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Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson was born on the 25th of October 1984 in Santa Barbara, California. Her parents were Pentecostal pastors Mary Christine and Maurice Keith Hudson who created a strict religious household.
Katy Perry released her first album titled Katy Hudson on the 6th of March 2001 under Red Hill Records. The album sold an estimated 200 copies before the label ceased operations in December.
Teenage Dream released on the 24th of August 2010 became the only record by a female artist to spawn five U.S. number-one singles. The album sold over 12 million copies worldwide and won the 2011 Juno Award for International Album of the Year.
Katy Perry performed at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show on the 1st of February 2015. The performance garnered 118.5 million viewers in the United States making it the most watched and highest rated show in Super Bowl history.
Katy Perry served as a judge on American Idol from the 16th season in 2018 to the 22nd season in 2024. She earned a 25-million dollar salary during her time on the show.
Katy Perry flew into space aboard Blue Origin NS-31 in 2025. This flight was the first all-female space flight since 1963 and received significant media coverage.