Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson on Oct. 25, 1984, has become a modern pop star with hit songs like 'Firework,' 'Roar,' 'Harleys in Hawaii' and more. From working it out on stage to head-turning, jaw-dropping red carpet outfits and magazine spreads, check out some of Katy Perry's hottest moments.
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Katy Perry performs on stage during the Coronation Concert on May 7, 2023, in Windsor, England.
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Katy Perry performs during the Coronation Concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 7, 2023, in Windsor, England. The Windsor Castle Concert is part of the celebrations of the Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms that took place at Westminster Abbey yesterday.
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Katy Perry takes selfies with guests during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.
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Katy Perry performs onstage with the Rockettes as Tiffany & Co. Celebrates the reopening of NYC Flagship store, The Landmark on April 27, 2023, in New York City.
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Katy Perry arrives at NBC’s “Carol Burnett: 90 Years Of Laughter + Love” Birthday Special at Avalon Hollywood & Bardot on March 2, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Katy Perry attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
Global pop superstar and godmother to Norwegian Prima, Katy Perry, performs at the ship’s christening ceremony in Reykjavik, Iceland to commemorate her first voyage on Aug. 27, 2022.
Global pop superstar and godmother to Norwegian Prima, Katy Perry, performs at the ship’s christening ceremony in Reykjavik, Iceland to commemorate her first voyage on Aug. 27, 2022.
Global superstar and godmother of Norwegian Prima, Katy Perry, joins Norwegian Cruise Line executives in Reykjavik, Iceland to officially christen and name NCL’s 18th vessel in its leading-edge Prima Class.
Resorts World Theatre headliner Katy Perry (L) and Senior Vice President of Concerts West/AEG Presents, Las Vegas John Nelson attend a ceremony to present Perry with a ceremonial key to the Las Vegas Strip and proclaim June 8 as Katy Perry Day at Resorts World Las Vegas on June 08, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Resorts World Theatre headliner Katy Perry holds up a ceremonial key to the Las Vegas Strip during a ceremony where she also received a proclamation of June 8 as Katy Perry Day at Resorts World Las Vegas on June 08, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Katy Perry performs onstage during Katy Perry: PLAY Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Las Vegas on Dec. 29, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Katy Perry performs onstage during Katy Perry: PLAY Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Las Vegas on Dec. 29, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Katy Perry arrives at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Katy Perry arrives at Variety’s Power of Women: Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, Calif.
In this image from video, Katy Perry performs during a Celebrating America concert on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, as part of the 59th Inauguration Day events for President Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.
Katy Perry snaps a selfie after performing virtually for the 2020 Tomorrowland Around The World music festival on July 25, 2020. “Orange you glad TODAYS THE DAY! Hope you enjoy my (big) top tier performance at @Tomorrowland Around the World.”
“Daisies” singer Katy Perry proves she is “never too pregnant for a crop” with a growing belly bump photo on Monday, July 20, 2020.
Katy Perry shines as she cradles her growing baby bump at Cape Canaveral, Fla. on May 27, 2020. “Welp. Today’s #SpaceLaunchLive was BUMPED due to weather, but what’s two days when @spacex has been waiting for 18 years… Let’s pray it’s in the cards for Saturday!”
Katy Perry shines bright in yellow as she performs on March 11, 2020, in Bright, Australia. The free Fight On concert was held for firefighters and communities recently affected by the devastating bushfires in Victoria.
Katy Perry poses for a photograph with CFA representatives on March 11, 2020, in Bright, Australia at the Fight On concert.
Katy Perry wears a purple mini dress for International Women’s Day as she performs during the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Final between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 8, 2020, in Melbourne, Australia.
Katy Perry brings “GRL PWR” to the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Final between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 8, 2020, in Melbourne, Australia.
Katy Perry performs during a concert following the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Final between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 8, 2020, in Melbourne, Australia.
Katy Perry cradles her growing baby bump while performing during a concert following the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Final between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 8, 2020, in Melbourne, Australia.
Katy Perry shines at the David Lynch Foundation’s “Silence the Violence” benefit at The Anthem on Oct. 11, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
Katy Perry performs at the David Lynch Foundation’s “Silence the Violence” benefit at The Anthem on Oct. 11, 2019. in Washington, D.C.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom share a kiss at the L.A. premiere of Amazon’s “Carnival Row” at TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 21, 2019, in Hollywood, Calif.
Katy Perry wears a chandelier dress to the 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2019, in New York City.
The “Never Really Over” singer shows off her long golden locks on Instagram in April. Perry captioned the pic: “Come te llamas, baby?”
Katy Perry takes to Instagram to show off her toned stomach in a mirror selfie in April 2019.
Katy Perry performs onstage with Zedd during the 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 14, 2019, in Indio, Calif.
Katy Perry performs onstage at Capital One JamFest during the NCAA March Madness Music Series at The Armory on April 7, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Katy Perry rocks a rainbow-colored mini dress and red thigh-high leather boots as she performs onstage for the NCAA March Madness Music Series on April 7, 2019.
Taking a break from taping for American Idol at the Aulani Resort in Hawaii, Katy Perry showed off her floral look with a quick bathtub photoshoot.
Katy Perry took to Instagram to announce her engagement to Orlando Bloom on Feb. 15, 2019. Perry captioned the photo: “full bloom”
Katy Perry donned the stars and stripes to do her civic duty and vote on Nov. 6, 2018. “Did it for the sticker…amongst other things.”
Katy Perry knows that the perfect beach day wouldn’t be so without a dusty pink bathing suit, a kitschy hat, and some light reading on top of a rock. The singer posted this perfectly posed photo to Instagram on May 9, 2017, with the caption “@CNN don’t judge a book by it’s cover”.
