What Were Orlando Bloom and Angela Merkel Discussing Over a Secretive Dinner Meeting?

What do you get when you cross Legolas with Germany’s iron lady? Well, apparently, you end up ducking paparazzi flashes in the heart of Berlin over oysters and chocolate cake . Is it just me or did the dating pool suddenly pull off the crossover event of the century? Orlando Bloom, fresh from tabloid splashes about calling it quits with Katy Perry, has landed at a dinner table with Angela Merkel—yes, that Merkel. I can’t decide what’s wilder: Merkel swapping G20 stories for Pirates of the Caribbean trivia, or the image of Bloom grooving at her memoir reading like he’s front row at Coachella (but for fiscal policy). If you ever wondered just how unpredictable A-list gossip could get, you’re not alone. I’m feeling equal parts baffled, amused, and, frankly, kind of inspired by their oddball chemistry… Ready to dive into the world’s most unexpected maybe-couple? LEARN MORE.

BERLIN—Just weeks after announcing his split with fiancée Katy Perry, English actor Orlando Bloom was photographed Friday dining with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “Angela kept Orlando laughing all night—he couldn’t keep his eyes off her!” said an insider source who spotted the pair sipping wine, slurping oysters, and splitting a decadent piece of chocolate layer cake at a Michelin-starred restaurant. “Sure, maybe they’re just friends, but they looked like they were getting pretty cozy to me. She’s a huge fan of Pirates Of The Caribbean, and he’s super into the German economy. Personally, I think it’s a match made in heaven.” At press time, the celebrity gossip mill was sent into overdrive after Bloom was spotted dancing in the crowd at a reading to promote Merkel’s memoir.