Pirates Star Faces Fan Fury Over Controversial Halloween Snap
Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after being photographed with an actress dressed as his former fiancée Katy Perry during Halloween celebrations.
The 48-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star attended a themed party where he posed for pictures with Rachel Lynn Matthews, who wore a detailed costume mimicking Perry's Blue Origin space flight outfit from earlier this year.
Costume Choice Sparks Outrage
Matthews, a 32-year-old actress known for her role in Happy Death Day, shared the controversial images on her Instagram account. She captioned the post 'Take up space!' while wearing a blue catsuit and black wig that closely resembled the pop star's appearance during her 11-minute space journey in April.
The photograph shows Bloom with a skull painted on his face standing beside Matthews in her Katy Perry costume, a moment that has since gone viral and drawn significant criticism from fans of both celebrities.
Social media users were quick to condemn the actor's decision to pose with someone dressed as his former partner, with many describing the move as 'disrespectful' and 'messy' given their recent split and shared parenting responsibilities.
Fan Reactions Pour In
On Reddit, user Sooodamnfancy expressed their disbelief, writing: 'I'm honestly lost for words. Shame on both of them! Messy af.'
Another commenter, BatGurl89, highlighted the family aspect, stating: 'Honestly that was my thought process... like not only is that his ex but the mother of his child, disgustingly disrespectful.'
The criticism continued with Ok-Option6971 adding: 'Even if it's not his gf, it's mean to pose for a picture with someone dressed up as your ex.'
Concerns were also raised about their five-year-old daughter Daisy potentially seeing the image in future, with Mikeinyomama commenting: 'Hope their daughter never comes across this, how will he ever explain what he was thinking to her? Just messed up.'
Moving On After Split
Bloom and Perry ended their engagement earlier this year after getting engaged in 2019 and welcoming their daughter in 2020. Since their separation, both stars have apparently moved on with new partners.
Katy Perry has been romantically linked to former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with the pair spotted together multiple times since July, including at her live shows and sharing intimate moments on her yacht.
Meanwhile, sources indicate that Orlando Bloom has begun dating again, with reports of him being seen at London cocktail bars with mystery women. An insider told The Sun: 'Orlando and Katy split really amicably and only want the best for each other. He has been keeping things low-key but is dating again.'
The timing of the controversial Halloween photograph has raised eyebrows, coming as both celebrities navigate their new relationships in the public eye while co-parenting their young daughter.
