History of Katy Perry in Timeline
Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, is a highly successful American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Renowned for her significant impact on pop music and her distinctive camp style, she has been hailed as the "Queen of Camp." Perry boasts impressive sales figures, with over 143 million units sold globally, solidifying her position as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
October 25, 1984: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson Born
On October 25, 1984, Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, who would later become known as Katy Perry, was born. She is now known as an American singer, songwriter, and television personality.
1995: Release of Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill
In 1995, Alanis Morissette released her album Jagged Little Pill, which Katy Perry cites as a significant musical inspiration.
1996: Release of The Craft
In 1996, the film The Craft was released. Katy Perry credits it for inspiring her song "Dark Horse".
March 6, 2001: Release of 'Katy Hudson' Album
On March 6, 2001, Katy Perry released her debut album, a contemporary Christian record titled Katy Hudson, under Red Hill Records.
2001: Katy Hudson Gospel Album Release
In 2001, at the age of 16, Katy Perry released a gospel record titled Katy Hudson under Red Hill Records, but it was commercially unsuccessful.
2003: Brief Performance as Katheryn Perry
In 2003, Katy Perry briefly performed under the name Katheryn Perry to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson, before adopting the stage name "Katy Perry".
September 2004: Named 'The Next Big Thing' by Blender
In September 2004, Blender magazine named Katy Perry 'The Next Big Thing', acknowledging her potential early in her career.
2004: Recording The Matrix Album
In 2004, Katy Perry recorded The Matrix album with the band The Matrix, which was released in 2009.
2004: The Matrix Album Planned Release
In 2004, Katy Perry recorded an album, The Matrix, with the songwriting team The Matrix, but its release was cancelled due to creative differences.
2004: Signing with Java Records
In 2004, Katy Perry signed with Glen Ballard's label, Java Records, which was then affiliated with The Island Def Jam Music Group.
March 2005: Shelving of Solo Record
In March 2005, the solo record Katy Perry was working on was shelved after Java Records was dropped, impacting her early career trajectory.
2005: 'Simple' Featured in 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'
In 2005, one of the songs Katy Perry recorded for her album with Glen Ballard, "Simple", was featured on the soundtrack to the film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
November 2006: Completion of Fingerprints Album
By November 2006, Katy Perry had finished writing and recording material for her Columbia debut album titled Fingerprints, planned for release in 2007.
2006: Dropped from Columbia Records
In 2006, Katy Perry was dropped from Columbia Records as her album Fingerprints neared completion, marking a setback in her early career.
2006: Appearance in P.O.D.'s Music Video
In 2006, Katy Perry was featured at the end of P.O.D.'s music video for "Goodbye for Now" and performed it with them on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
April 2007: Signing with Capitol Records
In April 2007, Katy Perry signed with Capitol Records after Angelica Cob-Baehler brought her demos to Jason Flom, marking a turning point in her career.
November 2007: Release of 'Ur So Gay' Video
In November 2007, a campaign was started with the release of the video to "Ur So Gay", a song aimed at introducing Katy Perry to the music market.
2007: Fingerprints Release Planned
In 2007, Katy Perry's album Fingerprints was planned for release, but some material was later given to other artists when the album did not materialize with Perry.
March 2008: Cameo Appearance on Wildfire
In March 2008, Katy Perry made a cameo appearance as a club singer in the Wildfire episode "Life's Too Short".
April 2008: Madonna Praises 'Ur So Gay'
In April 2008, Madonna helped publicize Katy Perry's song "Ur So Gay" by praising it on the JohnJay & Rich radio show, calling it her "favorite song" at the time.
April 28, 2008: Release of 'I Kissed a Girl'
On April 28, 2008, Katy Perry released her first single with Capitol, "I Kissed a Girl", as the lead single from One of the Boys.
June 17, 2008: Release of 'One of the Boys' Album
On June 17, 2008, Katy Perry released her album One of the Boys, which garnered mixed critical reviews but achieved commercial success.
November 2008: Hosting and Winning at MTV Europe Music Awards
In November 2008, Katy Perry hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards and won the award for Best New Act, marking a significant achievement.
December 2008: Split from Travie McCoy
In December 2008, Katy Perry and Travie McCoy initially split up before a brief reconciliation, marking a change in her personal relationships.
