Love has been in the air at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards as Orlando Bloom put on a PDA-filled performance for his partner, Katy Perry, before she received this year’s Video Vanguard Award. The singer has been honoured for her iconic career in creating music videos that have left an indelible mark on the pop industry.
With a smile, Bloom, known for his roles in Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lord of the Rings, took to the stage to make the introduction in a unique and very personal way. Instead of introducing the star by her stage name, he surprised the audience by referring to her by her real name: Katheryn Hudson.
Bloom took the opportunity to share how his relationship with Katy goes beyond the spotlight and fame: “You fell in love with her as Katy Perry, I fell in love with her as Katheryn Hudson.” The actor continued, praising Perry: “You know her as a global superstar who brings love, light and her unique sense of humor to every song she writes and every music video she creates.”
The actor has turned to his more familiar side, highlighting Perry’s fundamental role as mother to Daisy, their daughter: “I know her as a mother, as a partner who brings that same sense of love and joy to our family.” “She loves with all her heart, and it’s something irresistible. Congratulations on this honor, baby, I’m very proud of you,” Bloom said.
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry at the 2024 MTV VMAs | Reuters
To conclude, he gave way to the singer and her performance again with her real name: “A round of applause for our new Video Vanguard, Katheryn Hudson.” He then added effusively: “Katy Perry!”, unleashing a great ovation among those present.
With such emotional support from her partner, and a career full of successes, Katy Perry continues to shine both on and off the stage. With Orlando Bloom’s statements, we can be sure that for her, success is not just a matter of talent, but of heart.
