Orlando Bloom’s Father Bonding Time

Orlando is gorgeous, I like the pic with him and is dad. THats just so cute. Love you Orly.

How true. He might lose some of his more idiotic squealing fans, thanks for small favors. He’ll just pick up tons more since there are lots of women who always go for the bad guy. Either way he’s smokin’!

oops double post. stupid computer lol.

I’m using this as refrence towards Orlando.

I consider myself a good Christian(sp),but I don’t believe in all of the Christianty faith. Like homosexuality is a sin or if you have children before marriage you are considered damned etc.

The same may go for Orlando. Eventhough he practices the budhhist faith he might not strictly believe in all of it, and that is probally why he still goes clubbing,or sometimes drinks whine, or even has a smoke once in a while .

So I’m not bashing on someone who does not strictly follow a religon if I am myself do not strictly follow my own.

“Who the hell cares who he’s boinking”

It’s a celebrity gossip blog. EVERYONE cares or we wouldn’t be here. It’s just a fun way to pass time that would probably be better spent on something productive, but what can you do?

“Fanbase = Potential Customer Base. No matter what anyone here thinks of Orlando Bloom (or any other actor, for that matter), the bottom line is that if he’s losing fans in one area or demographic, he’s got to be able to replace them in another area or demographic.”

You’re absolutely right, and he has as much potential to do that as any other teen idol-type that has managed to surpass that image and build a successful long-term career. Despite the outcry over well, nothing actually, he’s good to work with according to his peers and directors, gracious to his fans and basically a decent guy as far as the public is concerned. I’d say he has plenty of good will built up and probably won’t have any problem transitioning to an adult and/or male fan base like others who have come before him. Keep in mind that he already HAS a sizeable adult fanbase, we were just trampled by the screaming teenyboppers so weren’t heard from quite as often. As for the people crucifying him for basically no reason, well, if this was all it took to get their sanctimonious carcasses out of my fandom I wish he would have done this a lot sooner.

From what I’ve observed around the fan base, his fan base hasn’t shrunk by much. And that shrinkage has little to do with his behavior-such as it is-and is more due to people simply moving on for whatever reason, including the teenyboppers latching on to Zac Efron instead.

“Improve his acting skills and showcase them in some good films,”

He already has. Ned Kelly and Haven. Unfortunately those were low-budget indies that didn’t get much media attention, so the average person won’t bother.

“and/or improve his public image.”

What about his public image needs to be improved? He’s not doing anything wrong, he’s just not the figure of sparkly perfection he was initially sold as. From where I’m standing, his image is fine, it is just evolving into something more realistic. The image is becoming more in tune with the person behind it, and there’s no harm in that. I don’t really even see where he is becoming a “bad boy.” He’s just becoming human. The emperor has clothes, they’re just starting to look too much like everyone else’s for some peoples’ comfort. Even the argument that he’s a “cheater” doesn’t hold water, because he’s a single man. Who would he be cheating on? I’d say that distinction is more appropriate for the person who was actually in a long-term relationship when all of this allegedly began, if anything is even going on in the first place.

“His previously stated desire for privacy when it comes to his private life and his comments about how he respects and cherishes women was not exactly exemplified or showcased with his exgirlfriend, Bosworth.”

Sh*t, there was so much wrong with that situation I don’t even know where to start. He may or may not “cherish” women, but it’s pretty clear he didn’t have much regard for her. Can’t say I don’t understand, because I think any guy wouldn’t be too happy when his SO alerts the tabs and paparazzi to their every move like she did, or tells every rag that will listen that he was thisclose to proposing when he most likely has no intention of doing so. At any rate, that sorry situation is over, so there’s really no point in discussing it any further.

Discouraged, you sound very disillusioned about Orlando Bloom. I’m under the impression that many of his fans also feel disappointed in him as of late, but actors are only human. I don’t know if Bloom’s fans have had extremely grand expectations of him, or if he and his PR have set the stage for such expectations via creating a certain type of (unrealistic) image or persona for him. In any event, it’s too bad that he isn’t more like Johnny Depp, Ian McKellan, Cher, Viggo Mortensen, Eric Bana, or even Harrison Ford in terms of just being comfortable enough with himself to be honest about whoever and whatever he really is. The celebrities I mentioned have all been pretty up front and honest about themselves, for the most part, and they’ve kept certain aspects of their private lives private as well. While they don’t all come from the same era, they have all had to deal with the same issues and frustrations that Bloom and his contemporaries must deal with. Let’s face it: Some people deal with certain situations better than others. Orlando may not have the inner strength to do some things or to be up front about some things. I have to wonder if he’s using all these actresses and models that he’s been linked to, or if they’re using him, or if it’s by mutual agreement.

