How would you react if you bumped into your ex after years apart? Like, you’ve both moved on, started families, and life is good… but then, BAM, you’re suddenly in the same room.
Me? I’d probably want to run—just kidding (kinda). I’d stay, and face the moment like a boss, but let’s be real, I’d definitely feel a little flustered. After all, we’ve shared moments, ya know?
But guess what? We’re not alone in feeling awkward when faced with an ex. Even A-listers can’t escape those cringe-y “oh no” moments.
Case in point: Katy Perry and her ex, John Mayer, unexpectedly reuniting at Sabrina Carpenter’s concert in LA on Nov. 18. TheyGossip.com reports.
And let me tell you, the drama was all caught on video. A fan posted the interaction on X (formerly Twitter), and it’s since gone viral.
In the clip, Katy notices John getting seated right behind her—like, literally within handshake distance.
Her reaction? Iconic. She immediately grabs the rail in front of her, drops her head down into her arms (because SAME), and then finally turns around to shake his hand like the queen of keeping it cool.
If this isn’t proof that running into your ex can turn anyone into a flustered mess, IDK what is. Even pop stars aren’t immune to those awkward vibes.
Katy Perry and John Mayer
Katy Perry and John Mayer were that couple we couldn’t stop talking about back in the day—messy, musical, and full of chemistry.
They dated on and off from 2012 to 2015, which means they had us guessing their relationship status for three whole years.
Oh, and let’s not forget the ultimate couple flex: releasing the song “Who You Love” in 2013. The music video?
Since calling it quits, both have said nothing but gracious things about each other. Like no bad blood, just mutual respect and warm fuzzies.
I mean imagine writing a love with your partner and then performing it together while the world watches.
That’s gotta add layers to a relationship, right? And yet, even after all that, they managed to keep it classy post-breakup.
If anything, their time together screams, “We had something special, but it wasn’t meant to last.”
So, yeah, I need a deep dive into their era of love, because you know there’s some behind-the-scenes tea we never got to sip.
How Was Their Relationship?
Katy and John first crossed paths in 2009 with a few playful tweets (early Twitter romance vibes). But sparks didn’t fly immediately.
John and Katy
Instead, Katy met and married Russell Brand shortly after. Fast forward to 2012, after her divorce, when she reconnected with John.
This wasn’t your average Hollywood hookup—they took it slow, with Katy describing their early days as a “long courtship,” exchanging emails and letters (yes, handwritten letters!) before things got serious. These two didn’t just date—they collaborated.
The Highs and Lows
Katy and John’s relationship wasn’t smooth sailing. They broke up and got back together more times than we can count.
During a brief split in 2013, Katy told Vogue, “I was madly in love with him. I still am. He’s got a beautiful mind, a tortured soul.” Meanwhile, Mayer called their love “private and tricky” but admitted it made him happy.
2015
After rekindling things multiple times, Katy and John officially called it quits in the summer of 2015.
Mayer admitted that Katy’s intense work ethic and superstar status were hard to keep up with. Katy, on the other hand, reflected on how the relationship taught her to set boundaries and overcome her fear of loss.
What They Have Said About One Another Since
Post-split, both stars kept things (mostly) classy—though there were moments. Katy ranked Mayer as her “best lover” during a cheeky Late Late Show game, and Mayer released “Still Feel Like Your Man” in 2017, which was basically a lyrical ode to their love.
Katy jokingly revealed that the Katy jokingly revealed the relationship still “triggers” her when a 20-year-old sang a Mayer song on American Idol in 2022, proving this duo left a mark that’s impossible to erase.
Katy Perry and John Mayer
Where They Are Now
Katy’s happily settled with Orlando Bloom and their adorable daughter Daisy, while Mayer’s still serenading us with his soulful tunes. But their time together? It was unforgettable.
The Takeaway
Whether you’re team #Jaty or not, there’s no denying this relationship gave us iconic music, interviews, and a lesson in navigating love’s ups and downs.
BRB, rewatching the Who You Love music video and feeling all the feels.