2008: Raised money for Keep A Breast Foundation
During the 2008 Warped Tour, Katy Perry had a cast made of her breasts to raise money for the Keep A Breast Foundation.
2008: "Joyful Noise" Release
In 2008, Flame released the song "Joyful Noise", which would later be the subject of a copyright lawsuit against Katy Perry.
2008: Rise to Fame with 'One of the Boys'
In 2008, Katy Perry rose to fame with the release of the album One of the Boys, featuring hit singles like "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold".
January 27, 2009: The Matrix Album Released on iTunes
On January 27, 2009, The Matrix's self-titled debut album, which Katy Perry had recorded with the band in 2004, was released onto iTunes as a result of her solo success.
February 2009: Perry Discusses Fashion Style
In February 2009, Katy Perry told Seventeen that her fashion style was "a bit of a concoction of different things" and stated she enjoyed humor in her clothing.
June 2009: Designed clothing for H&M's "Fashion Against AIDS" campaign
In June 2009, Katy Perry designed an item of clothing for H&M's "Fashion Against AIDS" campaign, which raises money for HIV/AIDS awareness projects.
July 22, 2009: Recording MTV Unplugged
On July 22, 2009, Katy Perry recorded a live album titled MTV Unplugged, featuring acoustic performances of her songs.
August 4, 2009: Opening Act for No Doubt
On August 4, 2009, Katy Perry performed as the opening act for one date of No Doubt's 2009 Summer Tour, gaining exposure to a wider audience.
September 2009: Featured on 'Starstrukk' Remix
In September 2009, Katy Perry was featured on a remix of 3OH!3's song "Starstrukk", collaborating with another artist.
November 2009: Hosting MTV Europe Music Awards
In November 2009, Katy Perry hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards for the second consecutive year, becoming the first person to do so.
November 17, 2009: MTV Unplugged Release
On November 17, 2009, Katy Perry's live album MTV Unplugged was released, showcasing acoustic performances of her songs.
2009: The Matrix Album Release
In 2009, after the release of One of the Boys, The Matrix's self-titled debut album, which Katy Perry had recorded with them in 2004, was finally released.
December 31, 2009: Engagement to Russell Brand
On December 31, 2009, Katy Perry and Russell Brand became engaged while vacationing in Rajasthan, India.
May 7, 2010: Release of "California Gurls"
On May 7, 2010, Katy Perry released "California Gurls" featuring Snoop Dogg, which became the lead single from Teenage Dream.
May 2010: Began a record-breaking streak in the Billboard Hot 100 top ten
From May 2010 to September 2011, Katy Perry spent a record-breaking 69 consecutive weeks in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
August 24, 2010: Release of "Teenage Dream" Album
On August 24, 2010, Katy Perry released the album Teenage Dream, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
September 2010: Helped build a shelter for youth in Baltimore
In September 2010, Katy Perry assisted in building and designing the Boys Hope/Girls Hope foundation shelter for youth in Baltimore, Maryland, alongside other celebrities.
September 2010: Sesame Street Controversy
In September 2010, Katy Perry's scheduled appearance on Sesame Street was cancelled due to concerns about her exposed cleavage, sparking controversy.
October 23, 2010: Marriage to Russell Brand
On October 23, 2010, Katy Perry married Russell Brand in a traditional Hindu ceremony.
November 2010: Endorsement of Purr fragrance
In November 2010, Katy Perry endorsed her first fragrance, Purr.
November 2010: Perry Discusses Body Image
In November 2010, Katy Perry told Harper's Bazaar that she was proud of and satisfied with her figure.
December 8, 2010: "Firework" Reaches Number One
On December 8, 2010, "Firework" became Katy Perry's third consecutive number one single from the album Teenage Dream on the Billboard Hot 100.
December 2010: Guest appearance on The Simpsons
In December 2010, Katy Perry played Moe Szyslak's girlfriend in a Christmas episode of The Simpsons.
2010: Recalling 'Thinking of You'
In 2010, Katy Perry recalled that "Thinking of You" was one of the first songs she wrote after moving to Los Angeles, marking a significant point in her early career.
2010: Teenage Dream Album Release
In 2010, Katy Perry released Teenage Dream, a disco-influenced pop album which spawned five U.S. number one singles.
