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Katy Perry files restraining order against homeless man
Katy Perry has filed a restraining order against a homeless man who has reportedly shown up at her California mansion.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the 'Roar' singer filed a temporary legal protection order against Ross Elliott Hedrick.
The order claims Mr Hedrick, 43, made several approaches to the one of the pop star's Montecito homes during the month of May.
He allegedly refused to take 'no' as an answer when trying to enter the grounds.
It has not been reported which of Perry's two Montecito homes Hedrick allegedly turned up at.
The Grammy-winner requested in the filing that the order of protection include her former partner Orlando Bloom, from whom she has since split.
Prior to their split, Perry and Bloom are understood to have been residing in an expansive Mediterranean-style mansion the singer purchased for $US14.2 million ($A21.7 million) in 2020, Realtor reports.
Their second Montecito home, which was snapped up earlier that same year, is reportedly being rented out to actor Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger.
The former couple's primary residence has been undergoing extensive renovations in recent months.
However, according to Perry's restraining order request, that hasn't stopped Mr Hedrick from showing up several times.
Perry's lawyers claim that the 'transient' man was arrested after he turned up at the home the first time, only to return to the dwelling one week later.
The singer's security team noted Mr Hedrick was thought to have been holding an aerosol can and a butane lighter the first time he showed up at her dwelling.
On the second occasion, they claim Mr Hedrick threw a blanket over the security gate.
The A-lister's security team claimed the 43-year-old poses a great threat to Perry, adding they believe he will continue to try to trespass onto the property.
The filing also included screenshots of footage taken by Perry's security camera, which reportedly show Hedrick on the grounds.
News of the restraining order comes days after it was revealed that Bloom and Perry had called it quits after nine years together.
According to one insider, the duo — who share a four-year-old daughter, Daisy — remain 'amicable' amid their split and are focused on co-parenting together.
'Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,' a source told Us Weekly.
'It's not contentious at the moment. Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.'
'They are still very much in touch and co-parenting Daisy together,' a second insider added.
'They aren't making drastic changes for Daisy's sake. They will keep their lives in Montecito.
'They are prioritising stability and consistency for Daisy.'
It's unclear who will take ownership of the property, however records indicate only Perry's name was on the deed.
The 'Birthday' hit maker purchased the Mediterranean-style mansion just months after buying another Montecito abode over which she became embroiled in a bitter legal battle with its former owner.
Perry struck a deal to purchase the property from veteran Carl Westcott for $US15 million ($A22 million) back in 2020.
Days later, the seller tried to back out of the deal, claiming he had been under the influence of painkillers when he agreed to the sale.
'The combination of his age, frailty from his back condition and recent surgery, and the opiates he was taking several times a day rendered Mr. Westcott of unsound mind,' Mr Westcott's lawyers stated in court documents.
However, Perry's representatives argued that Westcott, a business mogul who founded 1-800-Flowers, had been of sound mind when he agreed to the deal and that he only wanted to back out because he hadn't been able to find an alternative Montecito property to his liking or budget.
Their years-long legal battle was finally resolved in December 2023, when a judge ruled in Perry's favour and ordered the original sale contract — which was arranged via the pop star's business manager, Bernie Gudvi — should be upheld.
Perry officially took possession of the home in May 2024. The sprawling compound sits among the Santa Ynez foothills and has eight bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a tennis court, two guesthouses, and a pool.
It's unclear whether Bloom was involved in the purchase of the sprawling abode.
However, the 'Pirates of the Caribbean 'star was dragged into Perry's legal battle when he was subpoenaed to testify in a trial during which the 'ET' singer was attempting to claim damages of up to $US6 million ($A13 million) from Mr Westcott.
Perry and Bloom began dating in 2016 after meeting at a Golden Globes after-party, where they fought over an In 'N' Out burger, the singer previously revealed during an episode of 'American Idol'.
Rumours of a split have dogged the couple for years now; however, Bloom appeared to confirm the latest speculation when he made a solo arrival in Venice for the wedding of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee, Lauren Sanchez — with whom Perry is also understood to be close friends.
One source told TMZ that Bloom is refusing to let the split get him down, claiming the actor is planning to let his hair down during the wedding celebrations.
'He's the life of the party and he's gonna hit the dance floor hard!' the insider claimed.
