When Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom first met at a benefit for the Children’s Defense Fund in April 2013, both of them were in other relationships.

At the time Perry was two years out from her divorce from Russell Brand and dating fellow singer, John Mayer. Bloom, on the other hand, was still married to former Victoria’s Secret model, Miranda Kerr, with whom he shares a nine-year-old son.

Less than seven years later, the pair would be engaged and expecting their first child together. This is how it all happened.

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How did they meet?

It was a Golden Globes after-party that would officially bring them back together. More specifically, a burger from US fast-food chain, In-and-Out. Sources from the night reported there was a dance-off and a lot of flirting and there was photographic evidence to prove it.

Later, Perry would tell Jimmy Kimmel this was where their relationship started.

“We bonded over an In-N-Out burger about three years [ago] at the Golden Globes. He stole one off of my table,” she said in 2019.

“He took it, and I was like, ‘Wait! Who — oh, you’re so hot. Fine, take it!’ And then I saw him at a party, and I was like, ‘How are those onions resting on your molars?’ He’s like, ‘I like you’.”

You can practically see the chemistry. Image: Getty.

They were pretty private about their relationship at first.

Despite rumours of their burgeoning relationship and several public appearances, it would take five months for Bloom and Perry to publicise the fact they were dating.

Three months after their Golden Globes run-in, the couple were spotted holidaying in Hawaii, dancing at Coachella and again at the Cannes Film Festival in mid-May, 2016.

Later that month, Perry would make their relationship official by sharing a photo of them lying on a set of steps in front of a ritzy hotel.

She captioned the post: "We cannes't".

They then dated for 10 months.

While Perry and Bloom aren't the most public of couples, the pair still gave fans plenty to talk about.

For Halloween 2016, they made a convincing Hillary and Bill Clinton, complete with a clownish Donald Trump following behind them. Then Bloom attended Perry's family Thanksgiving under a month later.

We must also talk about the infamous paddleboarding scandal ( a refresher, if you need it) in which thePirates of the Caribbeanstar was papped in the nude with his schlong out. The photos went viral because... naked Orlando Bloom, but also became his... erm... 'equipment' was rather sizable.Mamamiadoesn’t publish paparazzi photos but just in case you want to consult the source material.

Speaking on The Howard Stern Show years later, Bloom... cleared up some rumours...

“It is really not that big,” he said.

“Things are expanded on cameras with a big optical lens. It is an optical illusion.”

On January 13, 2017, Perry threw a party for Bloom's 40th birthday, which even involved a surprise visit from his mum, Sonia Copeland Bloom. Bloom shared the moment on his Instagram, writing: "Best gift ever surprise visit from me mum".

The split.

Within 10 months of making their relationship official, the couple released a joint statement announcing they were taking some "respectful, loving space" away from each other. This was on February 28, 2017.

"Before rumours or falsifications get out of hand we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time," they wrote.

According to E! , Perry initiated the split, however their separation "was mutual".

"Katy pulled the plug. It was a few events that happened over the past few months. They both still love each other very much, though, and getting back together could happen once they have some space," reported a source.

"Katy has built a really strong connection with Flynn. It's sad but it will work out how it's supposed to."

Unfortunately, rumours of a 'nasty break up' still emerged, with Perry fighting back against the reports on Twitter.

"HOW BOUT A NEW WAY OF THINKING FOR 2017⁉️U can still b friends & love ur former partners! No one's a victim or a villain, get a life y'all!????" she wrote a mere four days after their initial announcement.

HOW BOUT A NEW WAY OF THINKING FOR 2017⁉️U can still b friends & love ur former partners! No one's a victim or a villain, get a life y'all!????

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) March 2, 2017

After a lot of speculation, Perry and Bloom reunited.

By August 2017, Perry and Bloom were once again seen together in public. Because we live in the age of social media, they were first spotted in the wild by a fan... and at an Adele concert, no less.

Here's Orlando saying "hi love" to us last night ???????????? Katy was walking in front of him! pic.twitter.com/4GMn4ylaIs

— Valencia (@_monthse) August 13, 2017

Still, it took them until May 2018 to confirm their relationship. Perry admitted she was taken on the season finale ofAmerican Idol. An avid Bachelorette fan, she joked to former US season 14 Bachelorette, Becca Kufrin, that "I’m not single but I still like you".

In September 2016, Bloom and Perry made their first red carpet appearance at the Gala for the Global Ocean which was hosted by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.

It was what you'd call a moment.