2010: Guinness World Record
In 2010, the Guinness World Records recognized Katy Perry as the "Best Start on the U.S. Digital Chart by a Female Artist", marking her digital success.
February 2011: California Dreams Tour
In February 2011, Katy Perry embarked on her second tour, the California Dreams Tour, in support of Teenage Dream.
February 2011: Guest appearance on How I Met Your Mother
In February 2011, Katy Perry made a guest appearance on the How I Met Your Mother episode "Oh Honey".
February 16, 2011: Release of 'E.T.' featuring Kanye West
On February 16, 2011, Katy Perry released "E.T." featuring Kanye West as the fourth single from Teenage Dream.
July 29, 2011: Film debut in The Smurfs
On July 29, 2011, Katy Perry made her film debut as Smurfette in The Smurfs.
September 2011: Maintained a record-breaking streak in the Billboard Hot 100 top ten
From May 2010 to September 2011, Katy Perry spent a record-breaking 69 consecutive weeks in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
September 23, 2011: Performance at Rock in Rio festival
On September 23, 2011, Katy Perry performed at the opening day of the Rock in Rio festival alongside Elton John and Rihanna.
November 2011: Honorary American Music Award
In November 2011, Katy Perry received an honorary American Music Award for her record of achieving five number-one Billboard Hot 100 songs from one album.
December 10, 2011: Hosts Saturday Night Live
On December 10, 2011, Katy Perry hosted Saturday Night Live, with Robyn as the musical guest.
December 2011: Release of Meow! fragrance
In December 2011, Katy Perry's second fragrance, Meow!, was released.
December 30, 2011: Divorce Announcement
On December 30, 2011, Russell Brand announced his divorce from Katy Perry after 14 months of marriage.
2011: Forbes: Top-Earning Women In Music
In 2011, Forbes ranked Katy Perry third on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list, estimating her earnings at $44 million.
2011: Voice Acting Debut in The Smurfs
In 2011, Katy Perry voiced the character of Smurfette in The Smurfs film series, marking her debut in voice acting.
2011: Teenage Dream Wins Juno Award
In 2011, the album Teenage Dream went on to win the Juno Award for International Album of the Year, adding to its accolades.
January 5, 2012: Perry named sixth best-selling digital artist
On January 5, 2012, Katy Perry was recognized as the sixth best-selling digital artist in the United States, achieving 37.6 million units sold.
January 2012: California Dreams Tour Concludes
In January 2012, Katy Perry concluded the California Dreams Tour which grossed $59.5 million globally.
January 2012: People's Choice Award
In January 2012, Katy Perry won the People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Guest Star for her role on How I Met Your Mother.
March 2012: Guest appearance on Raising Hope
In March 2012, Katy Perry guest starred on the Raising Hope episode "Single White Female Role Model".
June 2012: Expressed hopes for LGBT equality
In June 2012, Katy Perry expressed her hopes for LGBT equality, envisioning a future where society looks back at the issue with disbelief at past discrimination.
June 2012: Partnership with The Sims 3
In June 2012, Katy Perry partnered with Electronic Arts to promote The Sims 3: Showtime and released The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats.
June 2012: Darker elements
In June 2012, Perry indicated that she initially planned to have "darker elements" in Prism following the end of her marriage.
July 5, 2012: Katy Perry: Part of Me film release
On July 5, 2012, Katy Perry's autobiographical documentary Katy Perry: Part of Me was released.
August 2012: Relationship with John Mayer
In August 2012, Katy Perry began a relationship with singer John Mayer, after her marriage with Russell Brand ended.
September 2012: Named Billboard's "Woman of the Year"
In September 2012, Billboard dubbed Katy Perry the "Woman of the Year", recognizing her significant impact on the music industry.
November 2012: Start of Work on Prism
In November 2012, Katy Perry began work on her fourth album, Prism, with a clear vision for its direction.
December 2012: Awarded the Trevor Hero Award
In December 2012, Katy Perry was awarded the Trevor Hero Award by The Trevor Project for her work and activism on behalf of LGBT youth.
2012: Forbes: Top-Earning Women In Music
In 2012, Forbes ranked Katy Perry fifth on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list, estimating her earnings at $45 million.
2012: Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection Reissue
In 2012, Katy Perry reissued her album Teenage Dream as Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection, which included the U.S. number one single "Part of Me".
