Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Raised in a religious household, Perry began singing in church at a young age. She pursued a career in gospel music before transitioning to pop.
Released her debut studio album under her birth name, "Katy Hudson", in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful.
Adopted her mother's maiden name, Perry, to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson. Signed with Capitol Records in 2007.
Released "I Kissed a Girl" in 2008, which topped charts worldwide and brought her mainstream success.
Followed up with her album "One of the Boys" later in 2008, featuring hits like "Hot n Cold" and "Waking Up in Vegas".
Achieved massive success with her album "Teenage Dream" in 2010, which produced five number-one singles, including "California Gurls" and "Firework".
Released successful albums like "Prism" (2013) and "Witness" (2017), showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Married actor Russell Brand in 2010 (divorced in 2012). Engaged to actor Orlando Bloom since 2019. Became a mother to daughter Daisy Dove Bloom in 2020.
Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and supports various charitable causes. Has been involved in campaigns for UNICEF and other organizations.
Multiple Grammy nominations and awards, including Billboard Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. Recognized as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.