Katy Perry secret fears over safety revealed while ex Orlando Bloom shares cryptic post
The Firework songstress, 40 - who seemingly hinted at her breakup from the actor on her recent 143 album - filed a temporary restraining order on a homeless man who has showed up at her Santa Barbara home multiple times, per TMZ.
It comes only days after it was reported that the singer and Bloom, 48, separated after nine years together and welcoming daughter Daisy, four.
In court documents obtained by the outlet on Monday, Katy filed a temporary restraining order against a man named Ross Elliott Hendrick on June 18.
Perry has claimed that the homeless man has visited her property various times throughout the month of May and continues to return.
The first time he attempted to trespass at her Santa Barbara abode, he was arrested - and her security team stated that Hendrick had a butane lighter and an aerosol can with him.
The second time he returned to the pop star's home, the man threw a blanket over the security gate.
Katy's security has backed up her worries and agree that Hendrick could pose a potential threat.
She has requested that the homeless man not only stay 100 yards away from her, but also her properties, job, car and now-ex Orlando Bloom.
The legal documents were filed on June 18 - shortly before it was reported that Perry and Bloom had separated.
Also on Monday, the actor shared a cryptic post to his Instagram stories on Monday in the wake of his split from ex-fiancée Katy Perry.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star - who recently partied with A-listers at the Venice wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez - shared a quote from Gautama Buddha to his 7 million followers.
The quote that Bloom reposted read: 'Each day is a new beginning. What we do today is what matters most.'
He additionally shared a separate slide which had another quote which was titled 'Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda.'
It continued, 'The important thing is to take that first step. Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.'
Earlier last week, it was revealed that Orlando and Katy officially called it quits after dating for nine years.
At the time, a source told Us Weekly: 'Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,' while also adding that the separation has been 'not contentious' thus far.
'Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.'
The Teenage Dream hitmaker - who is currently embarking on her Lifetimes Tour - was previously married to Russell Brand from 2010 until their divorce in 2012.
The insider further added that the reported breakup had been 'a long time coming' and that their relationship had also been 'tense for months.'
In the wake of the separation, Bloom whisked himself away to Venice to attend the star-studded nuptials between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez this past weekend.
The actor was spotted mingling with a number of celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Sydney Sweeney.
PR and brand expert Chad Teixeira talked to MailOnline about the split, labeling it as 'incredibly well-timed' for Orlando.
'The breakup has created a brand window for Orlando, and one that he's stepping into with just the right amount of presence.
Teixeira added, 'He's not chasing the spotlight, but he's not hiding either. That's a savvy move in today's fame economy and it'll stand him in better stead when Katy's fame is disappearing more than ever.
'From a brand and public image standpoint, Orlando Bloom's recent split from Katy Perry appears to be incredibly well-timed, whether intentionally or coincidentally.
'In the wake of a high-profile relationship that often placed him in the shadow of Perry's headline-making career, Orlando now has the opportunity to reestablish his own narrative, independent of her increasingly complex public perception.'
Chad then expressed that Perry has 'struggled to gain traction' in the spotlight and has received 'lukewarm reception' when it comes to her recent projects - such as her 143 album which dropped last year.
Teixeira later explained that Bloom 'is not trying to dominate headlines, but he's appearing at exactly the right places, looking relaxed, charismatic, and unburdened.
'The media is responding positively, capturing him enjoying life, socializing, even partying, which feeds into a well-worn but effective Hollywood archetype.'
Chad added, 'He's now coming across as the effortlessly cool, slightly mysterious leading man who doesn't need to try too hard.
'In PR terms, this is a textbook soft rebrand, it's low on drama, high on visibility, and perfectly timed to capitalize on a shift in public sentiment...'
Orlando was also spotted living single life as he headed to another lavish party on Sunday.
He danced the night away following his recent split from former fiancée Katy Perry as a guest on the swanky superyacht alongside 450 other VIPs including likes of Naomi Campbell, Kendall Jenner, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum.
Fresh from three days partying at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venice wedding extravaganza, Orlando headed on board Ritz-Carlton's gleaming 794ft Luminara for its inaugural cruise from Rome.
On board, Orlando was spotted dancing behind a glam partygoer as they were treated to an intimate Ellie Goulding gig.
Dressed in a Stüssy T-shirt, Orlando was in great spirits as he swayed to Ellie Goulding's stripped back rendition of I Need Your Love.
Bloom was also recently spotted cozying up to Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, during a water taxi ride as they headed to the airport following the Amazon founder's wedding this past weekend.
While enjoying the festivities, Orlando and his buddy Tom Brady were seen enjoying a stroll through Venice with newly single Sydney Sweeney, 27, who may have been the real belle of the ball.
Sweeney, who confirmed her split from fiancé Jonathan Davino earlier this year, allegedly wowed guests with her 'down to Earth' and 'fun' personality, in addition to her stunning looks.
A source told MailOnline: 'Sydney apparently is the most sought-after person to be around at the Bezos wedding.
'Everyone wants to talk to her and every guy that has been in her presence has talked about how stunning she is in real life.'
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star also seemed to enjoy some flirty exchanges with Kim Kardashian, 44, and her sister Khloe, 41.
He was also spotted in a cab with a woman later revealed to be Jamie Mizrahi, 36, who was actually a former stylist for his ex-Katy and Meghan Markle.
TMZ reported that Orlando was seen partying following the Bezos-Sanchez reception at the Gritti Palace until the wee hours of the morning with Sweeney, Tom Brady and members of the Kardashian family.
The actor first sparked up a romance with Perry in early 2016 - and he later popped the big question in 2019. They welcomed their daughter Daisy in 2020.
Bloom was previously
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