Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, known professionally as Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California. She was raised in a strict religious household by Pentecostal pastors Maurice Keith Hudson and Mary Christine Perry. Perry began singing in church as a child and pursued gospel music early in her career. She later transitioned to pop music and achieved mainstream success.
Perry’s music career began with the release of a self-titled gospel album in 2001 under her birth name, Katy Hudson. She signed with Capitol Records in 2007 and released her breakthrough album “One of the Boys” in 2008, featuring hit singles like “I Kissed a Girl” and “Hot n Cold.” Subsequent albums, including “Teenage Dream” (2010), “Prism” (2013), “Witness” (2017), and “Smile” (2020), solidified her status as a global pop icon.
While primarily known for her music, Katy Perry has also ventured into acting, primarily in voice acting roles and cameo appearances. Her acting career is less extensive compared to her musical achievements.