In any event, I do think it’s unfair to blame the child for the sins of the parents. In other words, the actions of Orlando’s parents, and the choices they made, are NOT Orlando’s personal responsibility, nor should they be a burden that HE himself must bear. I do believe in making the distinction between people and their parents, as I myself am not a carbon copy of my mom and dad. I agree with my parents on some issues and disagree with them on others. My morals and values are not exactly the same as theirs in every respect, either.

I tend to think that actors and celebrities use the media and hide the things they wish to hide when it suits them, and they reveal the things they wish to reveal when it suits them. If the public or the fans start to feel like a fiddle being played, they have every right to feel angry and to determine when they’ve had enough.

If Bloom is a man of substance, then I think he’ll have people of substance in his life. If not, then he won’t. If he’s been living a lie or hiding behind his press, he only creates a hardship for himself, ultimately. That’s something he’ll have to live with long after the light of his fame and his fans has gone out.

Whatever he is or is not, he’s the one who has to look in the mirror each day. Since he’s human, he’s going to disappoint people in his life, as we all do from time to time.

Sorry for the long lecture.

Jeez, Kaytee, what’s up your butt? You act like you have some kind of personal stake in whether or not O/K was the greatest love of all. News flash, everyone is entitled to form an opinion based on what they see, even if you don’t like it. Save the tantrum for something that matters. Like maybe your own relationships.

“What the f#ck is up with all these essays? It’s not that serious.”

It’s called a “discussion,” dearie. And exchange of ideas about a subject that is interesting to people. If it’s too many words for you to read at one time, feel free to skip it.

Like you said, I’m just forming my own opinions and standing up for what I believe. Actually, I’m just downplaying outrightly obnoxious beliefs with no facts behind them. No, I have no stake in the O/K dealings, but I still have the decency to respect their 4-year relationship instead of making it seem it was all just a publicity stunt, which is just downright immature of people to think. Even though this is all in the past, I still hold my respect to Kate, and I’ve learned quickly that it is uselessly stupid to bash on her, simply because she was on Orlando’s arm. It’s even worse to know Orlando’s next girlfriend will be the next victim of shameless bashing from his fans who are dreaming of taking her place.

Lee
If they are trying to hide it until after the first of the year they have not played their cards right.

who knows the exact date of when she broke up with her boyfriend but it was stongly implied she was still with him when her agent made a statement to the press when she and Orlando had dinner. It was said (basically-not direct quote)that the reason the agent was playing down the idea that it was a romantic date was due to the fact that MK had been dating brent for the past few years. If they were not together at that point why even mention him there. The latest press release regarding her being single now said she and brent broke up “amid rumors of her blooming romance…”

To those who have followed it its clear there have been very obvious PR leaks which most assume came from her rep since she is so darn ‘chatty’ with the press. If her rep had not been talking to the media so much this month no one else would really be thinking of this. There are no pics of them together-only reported sightings. Who is really calling those in to get this ball rolling?

If it later becomes clear that she ditched brent for a better gig it will not look good her(or him). No one likes a social climber or a cheat. The line “there is no such thing as bad publicity” is not always true. Things like that can really affect public perception. Thats not good for someone who most likely wants to endear themselves to the public for furture endorcements or whatever.

oh and she is really 24 not 22 so she is not right out her teens.Same age as Kate I guess

With 119 comments it looks like this board appreciates the negative talk just as much as TMZ would. In fact TMZ would dismiss this talk because they only care if he’s going to be punished for the accident and since he’s not they wouldn’t give a sh#t if he’s a bed hopping celebrity with questionable morals. That’s just another day in Hollywood. That’s why Orlando lives there, he fits in with all the other talentless hacks with compromised integrity and morals.

Here’s the thing #121, Orlando’s just a talentless Hollywood hack getting by on hype and his PR machine so why should anyone expect anymore of his girlfriend?

Yet again all the losers are back. Come on people don’t you have something else to do.
That thread is old now, get back to your life (if you’ve got one indeed).

ORLANDO IS TALENTED
ORLANDO IS HANDSOME

You guys should get some help….ha ha ha.