".
The timing of the costume is noteworthy, considering Bloom and Perry officially announced the end of their relationship in July, after nearly a decade together. Their representatives released a joint statement at the time, stating that they were shifting their relationship to focus on co-parenting their 5-year-old daughter, Daisy. Since the split, Perry has been linked to former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The internet's reaction to Matthews' costume has been mixed. Some users found humor in the choice, while others deemed it "psychotic behavior" or unsettling. One Facebook user commented, "Katy is with Justin Trudeau, so I'd say she's winning this one,". Another user wrote, "If my partner dressed up as my most recent ex for Halloween, I would feel very unsettled". There was also speculation about whether Matthews and Bloom arrived at the party together or simply crossed paths. One user remarked, "I just want to know if they're really dating or she was just at the same party and he indulged her by taking a photo".
Sources indicate that Bloom seemed to take the costume in stride, showing no apparent discomfort. Relationship rumors between Bloom and Matthews have been circulating, though neither has confirmed any dating news.
Despite their separation, Bloom and Perry maintain a positive relationship focused on co-parenting. A source told People that "Katy has every intention of maintaining a positive and respectful relationship with Orlando," adding, "He's the father of their daughter, and that will always come first for her". The source also stated that they are "still very much in touch and co-parenting Daisy together" and "committed to keeping things amicable". Bloom addressed the split on Today, saying that they were "great" and that there was "nothing but love" between them.
