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Lauren Sánchez took a moment to think of someone important who couldn't make it. As Sánchez and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos soak up the love during their lavish pre-wedding festivities in Venice, Italy, one name was notably missing from the star-studded guest list.
Katy Perry, who's currently down under on her "Lifetimes" tour in Australia, wasn't able to join the couple for the celebrations. But Sánchez made sure her absence didn't go unnoticed. When Perry shared an upbeat Instagram post captioned with a sunny "mood," Sánchez quickly dropped into the comments with a simple but meaningful message: "We miss you, Katy," followed by a heart emoji.
A Wedding Without Katy, But With Orlando
The surprising presence of Orlando Bloom, Perry's now ex-fiancé, adds some intrigue to the glittering Italian wedding backdrop. The "Lord of the Rings" star flew solo into Venice, making headlines as he greeted fellow guest Kim Kardashian with a warm hug and air kisses, looking relaxed and very much part of the inner circle.
According to reports, Bloom isn't particularly close with Sánchez or Bezos compared to Perry. A source told Daily Mail, "They're really her friends more than his, and yet he's the one going to the wedding." And apparently, Perry is less than thrilled about it.
TMZ added fuel to the fire, claiming that Perry viewed Bloom's solo RSVP as a subtle dig. While he was rubbing shoulders with Hollywood elites in Italy, she was thousands of miles away performing for fans and perhaps processing more than just tour logistics.
Perry Embraces "New Chapters"
It's no secret that Perry and Bloom have had their ups and downs since first linking in 2016. The pandemic postponed their engagement, and breakup rumors have swirled for weeks. On Tuesday, it became official that the duo had called it quits.
On Wednesday, she posted a cryptic yet empowering video to Instagram about embracing "new chapters," shared via a popular astrology account. The message says that people born on her birthday are currently "ending things that no longer serve the collective."
Friendship Over Fame
Sánchez's public message to Perry highlights that genuine friendships can truly shine even amidst luxury and rumors. As for Perry, she remains untroubled and radiant in Australia, celebrating new music, fresh energy, and what feels like newfound freedom.
With Lauren Sánchez preparing to marry one of the wealthiest men in the world and Katy Perry embarking on a new chapter of singlehood and self-love, the two women are navigating very different paths while maintaining a deep care for one another. Whether famous or not, friendship is important.