Early Life and Education of Katy Perry: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Katy Perry. A timeline of key moments.

Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Highly influential in pop music and recognized for her camp style, she has been called the "Queen of Camp." She was the highest-paid female musician globally in both 2015 and 2018. Billboard has acknowledged her as one of the leading pop stars of the 21st century.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

February 2009: Fashion style

In February 2009, Perry told Seventeen that her fashion style was "a bit of a concoction of different things" and stated she enjoyed humor in her clothing.

October 23, 2010: Marriage to Russell Brand

On October 23, 2010, Katy Perry married Russell Brand in a traditional Hindu ceremony near the Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary in Rajasthan.

November 2010: Proud of her figure

In November 2010, Katy Perry told Harper's Bazaar that she was proud of and satisfied with her figure.

December 30, 2011: Russell Brand Announces Divorce

On December 30, 2011, Russell Brand announced that he and Katy Perry were divorcing after 14 months of marriage.

August 2012: Begins relationship with John Mayer

In August 2012, the same year her marriage with Russell Brand ended, Katy Perry began a relationship with singer John Mayer.

August 2013: Stance against same-sex marriage

In August 2013, prior to a performance in Australia, Katy Perry stated that she did not agree with conservative Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott's stance against same-sex marriage.

February 2014: End of relationship with John Mayer

In February 2014, Katy Perry ended her relationship with John Mayer.

April 2014: Supported Marianne Williamson in her campaign

In April 2014, Katy Perry publicly supported Marianne Williamson in her campaign for California's 33rd congressional district by attending a political press event.

2015: Attempted purchase of a former convent

In 2015, Katy Perry attempted to purchase a former convent in Los Angeles for $14.5 million, leading to a legal dispute involving the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the Sisters of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of Mary, and real estate developer Dana Hollister. The nuns opposed the sale and tried to sell the property to Hollister for $15.5 million.

March 2016: Fundraising concert for Clinton in New York City

In March 2016, Katy Perry performed alongside Elton John at a fundraising concert for Hillary Clinton in New York City.

November 2016: Fundraiser for Kamala Harris

In November 2016, Katy Perry endorsed Kamala Harris in the United States Senate election in California, and organized a fundraiser for Harris at her home in Los Angeles.

2016: Sale to Hollister ruled invalid

In 2016, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled the sale of the convent to Hollister invalid because the necessary church approval was not present, clearing the way for Perry's purchase of the property.

February 2017: Launch of Katy Perry Collections

In February 2017, Katy Perry launched her shoe line titled Katy Perry Collections, available on its website and at retailers like Dillard's and Walmart.

2017: Hollister found to have interfered with real estate deal

In 2017, a jury determined that Hollister had intentionally interfered with Katy Perry's real estate deal, awarding $5 million in compensatory damages. The judge later imposed an additional $10 million in punitive damages.

March 2018: Witness: Coming Home

In March 2018, Katy Perry announced Witness: Coming Home, a benefit concert that was held in her hometown of Santa Barbara on May 19, 2018.

February 14, 2019: Engagement to Orlando Bloom

On February 14, 2019, Katy Perry got engaged to Orlando Bloom.

March 2020: Release of "Never Worn White" and pregnancy reveal

In March 2020, Katy Perry released her single "Never Worn White" and revealed in the music video that she was expecting her first child with Orlando Bloom.

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August 28, 2020: Release of "Smile" album

On August 28, 2020, Katy Perry's album titled Smile was released. Two days before, she gave birth to her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom.

January 2022: Establishment of De Soi

In January 2022, Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan established De Soi, a company that produces and sells non-alcoholic apéritifs, aiming to provide a beverage that "would mellow the mind, minus the buzz".

February 2024: Announcement of Exit from American Idol

In February 2024, Katy Perry announced her exit from American Idol following the conclusion of the twenty-second season, stating her desire to "go out and feel that pulse to my own beat" and release new music.

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April 14, 2025: Space flight aboard Blue Origin NS-31

On April 14, 2025, Katy Perry flew into space aboard Blue Origin NS-31, Blue Origin's eleventh crewed flight to space. This was the first all-female space flight since 1963.