Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, is a highly successful American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Acknowledged as one of the best-selling music artists globally with over 143 million records sold, she's known for her significant impact on pop music and distinctive 'camp' style, earning her the title 'Queen of Camp.' Perry was the highest-paid female musician in both 2015 and 2018, and Billboard recognized her as one of the greatest pop stars of the 21st century.
In 1963, the first all-female space flight occurred before Katy Perry's flight aboard Blue Origin NS-31 on April 14, 2025.
In 1995, Alanis Morissette released the album "Jagged Little Pill", which Katy Perry cites as a significant musical inspiration.
Katy Perry credits the 1996 film "The Craft" for inspiring her song "Dark Horse".
In 2008, Flame released the song "Joyful Noise".
From May 2010, Katy Perry spent a record-breaking 69 consecutive weeks in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
The Billboard Hot 100 streak ended in September 2011.
In 2011, Forbes ranked Katy Perry third on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list with earnings of $44 million.
In September 2012, Billboard dubbed Katy Perry the "Woman of the Year".
In 2012, Forbes ranked Katy Perry fifth on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list with earnings of $45 million.
In 2012, Katy Perry stated that Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill" was the most perfect female record ever made.
In April 2013, Katy Perry appeared in a video clip for the "Chime for Change" campaign that aimed to spread female empowerment.
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.
In 2013, Katy Perry ranked seventh on the Forbes list for "Top-Earning Women In Music" with $39 million earned.
In 2013, The New York Times labeled Katy Perry "the most potent pop star of the day".
Katy Perry was declared the Top Global Female Recording Artist of 2013 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
In April 2014, Katy Perry publicly supported Marianne Williamson in her campaign for California's 33rd congressional district by attending a political press event.
In 2014, Katy Perry ranked fifth on the Forbes list for "Top-Earning Women In Music" with $40 million.
In June 2015, Katy Perry's music video for "Dark Horse" became the first video by a female artist to reach 1 billion views on Vevo.
In 2015, Katy Perry attempted to purchase a former convent in Los Angeles for $14.5 million, sparking a years-long legal battle involving the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, members of the Sisters of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of Mary, and real estate developer Dana Hollister.
In 2015, with earnings of $135 million, Forbes ranked Katy Perry number one on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list.
In February 2016, Katy Perry appeared as herself in the film "Zoolander 2".
In March 2016, Katy Perry performed alongside Elton John at a fundraising concert for Hillary Clinton in New York City. She also spoke and performed at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in support of Clinton.
Following the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in June 2016, Katy Perry and nearly 200 other artists and executives signed an open letter organized by Billboard addressed to the United States Congress demanding increased gun control in the United States.
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.
In 2016, Forbes estimated Katy Perry's net worth was $125 million, and ranked her number six on their list of "Highest-Paid Women in Music" with earnings of $41 million.
In 2016, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled the sale of the convent to Hollister invalid due to the absence of necessary church approval, clearing the way for Perry's purchase.
In February 2017, Katy Perry launched her shoe line titled "Katy Perry Collections".
On June 9, 2017, Katy Perry's album "Witness" was released to mixed reviews but debuted at number one in the United States.
On June 15, 2017, Calvin Harris released the song "Feels" from his album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, featuring Katy Perry, Big Sean, and Pharrell Williams. The song eventually reached number one in the United Kingdom.
In September 2017, Katy Perry embarked on "Witness: The Tour" to promote her album.
In 2017, Katy Perry became the first artist to have three songs receive Diamond certifications from the RIAA with "Dark Horse", "Firework", and "Roar".
In 2017, a jury determined Hollister had intentionally interfered with Perry's real estate deal and awarded $5 million in compensatory damages, additionally the judge imposed an additional $10 million in punitive damages.
In March 2018, Katy Perry began serving as a judge on the sixteenth season of "American Idol" for a $25-million salary.
In August 2018, Katy Perry concluded her "Witness: The Tour".
On November 2, 2018, Katy Perry released her cover of the Dear Evan Hansen song "Waving Through a Window" for the deluxe edition of the cast recording.
In 2018, Katy Perry topped Forbes' "Highest-Paid Women in Music" listing and ranked at number four on the "Highest-Paid Female Celebrities" list, with earnings of $83 million.
On February 14, 2019, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom got engaged.
In June 2019, Katy Perry appeared in the music video of Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down".
In 2019, Katy Perry was placed at number four on the "Highest-Paid Women in Music" listings, with $57.5 million.
In March 2020, Katy Perry released the single "Never Worn White" and revealed in the music video that she was expecting her first child with Orlando Bloom.
On May 15, 2020, Katy Perry released "Daisies", the lead single from her sixth album.
On August 28, 2020, Katy Perry released her album "Smile". Two days before, she gave birth to a daughter named Daisy Dove Bloom.
In November 2020, the Tiësto remix of "Resilient" featuring Aitana was released.
In December 2020, Katy Perry released the single "Not the End of the World", featuring a music video where Zooey Deschanel impersonates her.
In 2020, Katy Perry supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris during the United States presidential election, praising Harris as a leader.
On January 20, 2021, Katy Perry performed "Firework" at the Celebrating America concert during the inauguration of Joe Biden.
In April 2021, the Bruno Martini remix of "Cry About It Later" featuring Luísa Sonza was released.
In September 2021, Katy Perry was honored in Variety's "Power of Women" issue, where she discussed her career, motherhood, and philanthropy. She also attended the Variety 2021 "Power of Women" dinner.
On December 29, 2021, Katy Perry began her concert residency named "Play" at Resorts World Las Vegas.
In January 2022, Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan established De Soi, a company which produces and sells non-alcoholic apéritifs.
On April 1, 2022, Katy Perry and Thomas Rhett released a country pop duet titled "Where We Started" for his album of the same name.
On June 8, 2022, Katy Perry was awarded with the Key to Las Vegas, and the same day was marked as Katy Perry day.
In 2022, Katy Perry posted a picture of herself voting for conservative candidate Rick Caruso in the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election, which Democrats heavily criticized her for.
In May 2023, Katy Perry performed at the Coronation Concert of Charles III at Windsor Castle.
During September 2023, Forbes surmised Katy Perry's net worth was $340 million.
On November 4, 2023, Katy Perry's "Play" residency at Resorts World Las Vegas concluded, grossing $46.4 million.
In February 2024, Katy Perry announced her exit from "American Idol" after the conclusion of the twenty-second season to focus on new music.
On July 11, 2024, Katy Perry released "Woman's World", the first single from her upcoming seventh album.
On December 20, 2024, Katy Perry released a deluxe edition of "143", titled "1432", containing four additional tracks.
During the 2024 United States presidential election, Katy Perry endorsed Kamala Harris for office, stating "I've always known her to fight for the most vulnerable, to speak up for the voiceless, and to protect our rights as women to make decisions about our own bodies".
In May 2024, Katy Perry was included on Forbes' list of "America's Richest Self-Made Women" and her net worth was estimated to be $350 million.
On April 14, 2025, Katy Perry flew into space aboard Blue Origin NS-31, Blue Origin's eleventh crewed flight to space under the New Shepard program. This was the first all-female space flight since 1963.
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