Miranda Kerr reveals one promise she made to Orlando Bloom after their breakup

Miranda Kerr is reflecting candidly on life after her marriage to Orlando Bloom and how the former couple learned to build a healthy, respectful coparenting relationship for their son, Flynn.

The Victoria’s Secret model, who was married to Bloom for three years, recently spoke about their past relationship and the emotional work it took to move forward peacefully after their split. Appearing on the We Need to Talk podcast on February 3, Kerr explained that both she and Bloom eventually recognized that staying together was no longer serving them well.

“We both knew that the relationship was not bringing out the best in each other,” Miranda said. “And so when we made that decision separate, I said to him, ‘Let’s always put the needs of Flynn first.’” Kerr and Bloom ended their relationship in 2013 after six years together.

They share 15-year-old son Flynn, who became the center of their focus as they navigated life post-divorce. According to Kerr, rebuilding their coparenting relationship was not easy and required intention, patience, and emotional growth from both.

Miranda Kerr — (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)

She shared that forgiveness played a major role in their ability to move forward, describing the process as both internal and mutual. It was not just about letting go of past hurts, but also about learning to create calm and stability for their child.

After the breakup, Kerr said they made a conscious decision to shift their attention from their own emotions to what Flynn needed most. That commitment helped guide how they interacted and communicated moving forward.

“At the same time, let’s make sure that we completely forgive each other,” she continued, “make peace with each other, because otherwise it really weighs on you.”

Kerr also spoke about the long-term reality of sharing a child with someone, noting that coparenting does not end simply because a relationship does.

“When you have a child with someone else, they’re always going to be that person’s parent for the rest of their life.”

Despite the progress they made, Kerr admitted that establishing healthy boundaries was a challenge for her in the early years. She said she often accommodated Bloom’s last-minute schedule changes until she gained a clearer sense of balance after meeting her current husband, Evan Spiegel.

“My husband has good boundaries,” Miranded shared, adding that those boundaries helped her better understand what was healthy for herself and her family.

Today, Kerr is also a mother to three more children with Spiegel: Hart, Myles, and Pierre. Looking back, she credits growth, forgiveness, and clear boundaries as key elements in creating a peaceful family dynamic that continues to put her children first.

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