Katy Perry

Birthday: 25 October 1984, Santa Barbara, California, USA

Birth Name: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson

Height: 173 cm

Katy Perry was born as Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson in Santa Barbara, California, the middle child of pastor parents, Mary Christine (Perry) and Maurice Keith Hudson. She has an older sister and younger brother, and has English, Portuguese, German, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Her mother's half-brother was director Frank Perry.Raised in a deeply religious family, Perry's first experience of performing was singing in church. A passion for music grew and at the age of 15, Perry began visiting Nashville, gaining experience of song writing and recording demos.She signed to a Christian record label, Red Hill, and recorded an album, under her birth name of Katy Hudson. The album was not a success. At age 17 she moved to Los Angeles and collaborated with producer Glen Ballard, but was not able to secure a lasting record deal. Perry did sign to Columbia Records in 2004, but again this did not prove a success, and she was dropped.An executive at Columbia recommended Perry to the chairman of Virgin Records, Jason Flom, which resulted in her signing for Capitol Music Group. She recorded her second album, "One of the Boys" and in the Spring of 2008 released the lead single, the controversial "I Kissed a Girl". The song proved a smash, hitting the number one slot in several countries. Other hit singles followed and the album was a commercial success.Perry was now established as a pop superstar and cemented her position with the release of her next album "Teenage Dreams", which spawned more huge hits including "California Gurls" and "Firework". Many awards and music industry records followed. In 2012 Perry made the move into movies, releasing the documentary feature film Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012).Katy has started her own record label called "Metamorphosis Music" and has signed her very first artist Ferras, who was signed to Capitol Records back in 2007 with Katy Perry. He had released an EP the same day that the record label news was released to the public. There is also a duet with Katy on his new EP; they are expected to be on tour together in North America June 22 in Raleigh, North Carolina-October 11 in Houston, Texas. Hide

[on her luncheon with First Lady Michelle Obama, 2012] Now my birthday is complete! [on her luncheon with First Lady Michelle Obama, 2012] Now my birthday is complete!

I don't believe in a heaven or a hell or an old man sitting on a throne. I believe in a higher power Show more I don't believe in a heaven or a hell or an old man sitting on a throne. I believe in a higher power bigger than me because that keeps me accountable. Accountability is rare to find, especially with people like myself, because nobody wants to tell you something you don't want to hear. I'm not Buddhist, I'm not Hindu, I'm not Christian, but I still feel like I have a deep connection with God. I pray all the time - for self-control, for humility. There's a lot of gratitude in it. Just saying 'thank you' sometimes is better than asking for things. Hide

If people want a role model, they can have Miley Cyrus. If people want a role model, they can have Miley Cyrus.

The number one issue for me is equal rights, whether it's being able to be equal in love, and being Show more The number one issue for me is equal rights, whether it's being able to be equal in love, and being treated equally whether you have ovaries or not. (Billboard, 2012) Hide

[on her documentary Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)] I wanted to show the entire operation. People jus Show more [on her documentary Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)] I wanted to show the entire operation. People just think I'm the girl wearing the ruby slippers. I wanted to show them at the end of the journey. I am the Oz as well. Hide

My singing is really important to me, but when children come along they'll be my main focus. I'd nev Show more My singing is really important to me, but when children come along they'll be my main focus. I'd never put my career in front of my babies - it'd be a case of fitting jobs around them. Hide

[on Rihanna missing her wedding] I was upset she couldn't make it but let me promise you, there was Show more [on Rihanna missing her wedding] I was upset she couldn't make it but let me promise you, there was no one more upset about it than her. When you have an album coming out you don't have a spare second in the day and you're answerable to the record company. She felt really bad she couldn't be there but we're still the very best of friends. My girl organized the best bachelorette party ever and I'll always love her to bits. Hide

"I Kissed a Girl" was inspired when I opened up a magazine and I saw a picture of Scarlett Johansson Show more "I Kissed a Girl" was inspired when I opened up a magazine and I saw a picture of Scarlett Johansson. I was with my boyfriend at the time, and I said to him, 'I'm not going to lie: If Scarlett Johansson walked into the room and wanted to make out with me, I would make out with her. I hope you're okay with that?' Hide

(on her song "I Kissed a Girl") The song was inspired by a friendship I had with a girl when I was 1 Show more (on her song "I Kissed a Girl") The song was inspired by a friendship I had with a girl when I was 15, and I did kiss her. I was totally obsessed with her. She was beautiful - porcelain skin, perfect lips - and I still talk to her, but I've never told her the song is about her. Hide

