Chris Pratt rents Katy Perry mansion in Montecito, California, following Katy Perry’s prolonged legal conflict with disabled veteran Carl Westcott over ownership of the property. This surprising move comes as speculation swirls about Perry’s relationship with Orlando Bloom and the future of the prized estate.
Perry Secures Montecito Estate After Years-Long Legal Contest
Katy Perry’s Montecito mansion became available for rent after she won a lengthy court dispute with 85-year-old veteran Carl Westcott. Originally purchased as an ideal home to raise her daughter Daisy with Orlando Bloom, the estate gained notoriety through the high-profile legal proceedings. Despite this, new developments confirm that Chris Pratt, star of Guardians of the Galaxy, along with his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger and their three children, has now moved into the luxurious property while their own Brentwood home is being built.
The neighborhood, renowned for residents like Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, commands some of the highest rental prices in the area, with properties fetching up to $120,000 monthly. One source observed,
“but it’s a bit of a surprise given how Katy fought tooth and nail to get her hands on the house. She previously suggested it was the ideal place for her and Orlando to raise a family. After all that time, energy, and money, it seems unthinkable that they are not going to live in it.”
—Source, Anonymous
Background of the Prolonged Dispute With Carl Westcott
The legal battle over the Montecito mansion began when Perry and Orlando Bloom were granted ownership of the property, valued at $15 million at the time, after a contentious dispute with Carl Westcott. In 2020, amid the pandemic, Westcott agreed to sell but soon tried to rescind, arguing that medication and his struggle with Huntington’s disease impaired his decision-making. Despite these circumstances, Judge Joseph Lipner of Los Angeles County Superior Court concluded in 2023 that the sale would stand, with ownership finalized for Perry in 2024. Nonetheless, the feud escalated when Perry pursued a $6 million action, alleging back rent and property damage.
Family Voices Anger Over Lawsuit and Handling of the Case
The lawsuit generated strong criticism from Westcott’s son, Chart, who condemned Perry’s legal actions during comments to The U.S. Sun.
“If an old man apologizes and says he made a mistake [about the house sale], and she’s a rich pop star who can buy any other house in the world, you’d think she would let the old man go on his way.”
—Chart Westcott, Son of Carl Westcott
Chart did not hold back in criticizing Perry’s sense of empathy.
“She has no sense of fair play, no empathy, zero empathy, quite the opposite.”
—Chart Westcott, Son of Carl Westcott
He also expressed his frustration with Perry’s attorneys.
“The worse the condition my father is in, the harsher they’ve been in the trial; it’s unfortunate to see the way her lawyers have conducted themselves, the bottom of the barrel in terms of ethics.”
—Chart Westcott, Son of Carl Westcott
Describing the case as an example of privilege and unnecessary escalation, he added,
“This is such a small deal to be worried about – I think its a matter of privilege – her lawyers and her business manager are dealing with it. The last hearing we had, the judge has said she must testify.”
—Chart Westcott, Son of Carl Westcott
Family Accuses Perry and Bloom of Unfair Practices
Chart Westcott continued to voice his grievances, contemplating the conduct of Perry and Bloom throughout the ordeal.
“It’s a hard question because I don’t feel like anyone is listening—they sold their souls long ago… they chose. It’s unforgivable how they have conducted their affairs.”
—Chart Westcott, Son of Carl Westcott
He further described the toll the case has taken on the family.
“They treat ordinary people like dirt. It’s been a difficult time for the family.”
—Chart Westcott, Son of Carl Westcott
On the subject of Carl Westcott’s health and the ongoing legal wrangle, Chart remarked,
“Everyone knows Dad is bedridden—and he has survived longer than we ever expected, it’s a miracle he’s still alive,”
—Chart Westcott, Son of Carl Westcott
Outlining his hopes for a more reasonable resolution, Chart concluded,
“We are inherently very reasonable people, and we are interested in a reasonable outcome for all involved,”
—Chart Westcott, Son of Carl Westcott
“It’s unfortunate that Katy and Orlando have been unreasonable from the start.”
—Chart Westcott, Son of Carl Westcott
Rental Sparks Renewed Talk Around Perry’s Relationship
The decision to let Chris Pratt and his family occupy the mansion has fueled speculation about Katy Perry’s relationship with Orlando Bloom. The couple had once identified the estate as their “dream family home,” but renting it out to Pratt has prompted new whispers of an impending split. Despite this, sources close to Perry insist the rental is temporary, and she still plans to live in the home with her family once the arrangement concludes.
The ongoing tensions between Perry and the Westcott family, the legal drama, and the public attention surrounding the estate’s rental have made this Montecito mansion a focal point for celebrity news, highlighting broader themes of privilege, empathy, and the complexities of high-profile real estate disputes in Hollywood’s elite circles.
