Orlando Bloom was seen leaving an exclusive Met Gala afterparty in New York City in the early hours of Tuesday morning, accompanied by model and influencer Meredith Duxbury, sparking a wave of online speculation.
The sighting quickly went viral due to Duxbury’s resemblance to Bloom’s former partner Katy Perry, though reports now suggest there is more to the story than first appeared.
Late-Night Arrival at Exclusive Venue
Bloom, 49, reportedly arrived around 1 a.m. at Zero Bond, one of Manhattan’s most exclusive private members’ clubs, wearing a black baseball cap in an attempt to keep a low profile.
He was photographed alongside Meredith Duxbury, 27, a model and social media personality with a large online following.
Duxbury wore a sheer black lace dress at the event, which immediately drew attention on social media and fueled speculation about a possible new romance.
There’s a Twist
Despite the online buzz, sources told TMZ that Bloom and Duxbury are not romantically involved.
According to the report, Bloom did not actually attend the event with Duxbury, and instead arrived with Swiss model Luisa Laemmel, 28, who has been seen with him previously at high-profile events.
The clarification has added a new layer to the story, which initially spread rapidly across social media platforms following the Met Gala afterparties.
Recent Split From Katy Perry
Bloom recently ended his long on-and-off relationship with Katy Perry, with whom he shares a daughter, Daisy.
The couple had been together for nearly a decade, including a brief separation in 2017 before becoming engaged in 2019.
Their breakup was confirmed last year, marking the end of one of Hollywood’s most closely followed celebrity relationships.
Relationship Timeline Drew Global Attention
Bloom and Perry’s relationship frequently made headlines over the years, from their engagement announcement to their temporary split and later reconciliation.
The pair share parenting responsibilities for their daughter while maintaining separate personal lives following their breakup.
Perry has since been linked to former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to reports, though neither has publicly confirmed details of their relationship.
Online Reaction Fueled by Resemblance Claims
Much of the online discussion has focused on the physical resemblance between Meredith Duxbury and Perry, with social media users quickly drawing comparisons after photos surfaced.
However, no confirmed romantic link between Bloom and Duxbury has been established, and representatives have not suggested any ongoing relationship.
Bloom’s Career Continues With Upcoming Film
Outside of the speculation, Bloom is set to return to the big screen with an upcoming role in Werner Herzog’s film Bucking Fastard, set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
The film is expected to showcase a different side of the actor as he continues balancing Hollywood projects with public attention surrounding his personal life.
