Kendall Jenner may be expecting a phone call from Orlando Bloom.
The actor reportedly addressed rumors about his personal life while accepting the Britannia Humanitarian Award in Los Angeles on Friday night, including chatter surrounding his relationship – or lack thereof – with the 19-year-old model and reality star.
According to USA Today, Robert Downey Jr. instigated the commentary when introducing Orlando to the podium.
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The “Lord of the Rings” star was being honored for his work with UNICEF, an effort which Robert said Orlando makes time for “when he’s not swinging at Justin Bieber or dating Kendall Jenner,” the paper reported.
“I actually did not ‘connect’ with Justin Bieber,” Orlando reportedly clarified, referencing an alleged scuffle with the pop superstar in July.
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“I don’t know Kendall Jenner,” he added, joking, “But if you have her number, I’d be interested.”
Orlando’s speech then reportedly took a more emotional turn as he discussed his time spent with UNICEF, and the impact he experienced.
“One of the greatest rewards for being in films that kids have seen around the world is the opportunity to connect with children in some of the most remote and troubled parts of the world,” he said of working with the disaster relief organization, according to People.
The 38-year-old then dedicated his award to a young man whom he met while at a Macedonian migrant camp, the mag reported.
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“The bravery of the children I’ve witnessed at refugee camps is beyond inspiring. What I’ve experienced with UNICEF is an incredible sense of humanity,” he continued, touching upon his own experience as a parent. “Being a father, I can’t imagine how I would navigate some of the situations that some of these families experience.”
Orlando does have a history with leggy brunettes – the actor was previously married to supermodel Miranda Kerr. The couple, who split in 2013, has one son together, Flynn.
— Erin Biglow
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