Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and television personality who has become one of the most influential figures in pop music, known for her camp style and her colorful, theatrical performances. Born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, Katy Perry, 42, has been dubbed the “Queen of Camp” by Vogue and Rolling Stone.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Date of Birth | October 25, 1984 |
| Birthplace | Santa Barbara, California |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Partner | Not publicly in a relationship as of 2026 |
| Net Worth | Approx. $360 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2025) |
| Known For | “I Kissed a Girl”, “Firework”, “Roar”, Teenage Dream, American Idol |
Who Is Katy Perry?
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and television personality, known for her influence on pop music and her camp style. She has been dubbed the “Queen of Camp” by Vogue and Rolling Stone. She has sold more than 143 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time, and she has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards.
Katy Perry is known for her colorful, theatrical performances and her catchy pop anthems, including “I Kissed a Girl”, “Hot n Cold”, “California Gurls”, “Firework”, “Roar” and “Dark Horse”. Her album Teenage Dream (2010) produced five number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, tying the record set by Michael Jackson’s Bad. Like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry is known for her flamboyant fashion and her reinventions, and like Rihanna, she is one of the best-selling female artists of the 2010s.
Early Life & Background
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, to Mary Christine Perry, a Pentecostal pastor, and Maurice Keith Hudson, also a Pentecostal pastor. She was raised in Santa Barbara and attended Christian schools, where she was not allowed to listen to secular music. She began singing in church at the age of nine, and she learned to play the guitar at 13. At 15, she began pursuing a career in music, and she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where she recorded demos.
In 2001, Katy Perry released her debut album, Katy Hudson, a gospel album, under her birth name. The album was a commercial failure, but it led to her signing with Capitol Records in 2007. She released her major-label debut album, One of the Boys, in 2008, which produced the hits “I Kissed a Girl” and “Hot n Cold”. The album was a commercial success, and it established her as a pop star.
Katy Perry’s Career
Katy Perry released her second album, Teenage Dream, in 2010. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and produced five number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100: “California Gurls”, “Teenage Dream”, “Firework”, “E.T.” and “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”. The album was one of the best-selling albums of the year. She followed it with Prism (2013), which produced the hits “Roar” and “Dark Horse”, and Witness (2017), which produced the hit “Chained to the Rhythm”.
In 2015, Katy Perry headlined the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show, which was one of the most-watched halftime shows in history. From 2018 to 2024, she was a judge on the television show American Idol. She released the albums Smile (2020) and 143 (2024), and in 2025 she began the Lifetimes Tour, a world tour in support of 143. In April 2025, she was part of the all-female crew of Blue Origin’s NS-31 spaceflight, which flew to the edge of space.
Katy Perry has also appeared in films, including The Smurfs (2011), in which she voiced Smurfette, and Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012), a concert documentary. She was previously engaged to actor Orlando Bloom, with whom she has a daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, born in 2020. In 2025, it was reported that Perry and Bloom had ended their engagement. She was previously married to comedian Russell Brand, from 2010 to 2012.
Facts About Katy Perry
- Katy Perry was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, and is 42 years old.
- Her album Teenage Dream produced five number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
- She headlined the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show in 2015.
- She was a judge on American Idol from 2018 to 2024.
- She flew to the edge of space on Blue Origin’s NS-31 flight in April 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Katy Perry?
Katy Perry was born on October 25, 1984. She is 42 years old.
How tall is Katy Perry?
Katy Perry is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall.
Who is Katy Perry’s partner?
Katy Perry is not publicly in a relationship as of 2026. She was previously engaged to Orlando Bloom, with whom she has a daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, born in 2020.
What is Katy Perry’s net worth?
Katy Perry’s net worth is approx. $360 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth (2025).
What is Katy Perry best known for?
Katy Perry is best known for I Kissed a Girl, Firework, Roar, Teenage Dream and American Idol.