Katy Perry's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Katy Perry. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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

May 2010: Start of record-breaking Billboard Hot 100 streak

From May 2010, Katy Perry spent a record-breaking 69 consecutive weeks in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.

September 2011: End of record-breaking Billboard Hot 100 streak

The Billboard Hot 100 streak ended in September 2011.

2011: Ranked third on Forbes' 'Top-Earning Women In Music' list

In 2011, Forbes ranked Katy Perry third on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list with earnings of $44 million.

September 2012: Named 'Woman of the Year' by Billboard

In September 2012, Billboard dubbed Katy Perry the "Woman of the Year".

2012: Ranked fifth on Forbes' 'Top-Earning Women In Music' list

In 2012, Forbes ranked Katy Perry fifth on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list with earnings of $45 million.

2013: Ranked seventh on Forbes' 'Top-Earning Women In Music' list

In 2013, Katy Perry ranked seventh on the Forbes list for "Top-Earning Women In Music" with $39 million earned.

2013: Top Global Female Recording Artist of 2013

Katy Perry was declared the Top Global Female Recording Artist of 2013 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).

2014: Ranked fifth on Forbes' 'Top-Earning Women In Music' list

In 2014, Katy Perry ranked fifth on the Forbes list for "Top-Earning Women In Music" with $40 million.

June 2015: "Dark Horse" music 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.

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2015: Ranked number one on Forbes' 'Top-Earning Women In Music' list

In 2015, with earnings of $135 million, Forbes ranked Katy Perry number one on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list.

2016: Ranked sixth on Forbes' list of 'Highest-Paid Women in Music'

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.

2016: Court ruling on the sale of the convent

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.

2017: Three Diamond certifications from the RIAA

In 2017, Katy Perry became the first artist to have three songs receive Diamond certifications from the RIAA with "Dark Horse", "Firework", and "Roar".

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2017: Jury award in real estate deal interference case

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.

2018: Topped Forbes' 'Highest-Paid Women in Music' listing

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.

2019: Ranked fourth on Forbes' 'Highest-Paid Women in Music' listings

In 2019, Katy Perry was placed at number four on the "Highest-Paid Women in Music" listings, with $57.5 million.

September 2021: Variety's Power of Women Issue

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.