Katy Perry Biography
Katy Perry is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, television judge, and philanthropist, best known for hits like I Kissed a Girl. She is known for performing during the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show. Katy is also known for her third album, Teenage Dream that was released in 2010 and featured five songs.
Katy Perry Birthday and Age
Katy was born as Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson on the 25th of October, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, United States of America. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Katy Perry Family
Katy was born to both parents in Santa Barbara, California, United States of America. She is the daughter of Maurice Hudson (father) and Mary Christine (nee Perry-mother). She also has a brother called David Hudson, an actor, and a sister named Angela Hudson.
Katy Perry Height and Weight
Katy has a height of 5 feet and 8 inches (1.73) and weighs 61 kg (134 5 lbs).
Katy Perry Marriage
Perry was married to a British comedian, Russell Brand but later divorced. The two got engaged on the 23rd of October, 2010, over the New York Year’s holiday while on India’s trip. The couple married in India following the traditional Hindu ceremony. The wedding was accompanied by camels, elephants and horses, fire jugglers, snake charmers, dancers, and musicians. However, in December 2011, Brand filed for divorce.
Katy has been linked with musicians John Mayer and Diplo as well as actor Orlando Bloom. On the 15th of February, 2019, she announced her engagement to Bloom. On the 5th of March, she delivered a surprise announcement by disclosing a baby bump at the end of her new video for Never Worn White.
Katy Perry Children
Katy and Bloom Orlando had a daughter called Daisy Orlando Bloom.
Katy Perry Education
Katy attended Paradise Valley Christian School, where she earned her certificate. She then joined Santa Barbara Christian School
Katy Perry Career
Katy’s first music album was launched in 2001, a music record that was named after her ‘Katy Hudson.’ It was established under the music record label called Red Hill Records. She later shifted from writing gospel songs to popular ones, associating with American singers like Basil Glen Ballar and Jr. In 2005, the film The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants included the song sang by Katy. She was also featured in the songs On Habits Die Hard and Goodbye for Now.
In 2007, she was introduced by Angelica Cob-Baehler to Jason Flom, the chairman of Virgin Records Company, and she signed a contract with that company. In 2017, Capitol Records put out Perry’s EP UR So Gay that attracted her numerous fans’ attention. She released her hit single, I Kissed a Girl, some months later, and the song was used by many to promote same-sex relations. She released her second hit single, Hot N Cold that became successful.
In 2008, she was engaged to Warped Tour, and the following year she went on the Hello Katy Tour. In 2009, Perry recorded her debut album, MTV Unplugged, before returning to the studio. She also released another album titled Teenage Dream in 2010, which became more successful. She performed the song If We Meet Again alongside Timbaland, and the song belongs to Timbaland’s 2010 album called Shock Value II.
In 2010, she appeared as a guest judge in the television show American Idol and The X Factor UK. In late 2010, she released another song, Firework, from the album Teenage Dream. Katy also appeared in the Christmas episode The Fight Before Christmas of the show The Simpsins. She introduced her name as Purr to the market and became a businesswoman.
Katy Perry Salary
Katy has an estimated salary of $44million as of 2021.
Katy Perry Net Worth
Katy has an estimated net worth of $125 million as of 2021.