Katy Perry has opened up about her recent split from actor Orlando Bloom, calling it "probably the hardest time" of her life. The couple, who share a six-year-old daughter named Daisy Dove, ended their nine-year relationship in 2025. Perry reflected on the moment the news became public, recalling that she was in Australia at the time and felt overwhelmed with emotion. Despite the sadness, she found comfort in her friends and expressed that she wouldn't have stayed in the relationship for so long without learning "really important things." She described every relationship as a teacher and said letting go was necessary for her personal growth. Perry also mentioned she was searching for an "epic legendary love," which she believes she has found with her current partner, Justin Trudeau. Orlando Bloom addressed the end of their relationship during an appearance on the Today show, emphasizing that he and Perry remain on good terms. He praised their relationship, noting they have a beautiful daughter and expressed confidence that they would continue to be great moving forward. Bloom did not elaborate further on the reasons behind their split but focused on the positive aspects of their shared history. Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada, first began dating in July 2025 after being seen dining together in Montreal. The following night, Trudeau attended Perry's Lifetime Tour concert in the city, sparking widespread speculation about their relationship. They officially confirmed their romance in October 2025 and made their red carpet debut together in June at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Perry's concert film, Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris. Justin Trudeau and his ex-wife, Sophie Grégoire, legally separated in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage and currently share joint custody of their three children. Trudeau's eldest son, Xavier, has publicly supported Perry, describing her as "super nice" and "super down to earth." Xavier has also developed a close relationship with Perry, even seeking her advice on career matters. This support from Trudeau's family has added a layer of public warmth to the new relationship, which has been marked by mutual respect and shared experiences.