Orlando Bloom Hints At Who Pulled The Plug On Katy Perry Romance With Cryptic Post About Taking 'That First Step'

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Orlando Bloom is reflecting on his shocking split from .
After months of rumored tension, the power couple finally called it quits, following nine years of dating and a six-year engagement.
Bloom, who has begun living life as a single man while away in Venice for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding, seems to be embracing his "new beginnings."
Following his return from partying in Venice, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor shared a series of cryptic posts on his Instagram Stories.
In the first slide, Bloom uploaded a quote from Buddha, reading, "Each day is a new beginning. What we do today is what matters most." Alongside the message was a drawing of a man seated outside watching a flock of birds in the distance.
The subsequent slide was another quote from Japanese author Daisaku Ikeda's "Daily Encouragement" message. It read:
"The important thing is to take that first step. Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next."
While it isn't clear what the British actor is referring to, the timely messages come amid his breakup from Perry, which sources say has been a long time coming.
An insider revealed that Bloom and Perry had endured several make-or-break moments over the years, and there seems to be no chance of a reunion this time.
As The Blast previously reported, a source told Daily Mail, "They had broken up before and in the following years things could get tense and to a point where it was often make or break, and they would choose to make up. But shortly after her Video Vanguard Award and performance in September, they started to disconnect more as she was getting ready to release music, go on tour, and take the space flight."
By the new year, the pair had begun living separate lives, making it easier to finally end things. With Bloom now a single man, the informant confirmed he has no plans to woo Perry back. "He isn't going to try to get her back. It's over and he has accepted it," the source shared.
Instead, the "Troy" actor is reportedly embracing his return to his "normal self" again after months of emotional strain with Perry.
While fans of Bloom and Perry might be sad to see their almost ten-year romance fizzle, a PR expert believes it is the best thing for "The Lord of the Rings" star.
In an interview, PR expert Chad Teixeira said the breakup seems "incredibly well-timed" for Bloom, who had been living in the shadow of his famous ex-fiancée, Perry. According to him, now is the time for the Hollywood star to rebrand his image.
"The breakup has created a brand window for Orlando, and one that he's stepping into with just the right amount of presence. He's not chasing the spotlight, but he's not hiding either."
Teixeira continued, "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."
In the months leading to their breakup, Perry was dealing with immense backlash following the poor performance of her "143" album and her controversial trip to space.
Although Bloom and Perry's split is still very fresh, the 48-year-old actor seems to have wasted no time moving on.
While attending Bezos's wedding solo, the "Carnival Row" star was spotted getting handsy with a mystery woman in Venice. When the three-day celebration took a dramatic turn due to a thunderstorm, Bloom was photographed escaping the venue with his arm draped around a brunette woman as they approached a waiting boat.
Once in the boat, Bloom got super cozy with the lady who donned a green dress. The pair reportedly chatted and laughed as they returned together to the Aman Hotel, where the wedding guests lodged.
Before the boat ride with the brunette, Bloom enjoyed a steamy reunion with fellow celebrity, Kim Kardashian.
In his first appearance since the breakup, the actor was seen giving "The Kardashians" star a flirty air kiss while welcoming her to the party.
Although the state of his relationship with the brunette in Venice remains unclear, eagle-eyed fans have dug up the woman's identity.
As The Blast reported, the lady in question was revealed to be Hollywood stylist Jamie Mizrahi. According to reports, she is a close friend of Bloom and Perry, having worked as a stylist for the "Roar" songstress.
Her list of high-profile customers includes Adele, Meghan Markle, Britney Spears, and Jennifer Lawrence.
Despite the tender moment shared between Bloom and Mizrahi, it has been confirmed that the stylist is married to Nico Mizrahi.