2012: Katy Perry: Part of Me Documentary Release
In 2012, Katy Perry released an autobiographical documentary titled Katy Perry: Part of Me.
2012: Perry Praises Jagged Little Pill
In 2012, Katy Perry stated that Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill was "the most perfect female record ever made."
April 2013: Appeared in 'Chime for Change' campaign
In April 2013, Katy Perry appeared in a video clip for the "Chime for Change" campaign, which aimed to spread female empowerment.
April 2013: Joined UNICEF to assist children in Madagascar
In April 2013, Katy Perry joined UNICEF to assist children in Madagascar with education and nutrition, furthering her commitment to children's welfare.
July 31, 2013: Release of The Smurfs 2
On July 31, 2013, Katy Perry reprised her role as Smurfette in The Smurfs 2.
August 10, 2013: Release of "Roar"
On August 10, 2013, "Roar" was released as the lead single from Prism, promoted at the MTV Video Music Awards, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
August 12, 2013: Release of "Who You Love"
On August 12, 2013, Perry's duet with John Mayer, titled "Who You Love", was released on his album Paradise Valley.
August 2013: Release of Killer Queen Fragrance
In August 2013, Katy Perry released her third fragrance, Killer Queen, through Coty.
August 2013: Criticized Tony Abbott's opposition to gay marriage
In August 2013, Katy Perry voiced criticism of Tony Abbott, then-leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, due to his opposition to gay marriage, stating she couldn't support him despite liking him as a person.
October 16, 2013: Release of "Unconditionally"
On October 16, 2013, "Unconditionally" was released as the second single from Prism.
October 18, 2013: Release of Prism
On October 18, 2013, Katy Perry released her album Prism, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and received favorable reviews.
October 23, 2013: Hosted We Can Survive concert for breast cancer
On October 23, 2013, Katy Perry hosted and performed at the We Can Survive concert in Los Angeles, with profits donated to the Young Survival Coalition for breast cancer in young women.
November 2013: Most Followed Person on Twitter
In November 2013, Katy Perry surpassed Justin Bieber as the most followed person on Twitter.
December 3, 2013: Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
On December 3, 2013, Katy Perry was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, with a focus on engaging young people in the agency's work to improve the lives of vulnerable children and adolescents.
2013: Forbes: Top-Earning Women In Music
In 2013, Forbes ranked Katy Perry seventh on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list, estimating her earnings at $39 million.
2013: The Smurfs Film Series
In 2013, Katy Perry continued her role as the voice of Smurfette in The Smurfs film series.
2013: Guinness World Record
In 2013, Katy Perry received a Guinness World Record for achieving five number-one Billboard Hot 100 songs from one album.
2013: Prism Album Release
In 2013, Katy Perry released her empowerment-themed album Prism, which included two U.S. number one singles, "Roar" and "Dark Horse".
2013: Top Global Female Recording Artist
In 2013, Katy Perry was declared the Top Global Female Recording Artist of the year by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), recognizing her global success and impact on the music industry.
2013: Sexiest Woman of 2013
In 2013, Men's Health readers voted Katy Perry the "sexiest woman of 2013".
January 2014: Guest curator for Madonna's Art for Freedom
In January 2014, Katy Perry became a guest curator of Madonna's Art for Freedom initiative.
February 2014: End of Relationship with Mayer
In February 2014, Katy Perry ended her relationship with John Mayer.
March 2014: Guest appearance on Kroll Show
In March 2014, Katy Perry made a guest appearance on the Kroll Show.
March 29, 2014: Helped raise money for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles
On March 29, 2014, Katy Perry helped raise $2.4 million for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles alongside other celebrities.
April 2014: Supported Marianne Williamson's congressional 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.
May 2014: Beginning of Prismatic World Tour
In May 2014, Katy Perry's third headlining tour, the Prismatic World Tour, began.
May 2014: Featured in art exhibitions
In May 2014, a portrait of Katy Perry by Mark Ryden was featured in "The Gay 90s" exhibition and a portrait by Will Cotton was included in the United States National Portrait Gallery.
June 2014: Teamed up with Staples for "Make Roar Happen" project
In June 2014, Katy Perry teamed up with Staples Inc. for a project entitled "Make Roar Happen" which donated $1 million to DonorsChoose, an organization that supports teachers and funds classroom resources in public schools.
