Orlando Bloom's surprising revelation about Katy Perry makes fans go wild

Orlando Bloom’s fans went wild when he called his fiancée Katy Perry by her real name during his heartfelt introduction speech.

At the MTV Video Music Awards, Katy Perry was honored with the MTV Video Vanguard Award for her “outstanding contributions and profound impact” on music videos. As she took the stage to accept her award, Orlando Bloom delivered a touching tribute, surprising fans by casually revealing her real name.

During his speech, Bloom said, “You fell in love with her as Katy Perry. I fell in love with her as Katheryn Hudson. 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.”

The Lord of the Rings actor continued, “I know her as a mother and a partner, who brings that same love and joy to our family. In moments when we’ve needed it most, her music and the remarkable world she creates have brought joy and laughter, inspiring generations around the globe.”

Bloom concluded, “Congratulations on this honor, baby. I’m so proud of you. 1-4-3. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2024 MTV Video Vanguard: Katheryn Hudson, Katy Perry.”

Fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their shock at the casual mention of Katy Perry’s real name. One viewer tweeted, “KATY PERRY ISN'T HER REAL NAME?! So, I’m today years old when I learned that Katy Perry’s real name isn’t Katy Perry... Is Taylor the only artist who goes by her real name?”

During her acceptance speech, the "Firework" hitmaker also thanked Bloom for “doing the dishes.”