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Orlando Bloom honored Katy Perry with a charming speech at the VMAs
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Orlando Bloom honored Katy Perry with a charming speech at the VMAs

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom met for the first time over a hamburger at the 2016 Golden Globes and have been one of the cutest couples in Hollywood ever since.

Katy Perry in a black sequin dress and Orlando Bloom in a black suit smile at each other on the red carpet at TIFFKaty Perry in a black sequin dress and Orlando Bloom in a black suit smile at each other on the red carpet at TIFF

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After a brief separation in 2017, Katy and Orlando became engaged in 2019 and welcomed their daughter Daisy Dove Bloom the following year.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom smile and hug on the red carpet at the Kering Foundation event, Katy in a shimmering dress and Orlando in a tuxedoKaty Perry and Orlando Bloom smile and hug on the red carpet at the Kering Foundation event, Katy in a shimmering dress and Orlando in a tuxedo

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It goes without saying that Katy and Orlando are each other’s biggest fans, so when the MTV VMAs last night were looking for a special guest to introduce Katy, there seemed to be only one man for the job.

Katy Perry in an asymmetrical fringed top and Orlando Bloom in a black suit hold hands at a red carpet eventKaty Perry in an asymmetrical fringed top and Orlando Bloom in a black suit hold hands at a red carpet event

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In case you missed it, Katy was this year’s recipient of the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and as usual, the winner thrilled her fans with a jam-packed performance of her biggest hits.

Katy Perry stands with an award in her hand and wears a futuristic outfit with transparent fabric and leather accentsKaty Perry stands with an award in her hand and wears a futuristic outfit with transparent fabric and leather accents

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Before Katy’s 10-minute medley – which included songs like “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream” and “I Kissed a Girl” – Orlando was invited onstage to give a glowing introduction praising his fiancée’s “remarkable” talent.

Katy Perry stands on a stage in a futuristic outfit, holding a sword aloft, surrounded by dancers in matching silver costumesKaty Perry stands on a stage in a futuristic outfit, holding a sword aloft, surrounded by dancers in matching silver costumes

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“You fell in love with her as Katy Perry. I fell in love with her as Katheryn Hudson,” he began, calling her by her birth name.

A man with a microphone stands on the stage in a black suit, in the background a full audience at a red carpet eventA man with a microphone stands on the stage in a black suit, in the background a full audience at a red carpet event

“You know her as a global superstar who brings love, light and her unique sense of humor to every song she writes and every music video she creates. I know her as a mother, a partner who brings that same love and joy to our family,” he added.

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The pirates of the Caribbean The star went on to say that Katy’s music has brought “a sense of joy and laughter” to fans and inspired “generations of people from all over the world.”

Katy Perry in a white outfit with fringes and Orlando Bloom in a black suit at an event, a crowd in the backgroundKaty Perry in a white outfit with fringes and Orlando Bloom in a black suit at an event, a crowd in the background

After her energetic, gravity-defying performance, Orlando presented Katy with her trophy. And in her acceptance speech, she returned the favor with a sweet shout-out to him and their four-year-old daughter.

Darius Homayoun and Katy Perry kiss on stage, with Katy holding an award and wearing a unique outfitDarius Homayoun and Katy Perry kiss on stage, with Katy holding an award and wearing a unique outfit

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“Thanks to Orlando for keeping me grounded, celebrating me and doing the dishes,” she said, recalling her recent confession about her life at home on the Call her daddy Podcast. “And finally for my Daisy, the only flowers I will ever need.”

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