Orlando Bloom created a buzz at the MTV Video Music Awards when he referred to his fiancée, Katy Perry, by her real name during his introduction speech. Katy, 39, received the prestigious MTV Video Vanguard Award for her contributions to music videos, and as she took the stage to accept the honor, Orlando, 47, delivered a heartfelt tribute. He surprised fans by calling her “Katheryn Hudson,” her birth name, rather than her stage name. He said, “You fell in love with her as Katy Perry. I fell in love with her as Katheryn Hudson.”
Orlando’s speech continued to praise her as a global superstar who brings love and light to everything she does. He also shared more personal insights, mentioning her role as a mother and partner, and her ability to inspire through her music. Fans took to social media, particularly X (formerly known as Twitter), to express their surprise at the casual mention of her real name. One fan exclaimed, “KATY PERRY ISN’T HER REAL NAME WHAT!” Another joked, “Just found out Katy Perry’s last name is Hudson… does this mean I could be low-key related to her?”
During the ceremony, the couple displayed affection as they kissed on stage after Katy accepted the award. This followed playful remarks Katy made about their relationship, particularly referencing a cheeky comment she made about rewarding Orlando for doing household chores. During her acceptance speech, she humorously thanked him for “doing the dishes,” echoing her previous racy comments about their personal life.
Katy, who looked stunning in a shredded white ensemble, has recently been in the spotlight not just for her music, but also for personal moments involving Orlando. Earlier in the evening, the couple walked the red carpet together, putting on a united front days after Orlando was spotted glancing at Kim Kardashian’s backside at a gala. Katy addressed the viral moment on the Elvis Duran Show, jokingly saying, “I approve,” when asked about the photo.
The Video Vanguard Award is a significant milestone in Katy’s career, adding her name to a list of iconic past recipients like Madonna and Beyoncé. As she prepares to release her seventh studio album, 143, Katy continues to be a central figure in both music and pop culture.
