Orlando Bloom left fans surprised when he referred to his fiance Katie Perry by her real name at the MTV Video Music Awards the 47-year-old actor delivered a touching speech as he introduced Katie who was being honored with the prestigious MTV video Vanguard award in his heartfelt tribute Orlando praised Katie for her outstanding contributions and profound impact on music videos however many viewers were caught off guard when they learned that Katy Perry is not her real name Orlando said you know her as Katie Perry I fell in love with her as Katherine Hudson you know her as a global Superstar who brings love light and humor to everything she does but I know her as a mother and partner who brings that same love and joy to our family her music and creativity have inspired Generations he added she loves with her whole heart and it's irresistible I see it in her love for her work at home and especially her fans I'm so proud of you baby congratulations on Miss Anor ladies and gentlemen your 2024 MTV video Vanguard Catherine Hudson Katie Perry fans quickly took to social media to share their reaction actions one fan tweeted wait Katie Perry's real name isn't Katy Perry another wrote I just found out today that Katie Perry is actually Catherine Hudson Katie and Orlando began dating in 2016 briefly split and reunited in 2018 before getting engaged in 2019 they welcomed their daughter Daisy dove in 2020 during a recent interview on the call her daddy podcast Kitty opened up about their previous breakup explaining that Orlando had just completed a period of celibacy and set personal intentions while she needed time to heal both later attended the Hoffman Institute a transformative therapy Retreat which Katie credits with saving her life and strengthening their relationship it changed everything for us I got the tools I needed and and it saved my life Katie shared adding that without that process she wouldn't be here today