Orlando Bloom proudly supported his fiancee Katy Perry as she performed a medley of her musical hits at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
But fans couldn’t help but notice the confused faces he was making throughout her performance.
As the camera cut to the Lord Of The Rings star at various points, Orlando, 47, appeared perplexed.
Orlando has been engaged to Katy, 39, since 2019 and shares four-year-old daughter Daisy with her – but his expressions caused fans to jokingly wonder if he even knew the lyrics to her songs.
‘Orlando Bloom is reacting to this performance as if he’s never heard a single Katy Perry song before what is going on,’ one fan tweeted.
Fans couldn’t help but notice Orlando Bloom was making a serious of confused faces during Katy Perry’s performance at the 2024 MTV VMAs; seen with a strained expression as he watched her perform I’m His, He’s Mine
Perry performed a medley of her hits ahead of receiving the Video Vanguard Award
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‘Orlando Bloom does not know a single Katy Perry song did you see his face,’ another posted. ‘he already told you people he didnt fall in love with Katy he fell in love with Katheryn,’ the viewer added, referencing a past quote Bloom made about his relationship with Perry.
‘Orlando Bloom has never heard a single Katy Perry song,’ another viewer claimed.
‘Every cut to Orlando Bloom makes it seem like this is the first time he’s heard a Katy Perry song,’ another posted.
The first time the camera cut to Bloom was during her sensual performance of I’m His, He’s Mine with rapper Doechii, their collaboration from her upcoming album 143.
He had a strained expression on his face before abruptly lightening up.
Several fans weighed in on his expression on Twitter, with one remarking: ‘Orlando looked cringe af when Katy almost kissed Doechii.’
The confused expressions continued during a performance of her song California Gurlz – one of her biggest hits.
The actor nodded along to the track with a nervous expression on his face.
Blooming laughing at the end of her sensual performance of I’m His, He’s Mine with rapper Doechii
Bloom had a strained expression on his face as the camera panned to him during her sensual performance of I’m His, He’s Mine with rapper Doechii
At the end of her 20-minute performance, Katy got the crowd roaring as she shared a passionate kiss with Orlando on stage as he handed her her Moonperson
The two looked very much in love
Bloom introduced his wife-to-be to the VMAs audience ahead of her performance, referring to her lovingly by her birth name, Katheryn Hudson, as he spoke about her impressive 20-year career and their epic romance
‘You fell in love with her as Katy Perry, I fell in love with her as Katheryn Hudson,’ he said
But as she sang I Kissed A Girl, her 2008 smash hit, he was seen clapping along to the song.
Perry was the recipient of this year’s Video Vanguard Award.
‘Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon,’ said Bruce Gillmer, chief content officer of music at Paramount+ and president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount in a statement announcing her honor.
‘With her game changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages,’ added Gillmer.
Bloom introduced his wife-to-be to the VMAs audience ahead of her performance, referring to her lovingly by her birth name, Katheryn Hudson, as he spoke about her impressive 20-year career and their epic romance.
‘You fell in love with her as Katy Perry, I fell in love with her as Katheryn Hudson,’ he said.
‘You know her as a global superstar who brings love, light and her unique sense of humor into every song she writes and every music video she creates.
‘I know her as a mother, as a partner who brings that same sense of love and joy to our family,’ he continued.
‘She loves with her whole heart and it’s kind of irresistible. Congratulations on this honor baby, I’m so proud of you.’
At the end of her 20-minute performance, Katy got the crowd roaring as she shared a passionate kiss with Orlando on stage as he handed her her Moonperson.
This year’s VMA festivities were hosted by rapper Megan Thee Stallion and held at the UBS Arena in Long Island.
Stallion, 29, was herself nominated for five awards, including best collaboration and best hip-hop. She previously won best power anthem for Hot Girl Summer.
The evening was a who’s who of music superstars with Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Benson Boone, Halsey, LISA, Lenny Kravitz, Anitta, Karol G, LL Cool J, and Shawn Mendes also performing during the show.
As for accolades, Taylor Swift became the most decorated solo artist ever at the VMAs with a record 30 career wins.
Perry and her fiance posed with her new trophy
Perry proudly displayed her Video Vanguard Award
She also won the award for Most Iconic Performance
The engaged couple caused a frenzy when they arrived at the night’s ceremony in stylish garb
They showed off their PDA for the cameras before heading inside the arena
She had 10 nominations at Wednesday night’s show alone, scoring seven wins.
Swift also made history as the first artist to win Video Of The Year five times.
Her collaboration with Post Malone, the track Fortnight, was up for Video of the Year and won.
She already held the record for most Video of the Year victories with four trophies under her name.
Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter had the biggest upset of the night as she defeated her mentor Taylor.
The 25-year-old hitmaker earned the coveted Song Of The Year Moon Person over the pop megastar for her smash hit Espresso.
The coveted Best New Artist prize went to one of the hottest artists of the summer, Chappell Roan, as she beat out an impressive field including Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, and Tyla.
Earlier in the evening Tyla was the big winner as she earned Best Afrobeats for her track Water.
Another artist who was recognized was Blackpink’s Lisa who earned the Best K-Pop honor for her Rockstar music video.
Anitta was also a massive winner as she earned the Best Latin Moon Person for her Mil Veces music video.