June 17, 2014: Founds Metamorphosis Music
On June 17, 2014, Katy Perry founded her own record label under Capitol Records, titled Metamorphosis Music (later Unsub Records).
June 26, 2014: Top Certified Digital Artist Ever
On June 26, 2014, Katy Perry was declared the Top Certified Digital Artist Ever by the RIAA for certified sales of 72 million digital singles.
November 23, 2014: NFL announces Perry to perform at Super Bowl XLIX
On November 23, 2014, the NFL announced that Katy Perry would perform at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show.
2014: Forbes: Top-Earning Women In Music
In 2014, Forbes ranked Katy Perry fifth on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list, estimating her earnings at $40 million.
February 1, 2015: Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show Performance
On February 1, 2015, Katy Perry performed at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show, garnering 118.5 million viewers and becoming the most-watched show in Super Bowl history.
March 2015: Appearance in Brand: A Second Coming and release of concert film
In March 2015, Katy Perry appeared in the documentary Brand: A Second Coming and released a concert film titled Katy Perry: The Prismatic World Tour.
June 2015: Cameo in Madonna's "Bitch I'm Madonna" music video
In June 2015, Katy Perry made a cameo appearance in the music video for Madonna's song "Bitch I'm Madonna".
June 2015: "Dark Horse" video reaches 1 billion views
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.
August 2015: Prism Sales
As of August 2015, Prism had sold 4 million copies.
September 2015: Appearance in documentaries
In September 2015, Katy Perry appeared in the documentaries Katy Perry: Making of the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer.
September 27, 2015: Performance at Rock in Rio festival
On September 27, 2015, Katy Perry performed at the Rock in Rio festival.
October 2015: Conclusion of Prismatic World Tour
In October 2015, Katy Perry concluded her Prismatic World Tour, which grossed $204.3 million worldwide.
November 23, 2015: Stars in H&M holiday campaign
On November 23, 2015, Katy Perry starred in H&M's holiday advertising campaign and wrote the song "Every Day Is a Holiday" for it.
December 2015: Release of Katy Perry Pop mobile app
In December 2015, Katy Perry released a mobile app titled Katy Perry Pop, where her character helps players become famous musicians.
2015: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2015, Forbes ranked Katy Perry as the world's highest-paid female musician.
2015: Forbes: Top-Earning Women In Music
In 2015, Forbes ranked Katy Perry number one on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list and declared her the highest earning female celebrity of the year.
2015: Guinness World Record for Twitter Followers
In 2015, Katy Perry won the Guinness World Record for most Twitter followers.
February 2016: Appeared in Zoolander 2 and Began Relationship with Orlando Bloom
In February 2016, Katy Perry appeared as herself in the film Zoolander 2. Also in February 2016, she began a relationship with Orlando Bloom.
March 2016: Performed at Hillary Clinton fundraiser
In March 2016, Katy Perry performed alongside Elton John at a fundraising concert in New York City for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
May 2016: Worked with UNICEF to improve child care quality in Vietnam
In May 2016, Katy Perry worked with UNICEF to improve child care quality in Vietnam, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and drastically improve children's health, education, and well-being.
June 2016: Signed open letter demanding increased gun control
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 United States Congress demanding increased gun control in the United States.
June 2016: Start of Writing Songs for New Album
In June 2016, Katy Perry started writing songs for her new album and recorded "Rise" for NBC Sports's coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
August 2016: Perry's Aspirations
In August 2016, Katy Perry stated that she aspired to create material "that connects and relates and inspires" and told Ryan Seacrest that she was "not rushing" her fifth album.
November 2016: Organized 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 her at her home in Los Angeles.
2016: Forbes: Highest-Paid Women in Music
In 2016, Forbes ranked Katy Perry number six on their list of "Highest-Paid Women in Music," estimating her net worth at $125 million.
February 10, 2017: Release of "Chained to the Rhythm"
On February 10, 2017, Katy Perry released "Chained to the Rhythm" featuring Skip Marley as the lead single from her album.
February 2017: Launched Shoe Line: Katy Perry Collections
In February 2017, Katy Perry launched her shoe line, Katy Perry Collections, available on its website and retailers.
February 26, 2017: Co-chaired the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party
On February 26, 2017, Katy Perry served as a co-chair alongside various celebrities for the 25th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party, a fundraiser for HIV/AIDS healthcare.
