Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s “Family for Life” Bond Takes Center Stage in Heated Mansion Trial
By Riley Carter
So here’s the deal: celebrity drama, real estate, and courtroom theatrics have collided in a way that feels like a Netflix limited series waiting to happen.
Let’s unpack this without trying *too* hard.
Katy Perry, 40, made a virtual courtroom appearance on August 26 — the same day her daughter, Daisy Dove, turned five — in the ongoing legal battle over a multimillion-dollar Montecito estate. The pop star was cross-examined for about an hour while wearing what courtroom insiders described as pajamas, which, honestly, feels like a vibe we can all relate to.
The trial, now in its penalty phase, centers around Perry’s purchase of a sprawling 8.9-acre property from 85-year-old US veteran and 1-800-Flowers founder, David Westcott, back in 2020. Westcott, who suffers from Huntington’s disease and has been bedridden for roughly four years, attempted to back out of the sale shortly after signing the contract, citing mental incapacity and post-surgery recovery. But in 2023, a judge ruled that Westcott had been “coherent, engaged, lucid, and rational” during the contract negotiations, officially granting Perry ownership of the estate.
Now, Perry is countersuing Westcott for nearly $6 million in damages, claiming the home had structural defects, deferred maintenance, and caused significant rental income loss.
But the real headline here? Katy Perry confirmed under oath that her relationship with ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom, 47, remains unshaken despite their split earlier this year. She described their dynamic as “family for life,” a phrase that sounds like it was plucked straight from a mindfulness retreat. Bloom, who was pulled into the case after it was revealed he allegedly funded the mansion purchase through an LLC, isn’t out of the woods just yet. Westcott’s attorneys tried to argue that this meant Perry had no financial stake in the home — but the “Teenage Dream” singer shut that down fast.
Westcott himself hasn’t been present for the expected six-day trial, which kicked off August 21. His family, including sons Chart and Court Westcott, have been vocal about their frustrations with the drawn-out legal saga. Chart previously told The Post he was eager to hear Perry’s testimony, hoping it might reveal a more empathetic side of the pop star. “An apology would be nice,” he admitted. “That would tie a ribbon around the whole thing.” But he didn’t hold out much hope: “I don’t think it’s in her nature to take responsibility for anything, really at all, but certainly not for her bad acts.”
Sources close to the case note that Westcott’s team has allegedly requested six trial continuances between 2022 and 2025, compared to just one from Perry’s side.
As for Bloom, his involvement in the property’s financing has added a layer of intrigue to the already dramatic proceedings. Perry and Bloom, who were engaged for six years before calling it quits earlier this year, seem to be navigating co-parenting and legal battles with the same calm resolve they described in court.
The trial continues, with both sides digging in. Perry’s legal team is pushing for full compensation for the damages she claims were hidden during the sale, while Westcott’s family is still hoping for some kind of emotional resolution — even if it seems unlikely.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post
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