Model and businesswoman Miranda Kerr (42) opened up about her rare feelings on co-parenting with her ex-husband, actor Orlando Bloom.
Miranda Kerr recently appeared on the podcast We Need to Talk and said, "Co-parenting with Orlando is very harmonious," adding, "From the beginning we agreed to put our son Flynn first."
The two began dating in 2007, married in 2010, and split in 2013. They are raising their son Flynn, now 15, together.
Recalling the time they decided to divorce, Miranda Kerr said, "We had done a lot of spiritual work, and forgiveness was very important in that process," adding, "We needed to forgive each other, forgive ourselves and create peace within the situation." She added, "It was also clear that the relationship was not bringing out the best in either of us."
She said, "When we separated I told Orlando, 'This isn't about us, always think from Flynn's perspective,'" and emphasized, "If feelings toward each other aren't resolved, that weight will eventually affect the child."
Miranda Kerr is currently married to billionaire Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel and has three sons: Hart (7), Miles (5) and Pierre (1). Even so, she calmly said, "Once you have a child together, the former spouse is a lifelong connection," adding, "If you have to talk anyway, why not make it more peaceful and harmonious?"
This kind of relationship also shows itself in Orlando Bloom's past relationship with singer Katy Perry. In an interview last year, Miranda Kerr said of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's split, "We still live like one family," and said, "Katy is a really wonderful person, and there is affection between them."
She added, "If you harbor hatred or resentment, the one who ends up hurt is yourself," and said, "A choice for the child is also a choice for myself."
Even after their divorce, the two have maintained their relationship with respect and forgiveness. Miranda Kerr's confession shows that the term "co-parenting" is not merely a responsibility but an attitude.
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