Katy Perry
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
Date of Birth: October 25, 1984
Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, USA
Height: 173 cm (5′8″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Religion: Christian (raised Pentecostal)
Ancestry: English, German, Irish, Portuguese
Nationality: American
Marital Status: Engaged (Orlando Bloom)
Children: 1 (Daisy Dove Bloom)
Net Worth: $350 million (2025)
Total Social Followers: 200M+ (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, TV Judge, Entrepreneur
Private Businesses Owned: Shoe line (Katy Perry Collections), De Soi drinks, music publishing
Current Residence: Montecito, California, USA
Number of Houses: 4+ (California, New York, USA)
🏫 Education & Early Life
- Raised in a strict Pentecostal Christian family by pastor parents.
- Sang in church from age 9 and learned to play guitar at 13.
- Dropped out of high school at 15 to pursue music in Nashville.
- Released a gospel album as Katy Hudson in 2001 (commercial flop).
- Moved to LA at 17 and struggled for years before her breakthrough.
- Signed to Capitol Records in 2007 and reinvented as “Katy Perry”.
📜 Career Timeline
- 2008: Breakout with “I Kissed a Girl” and “One of the Boys” album.
- 2010: “Teenage Dream” album, first woman with 5 #1 singles from one album (tied Michael Jackson’s record).
- 2013: Released “Prism” – hits “Roar”, “Dark Horse”.
- 2015: Performed Super Bowl halftime show (most-watched ever, 118M viewers).
- 2017: Judge on American Idol (ABC).
- 2020: Daughter Daisy born with Orlando Bloom.
- 2021–2024: Las Vegas residency, new music projects, TV & business ventures.
🏆 Major Awards
- 5 American Music Awards
- 4 Guinness World Records
- Billboard Woman of the Year
- Teen Choice, MTV VMAs, People’s Choice
- 12 Grammy nominations
- Brit Award, Juno, Echo Awards
🧠 Did You Know?
- Her real name is Katheryn Hudson – “Perry” is her mother’s maiden name.
- Katy was briefly married to comedian Russell Brand (2010–2012).
- First artist to have three songs each sell over 6 million copies (“Firework”, “Roar”, “Dark Horse”).
- Her “Teenage Dream” album tied Michael Jackson’s record for most #1s from one album.
- Katy Perry was named the highest-paid female musician in 2015 & 2018 by Forbes.
- Voiced Smurfette in “The Smurfs” movies.
- Owns a shoe line (Katy Perry Collections).
- Was once banned from singing non-religious music at home as a child.
- Loves cats; has a famous cat named Kitty Purry.
- Her Super Bowl halftime show “Left Shark” became an internet meme.
- Has more Twitter followers than any other female artist (2025).
- Active philanthropist: UNICEF ambassador, LGBTQ+ rights, children’s charities.
- Was discovered by Glen Ballard, the producer behind Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill”.
- Katy Perry and Taylor Swift ended their famous feud in 2019.
- Holds a Guinness World Record for “Best Start on the US Digital Chart by a Female Artist”.
- One of only a few artists with a diamond single (“Firework”).
- Her Las Vegas residency “Play” was critically acclaimed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Katy Perry?
Born October 25, 1984. Her current age is shown above.
What is Katy Perry’s net worth?
Estimated at $350 million in 2025.
Who is Katy Perry married to?
Engaged to Orlando Bloom, previously married to Russell Brand.
Does Katy Perry have children?
Yes, one daughter: Daisy Dove Bloom (b. 2020).
What is Katy Perry’s most famous song?
Hits include “Firework”, “Roar”, “Teenage Dream”, “Dark Horse”, “California Gurls”.
Is Katy Perry her real name?
No, her birth name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson.
What TV shows has Katy Perry been on?
Judge on American Idol (since 2018), Saturday Night Live, Sesame Street, more.
What are Katy Perry’s businesses?
Katy Perry Collections (shoes), De Soi drinks, music publishing.
What religion is Katy Perry?
Raised Pentecostal Christian, now spiritual but not strictly religious.
What world records does Katy Perry hold?
First female with 5 #1s from one album, Twitter follower record, digital sales.
Who are Katy Perry’s parents?
Keith Hudson and Mary Perry, both evangelical pastors.
What’s her biggest live performance?
2015 Super Bowl Halftime Show – over 118 million viewers.
How many Grammys has Katy Perry won?
She’s been nominated 12 times but hasn’t won (as of 2025).
What’s Katy Perry’s shoe size?
US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6).
Does Katy Perry have pets?
Yes, famously owned a cat named Kitty Purry, plus dogs Nugget and Butters.