June 4, 2017: Performed at One Love Manchester benefit concert
On June 4, 2017, Katy Perry performed at the One Love Manchester benefit concert for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, joining other artists including Ariana Grande.
June 9, 2017: Release of "Witness" album
On June 9, 2017, Katy Perry released the album "Witness", which debuted at number one in the United States.
June 15, 2017: Release of "Feels" with Calvin Harris
On June 15, 2017, Calvin Harris released the song "Feels" from his album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which featured Katy Perry, Big Sean, and Pharrell Williams.
June 2017: First to 100 Million Twitter Followers
In June 2017, Katy Perry became the first person to gain 100 million followers on Twitter.
September 2017: Start of Witness: The Tour
In September 2017, Katy Perry embarked on Witness: The Tour.
2017: First Artist with Three RIAA Diamond Certifications
In 2017, Katy Perry became the first artist to have three songs, "Dark Horse", "Firework", and "Roar", receive Diamond certifications from the RIAA, marking a significant achievement in her career.
2017: Katy Perry Collections Launch
In 2017, Katy Perry launched her own shoe line called Katy Perry Collections, expanding her ventures beyond music.
2017: Received Nation Equality Award from Human Rights Campaign
In 2017, Katy Perry received a Nation Equality Award from the Human Rights Campaign for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality, during which she discussed her own bisexual experiences and thanked the LGBTQ+ community.
2017: Witness Album Release
In 2017, Katy Perry released the album Witness, receiving varying critical and commercial success.
2017: Recognized as a pop culture icon and influential artist
In 2017, Katy Perry was included in Glamour's "104 Women Who Defined the Decade in Pop Culture" list for driving the sound of pop radio in the 2010s with her catchy tracks. A journal also ranked her song "California Gurls" as one of the catchiest, and she was recognized as a "gay icon" for embracing the LGBTQ+ community.
2017: Katy Perry launches her shoe collection
In 2017, during the launch of Katy Perry Collections, Katy Perry shared her approach to fashion, emphasizing thrifting and vintage shopping to cultivate her style on a budget. She highlighted how unique shoes, like her Dalmatian dog flats, can be conversation starters and a form of communication.
March 2018: Announced Witness: Coming Home benefit concert
In March 2018, Katy Perry announced Witness: Coming Home, a benefit concert to be held in her hometown of Santa Barbara to support those affected by the 2017 California wildfires and 2018 Southern California mudflows.
March 2018: Became a Judge on American Idol
In March 2018, Katy Perry premiered as a judge on the sixteenth season of American Idol, with a $25 million salary.
May 19, 2018: Held Witness: Coming Home benefit concert
On May 19, 2018, Katy Perry held Witness: Coming Home, a benefit concert in Santa Barbara to aid those recovering from the 2017 California wildfires and 2018 Southern California mudflows.
August 2018: End of Witness: The Tour
In August 2018, Katy Perry concluded Witness: The Tour.
November 2, 2018: Release of "Waving Through a Window" cover
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.
2018: American Idol Judge Debut
In 2018, Katy Perry began her role as a judge on American Idol, starting from the sixteenth season.
2018: Forbes: Highest-Paid Women in Music
In 2018, Katy Perry topped Forbes' "Highest-Paid Women in Music" list and ranked at number four on the "Highest-Paid Female Celebrities" list.
February 14, 2019: Engagement to Orlando Bloom
On February 14, 2019, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom got engaged.
June 2019: Appeared in Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down" Music Video
In June 2019, Katy Perry appeared in the music video for Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down".
2019: Forbes: Highest-Paid Women in Music
In 2019, Katy Perry was placed at number four on the "Highest-Paid Women in Music" list, earning $57.5 million. Forbes also ranked her as the ninth-highest-earning musician of the decade.
March 2020: Released "Never Worn White" and Announced Pregnancy
In March 2020, Katy Perry released her single "Never Worn White" and revealed she was expecting her first child with Orlando Bloom in the accompanying music video.
May 15, 2020: Released "Daisies"
On May 15, 2020, Katy Perry released "Daisies", the lead single from her sixth album.
August 28, 2020: Released "Smile" Album and Gave Birth to Daisy Dove Bloom
On August 28, 2020, Katy Perry released her sixth album, Smile. Two days before, she gave birth to her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom.
