Katy Perry

Katy Perry (née Katheryn Hudson) is an American singer, songwriter and TV personality. She first rose to fame with her 2008 hit single, "I Kissed a Girl." She shot to superstardom with the 2010 album Teenage Dream, which featured five No.1 singles, including "California Girls," "E.T." and "Firework." She has released five studio albums which have culminated in 50 billion streams and over 48 million albums sold worldwide. She has served as a judge on ABC's American Idol since 2018.

Full Name: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
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Notable Projects: American Idol
Born: 10/25/1984
Age: 37

FAQs

How did Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom meet?: Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom first met at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016. The couple dated on-and-off for three years before getting engaged on Valentine's Day 2019.
When did Katy Perry perform at the Super Bowl?: Katy Perry headlined the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show in 2015. Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott made special guest appearances during the performance.
When did Katy Perry have her baby?: Katy Perry welcomed her first child, daughter Daisy, in August 2020.
When was Katy Perry on 'How I Met Your Mother?': Katy Perry appeared in a Season 6 episode of 'How I Met Your Mother.' The episode, entitled "Oh Honey," aired in 2011.

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