Miranda Kerr is opening up about the close friendship she has built with ex-husband Orlando Bloom more than a decade after their divorce.
During an appearance on the Aug. 4 episode of Kristin Cavallari’s “Let’s Be Honest” podcast, Kerr reflected on their co-parenting journey and explained how keeping their son, Flynn, at the center of every decision helped them create a positive relationship. The model said Bloom has become such an important part of her family’s life that she now considers him “like a brother.”
The former couple, who were married from 2010 to 2013, share 15-year-old Flynn. Kerr has since married Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel, while Bloom shares daughter Daisy Dove with former fiancée Katy Perry.
Miranda Kerr Says Flynn Always Came First
Kerr said co-parenting successfully began with one guiding principle: making every decision based on what would be best for Flynn.
“It’s obviously not easy when you’re separating,” Kerr admitted, acknowledging that even mutual decisions can come with emotional challenges.
Still, she explained that both parents quickly agreed on the importance of putting their son’s needs ahead of everything else.
“The most important thing that I learnt is just to put the needs of the child first,” Kerr said. She explained that she regularly asked herself one question before making important decisions: “Is this in the best interest of Flynn?”
According to Kerr, that simple approach became the foundation for how she and Bloom navigated life after their marriage ended.
GettyA Friendship That Has Continued to Grow
Over the years, Kerr said the shared commitment to their son naturally helped strengthen their friendship.
“We’ve known each other for a long time, we’ve developed such a good friendship that he’s just part of the family,” she said. “He’s like a brother.”
KKerr noted that maintaining a positive relationship has allowed both families to move forward while continuing to support Flynn together.
Earlier this year, Kerr shared similar thoughts during an appearance on Paul C. Brunson’s “We Need to Talk” podcast, where she explained that forgiveness played a significant role in helping both parents find peace after their separation.
She recalled that they both recognized their marriage was no longer bringing out the best in each other and decided to move forward with Flynn’s well-being as their priority.
Kerr said she encouraged Bloom to always focus on what would benefit their son rather than allowing personal disagreements to become the center of their relationship.
Kerr believes that perspective continues to benefit everyone involved.
She also pointed out that when two people share a child, they remain connected for life, making communication and mutual respect especially valuable.
“When you have a child with someone else, they’re always going to be that person’s parent for the rest of their life,” Kerr said, adding that choosing peace simply makes those interactions healthier for everyone.
Today, Kerr’s comments reflect a co-parenting relationship built on trust, respect and years of shared commitment to their son. Rather than focusing on the challenges that came with divorce, she emphasized how prioritizing Flynn helped create a supportive family dynamic that continues to grow. Kerr hopes other parents can recognize the value of forgiveness, open communication and putting children first when navigating life after separation.