November 2020: Released "Resilient" Remix with Tiësto and Aitana
In November 2020, Katy Perry released a Tiësto remix of "Resilient" featuring Aitana.
December 2020: Released "Not the End of the World"
In December 2020, Katy Perry released the single "Not the End of the World", with a music video featuring Zooey Deschanel.
2020: Supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris during US presidential election
During the 2020 United States presidential election, Katy Perry supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, praising Harris's experience and Biden's decision to choose her as his running mate.
2020: Smile Album Release
In 2020, Katy Perry released the album Smile, receiving varying critical and commercial success.
January 20, 2021: Performed "Firework" at Celebrating America Concert
On January 20, 2021, Katy Perry performed "Firework" at the Celebrating America concert during Joe Biden's inauguration.
April 2021: Released "Cry About It Later" Remix with Bruno Martini and Luísa Sonza
In April 2021, Katy Perry released a Bruno Martini remix of "Cry About It Later" featuring Luísa Sonza.
September 2021: Honored in Variety's "Power of Women" Issue
In September 2021, Katy Perry was honored in Variety's "Power of Women" issue, discussing her career, motherhood, and philanthropy.
December 29, 2021: Began Play Concert Residency in Las Vegas
On December 29, 2021, Katy Perry began her Play concert residency at Resorts World Las Vegas.
2021: Spotify streams donated to Baby2Baby
In 2021, all Spotify streams of Katy Perry's cover of "All You Need Is Love" generated $1 in donations for the charity Baby2Baby.
2021: Heralded as a 'gay icon'
In a 2021 interview with Out, Katy Perry was heralded as a "gay icon" with "I Kissed a Girl" being called a "bonafide queer anthem".
January 2022: Established De Soi Non-Alcoholic Apéritifs Company
In January 2022, Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan established De Soi, a company producing and selling non-alcoholic apéritifs.
April 1, 2022: Released "Where We Started" Duet with Thomas Rhett
On April 1, 2022, Katy Perry released a country pop duet titled "Where We Started" with Thomas Rhett for his album of the same name.
June 8, 2022: Awarded the Key to Las Vegas and Katy Perry Day
On June 8, 2022, Katy Perry was awarded the Key to Las Vegas, and the day was marked as Katy Perry Day.
2022: Kitsch-Loving Pop Star
In 2022, Elle dubbed Katy Perry as "the kitsch-loving pop star renowned for her uniquely experimental style".
2022: Voted for conservative candidate Rick Caruso
In 2022, Katy Perry faced criticism for posting a picture of herself voting for conservative candidate Rick Caruso in the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.
2022: Acknowledged as one of the last decade's most successful hitmakers
In 2022, the Official Charts Company named Katy Perry "one of the last decade's most reliable and successful hitmakers", underscoring her continued influence and success in the music industry.
May 2023: Performed at the Coronation Concert of Charles III
In May 2023, Katy Perry performed at the Coronation Concert of Charles III at Windsor Castle.
September 2023: Forbes: Net Worth
In September 2023, Forbes estimated Katy Perry's net worth to be $340 million.
November 4, 2023: Conclusion of Play Concert Residency
On November 4, 2023, Katy Perry's Play concert residency in Las Vegas concluded, grossing $46.4 million.
February 2024: Announced Exit from American Idol
In February 2024, Katy Perry announced her departure from American Idol after the twenty-second season to release new music.
July 11, 2024: Released "Woman's World"
On July 11, 2024, Katy Perry released "Woman's World", the first single from her seventh album.
December 20, 2024: Released Deluxe Edition of "143" Album
On December 20, 2024, Katy Perry released 1432, a deluxe edition of her 143 album, featuring four additional tracks.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for office
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".
2024: American Idol Judge
In 2024, Katy Perry continued her role as a judge on American Idol through the twenty-second season.
2024: 143 Album Release
In 2024, Katy Perry released the album 143, receiving varying critical and commercial success.
2024: America's Richest Self-Made Women
In May 2024, Katy Perry was included on Forbes' list of "America's Richest Self-Made Women", with an estimated net worth of $350 million.
February 27, 2025: Blue Origin Space Flight
On February 27, 2025, it was announced that Katy Perry would be part of the crew for Blue Origin's eleventh flight to space under the New Shepard program. The launch is expected to take place later that year.
