Katy Perry candidly revealed that her year-long hiatus from Orlando Bloom, during the nascent stages of their romance, was a lifesaver. The 39-year-old pop sensation, known for her chart-topper "Firework," embarked on a romantic journey with the dashing "Pirates of the Caribbean" star in 2016, only to take a temporary detour the subsequent year. But after a year of solitude, they rekindled their flame and got engaged in 2019.
"Our love story wasn't a fairytale from the get-go," Perry confessed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. "He, in a sense, was, having just emerged from a prolonged period of celibacy with clear intentions set. I, on the other hand, was emerging from a relationship, eager to dive into new waters, yet unprepared for the depths of self-discovery ahead."
Not soon after their romantic endeavors began, Bloom embarked on a journey to the Hoffman Institute in California, a sanctuary Perry described as a transformative space that "rewires bad habits and neural pathways through diverse physical endeavors." Upon his return, Perry noticed a shift: "He ceased playing the cat-and-mouse game, and I found myself bored, ready to move on."
Admitting to being accustomed to the thrill of their tumultuous push-pull dynamics, which often yielded a dopamine rush akin to playing games, Perry eventually followed suit and enrolled in the Hoffman Institute. "It was a tumultuous year, but towards its end, I found solace at Hoffman. I acquired tools, spoke a common language, and my life was forever altered," she shared with host Alex Cooper. "It was a lifeline. Without that process and meditation, I wouldn't be here. It saved me."
The couple went on to welcome their daughter Daisy in 2020, marking a new chapter in their relationship. "We each have our strengths and areas for growth," Perry mused. "One of Orlando's greatest strengths is his ability to anchor me when I falter. It's remarkable because I'm typically the alpha, the testosterone-fueled one who believes, 'I've got this. I don't need help.' But the truth is, I do. I need a partner."
