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Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984) was born in Santa Barbara, California, United States. She is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She is professionally known as Katy Perry....Read More »

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Katy Perry Bio & Journey

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984) was born in Santa Barbara, California, United States. She is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She is professionally known as Katy Perry. Perry's unique campy style and influence on modern pop music have earned her the nickname "Queen of Camp" by Vogue.

At the age of 16, Perry began pursuing a career in gospel music and released her debut album, Katy Hudson, in 2001 under Red Hill Records. However, the album was commercially unsuccessful. Not deterred, Perry moved to Los Angeles at 17 to venture into secular music and adopted her stage name from her mother's maiden name. She recorded an album while signed to Columbia Records but was dropped before signing to Capitol Records.

Perry rose to fame with her second studio album, One of the Boys (2008), which featured her debut single "I Kissed a Girl" and follow-up single "Hot n Cold." These songs topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts and cemented Perry's place as a pop sensation. She has since become one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. All of her studio albums released under Capitol have individually surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, totaling six billion streams. Perry has nine U.S. number one singles and three U.S. number one albums.

Katy Perry FAQs

What is Katy Perry's real name?

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Katy Perry's real name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. She was born with this name but chose to use 'Perry' (her mother's maiden name) professionally to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson and to distance herself from her early Christian music career.

What are Katy Perry's biggest hit songs?

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Katy Perry's biggest hits include 'I Kissed a Girl,' 'California Gurls,' 'Teenage Dream,' 'Firework,' 'Roar,' and 'Dark Horse.' Her album 'Teenage Dream' made history by producing five number-one Billboard Hot 100 singles, tying Michael Jackson's record with 'Thriller.'

How old is Katy Perry and when was she born?

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Katy Perry was born on October 25, 1984, making her 40 years old as of 2024. She was born in Santa Barbara, California, and grew up in a very religious household with both parents being Pentecostal pastors.

Is Katy Perry married and does she have kids?

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Katy Perry is engaged to actor Orlando Bloom. They started dating in 2016, briefly broke up, then got back together and engaged in 2019. She has one daughter named Daisy Dove Bloom, born in August 2020. Perry was previously married to comedian Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012.

What is Katy Perry's net worth?

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Katy Perry's estimated net worth is around $330-400 million as of 2024. Her wealth comes from music sales, touring, endorsement deals, her role as a judge on 'American Idol' (reportedly earning $25 million per season), and various business ventures including her own record label and investments.

Why did Katy Perry and Taylor Swift have a feud?

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The Katy Perry and Taylor Swift feud reportedly started over backup dancers. Perry allegedly hired dancers who had worked with Swift, which Swift felt was sabotage. The feud escalated through song lyrics and public comments, with Swift's 'Bad Blood' believed to be about Perry. However, they publicly reconciled in 2018-2019, with Perry sending Swift an olive branch and appearing in Swift's 'You Need to Calm Down' music video.

What TV shows has Katy Perry been a judge on?

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Katy Perry has been a judge on 'American Idol' since the show's reboot on ABC in 2018. She serves alongside fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Before 'American Idol,' she made guest appearances as a judge on various talent shows, but 'American Idol' is her main long-term judging role.

Did Katy Perry start as a Christian singer?

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Yes, Katy Perry actually started her career as a Christian singer under her real name, Katy Hudson. She released a Christian rock album called 'Katy Hudson' in 2001 when she was just 16. The album wasn't commercially successful, and she later transitioned to mainstream pop music, adopting the stage name Katy Perry to mark this career change.

What are some controversies Katy Perry has been involved in?

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Some notable controversies include cultural appropriation accusations for music videos like 'Dark Horse' and performances featuring Asian and Egyptian themes, the Taylor Swift feud, her 2017 album 'Witness' receiving mixed reviews and poor sales, and various comments that sparked debates. However, she's generally addressed these issues and has been praised for her growth and advocacy work in recent years.