I've told my boyfriend that if Scarlett Johansson wanted to go out with me, I'd ditch him immediatel Show more I've told my boyfriend that if Scarlett Johansson wanted to go out with me, I'd ditch him immediately. Female beauty can be incredibly powerful... Actually, I'm obsessed with beautiful women and their elegance. I like the paradox of appearing innocent and sexy all at once. Hide

[on Rihanna] We're friends and we're both kind of on this crazy roller coaster, and ... it's nice to Show more [on Rihanna] We're friends and we're both kind of on this crazy roller coaster, and ... it's nice to have good girlfriends. I pride myself on having cool chicks in my life, and she's a cool chick. Hide

People don't understand that I have a great relationship with my parents - like, how that can exist. Show more People don't understand that I have a great relationship with my parents - like, how that can exist. There isn't any judgment. They don't necessarily agree with everything I do, but I don't necessarily agree with everything they do. They're at peace with - they pray for me is what they do. They're fascinated with the idea that they created someone who has this much attention on her. Hide

[on who she wants to kiss] Scarlett Johansson before she gets married to Ryan Reynolds. She is a cla Show more [on who she wants to kiss] Scarlett Johansson before she gets married to Ryan Reynolds. She is a classic beauty. I love that 1940s pin-up look. Hide

Queen's track 'Killer Queen' made me discover music and helped me come into my own at the age of 15. Show more Queen's track 'Killer Queen' made me discover music and helped me come into my own at the age of 15. The way Freddie Mercury delivered his lyrics just made me feel like a confident woman; I'd say his fingerprint is all over me in general. Hide

Look, any couple in a serious relationship has that talk about babies, but we haven't decided when. Show more Look, any couple in a serious relationship has that talk about babies, but we haven't decided when. Russell wants lots of children and I think there's something amazing about tons of kids running around. We probably won't have the talk again for a few years - it's important to enjoy each other before having babies. Hide

[on future husband Russell Brand] He's a genius and geniuses are both wonderful and delicate in the Show more [on future husband Russell Brand] He's a genius and geniuses are both wonderful and delicate in the greatest way. Hide

[on The X Factor (2004)] The most gorgeous judge is Cheryl. That woman is just edible. [on The X Factor (2004)] The most gorgeous judge is Cheryl. That woman is just edible.

You know you're living right when you wake up, brush your hair - and confetti falls out! You know you're living right when you wake up, brush your hair - and confetti falls out!

Have I ever kissed a girl? Of course I have. I can't sing a song and not have done it. That'd be com Show more Have I ever kissed a girl? Of course I have. I can't sing a song and not have done it. That'd be complete hypocrisy. I fancy Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Angelina Jolie - I'd definitely kiss them. Hide

This is a really important time in my life. I can't just be the girl who sang I Kissed a Girl. I hav Show more This is a really important time in my life. I can't just be the girl who sang I Kissed a Girl. I have to leave a legacy. Hide

I remember hearing Killer Queen by Queen and falling down in what felt like slow motion in my bed li Show more I remember hearing Killer Queen by Queen and falling down in what felt like slow motion in my bed listening to the lyrics. And I thought to myself, 'Oh my gosh, this music is incredible. These lyrics speak to me...' and that made me want to be what I am. Hide

When I was 15, I fell in love with a female friend. I thought she was beautiful and wanted to be lik Show more When I was 15, I fell in love with a female friend. I thought she was beautiful and wanted to be like her. She had such a huge impact on my life, but I never told her how I felt. Hide

I think it's important to not just play the sexy card. Be sexy but be smart and sophisticated. I think it's important to not just play the sexy card. Be sexy but be smart and sophisticated.

There's times when you see other people who, the only reason why they have success is because they'r Show more There's times when you see other people who, the only reason why they have success is because they're just shock jocks, which works for a period of time. I haven't really taken off all my clothes yet... Yeah, I've done my fair share of 'naked on a cotton candy cloud' situation, but everything is with a wink. It's not like, 'Here's my vagina'. Hide

I get drunk, I pick my nose, I swear and I fart! I don't care, I'm not planning to become the Presid Show more I get drunk, I pick my nose, I swear and I fart! I don't care, I'm not planning to become the President of the United States. Hide

Katy Perry's FILMOGRAPHY

as Actor (208)

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 7

The X Factor - Season 4 (UK)

The Simpsons - Season 33

Bettie Page Reveals All

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 13

The Voice - Season 10 (AU)

The X Factor - Season 3 (UK)

The Simpsons - Season 21

Raising Hope - Season 3

The Graham Norton Show - Season 23