“I know it’s a little cheeky, butt… Cycling in The ile de re, France” Katy Perry captioned this funny Instagram snap from Aug. 10, 2016.
Nearly-naked Katy Perry struck a seductive pose for the new sexy Moschino ad campaign. The singing sensation protected her modesty with a coat that she appeared to be taking off. The 30-year-old brunette beauty is the face of the new Moschino by Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2015 campaign, which was shot by Inez & Vinood.
Who could forget Perry’s sexy pink dress and mile-high hair she wore to the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 10, 2016.
She’s a Covergirl! Katy Perry attended the launch of her new Katy Kat Matte lipstick line in a sexy black and blue lace bra on May 1, 2016.
It was a big moment for Katy Perry… and her cleavage! The singer was all smiles as she pressed her hands into a mold at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on Sept. 8, 2015.
Katy Perry danced between sharks during her performance of “Teenage Dream” and “California Gurls” during the halftime show on Feb. 1, 2015.
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Show ’em your muscles! Katy Perry and J.J. Watt’s instrument are their muscles — but Katy’s is just a little more delicate than J.J’s. The 2015 Super Bowl Halftime performer and on-field superhero played around for the cameras during their photo shoot for ESPN The Music Issue with Katy applying eye black on the Houston Texans star’s face.
Katy Perry donned a sexy, sheer dress that showed off her black bra while attending the Oho Desert House on April 11, 2015.
Even when she’s not onstage performing in her “Prismatic World Tour” in Sydney, Katy Perry still puts on a show! Showing off her “twerking” skills, the singer enjoyed her day off with boats and sun – showing off her amazing figure in an itty bitty bikini.
Katy Perry was nothing short of stunning for her cover shoot for GQ Magazine’s February 2014 edition. Starring in the annual “Love, Sex & Madness” issue, Perry put her ample assets on display in a tiny striped top.
Yeah, cuz all “California Gurls” shoot whipped cream out of their bras …
Katy Perry struck a sultry pose and snapped a selfie while lounging in bed on Nov. 12, 2014.
Showing off her amazing body, Katy Perry was also featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan UK in July of 2014.
July 2013 issue, Perry has revealed that Russell Brand ended their 14-month union in December of 2011 by text message. “He’s a very smart man, and I was in love with him when I married him,” Perry tells the mag, out on newsstands June 25. “Let’s just say I haven’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011.”” title=”Some artists impress us with their pipes, others with their stellar performances. But then there are singers who don’t need to do any of that and they’ll still drive crowds wild. Enter Katy Perry. Sure her tunes are catchy, but honestly, if the sound on your computer went out, you’d still watch Perry’s Candy Land-themed videos … Katy Perry has turned from pop star to Vogue cover model! Opening up for the magazine’s July 2013 issue, Perry has revealed that Russell Brand ended their 14-month union in December of 2011 by text message. “He’s a very smart man, and I was in love with him when I married him,” Perry tells the mag, out on newsstands June 25. “Let’s just say I haven’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/10/24/TLKQ2IGCVPJKWQELSCIOI2EFRY.jpg”>
Some artists impress us with their pipes, others with their stellar performances. But then there are singers who don’t need to do any of that and they’ll still drive crowds wild. Enter Katy Perry. Sure her tunes are catchy, but honestly, if the sound on your computer went out, you’d still watch Perry’s Candy Land-themed videos … Katy Perry has turned from pop star to Vogue cover model! Opening up for the magazine’s July 2013 issue, Perry has revealed that Russell Brand ended their 14-month union in December of 2011 by text message. “He’s a very smart man, and I was in love with him when I married him,” Perry tells the mag, out on newsstands June 25. “Let’s just say I haven’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011.”
After her divorce, Katy Perry dated another Hollywood bad boy — John Mayer. The couple started dating in the summer of 2012 and broke it off in March. But Perry says she’s “still madly in love” with Mayer, 35. “All I can say about that relationship is that he’s got a beautiful mind,” she said. “Beautiful mind, tortured soul. I do have to figure out why I am attracted to these broken birds.”
Katy Perry takes her ‘pop’ star role seriously! The star took to the stage in a skirt embellished with enormous popcorn kernels while promoting her movie ‘Katy Perry: Part of Me’ in Hollywood …
Peek-a-boo! The buxom “Wide Awake” singer knows how to get a little creative when it comes to showing off her curves. Perry gave fans a sneak peek of cleavage in a tiny yellow dress while promoting her movie “Katy Perry: Part of Me” in Brazil on July 30, 2012.
Everyone’s favorite California gurl is hardly recognizable, but she looks prettier than ever. Katy Perry dons a bejeweled bra and heavy eye makeup for the March cover of Interview magazine …
Katy Perry channels Old Hollywood in her shoot. Perhaps the totally new look is part of a plan to reinvent herself.
Katy Perry flaunted her California curves in Florida on July 27, 2012, enjoying some poolside downtime in a stunning bikini while relaxing in Miami. The singer traded her usually outlandish stage getups for a green and gold strapless suit.
Queen of color Katy Perry goes retro with a disco-inspired dress at the Echo Music Awards.
In her simplest look of the night, (if anything the quirky brunette wears can be called ‘simple’), Perry dons a skin-tight, hot pink skirt paired with a v-cut corset decorated with colorful flowers.
Not that Katy Perry ever needs style inspiration, but the singer might’ve taken a few cues from Eva Longoria’s costume changes at this year’s Europe Music Awards. Perry, who memorably ripped off the skirt of Longoria’s dress before spanking the actress’ butt, donned three different outfits of her own at the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.
The newly-married star took to the stage in a cleavage-baring purple leotard, whose long train gave way to poofy sides. The firework print complemented Perry’s multi-colored shoes and bizarre pipe cleaner-like headdress, which managed to stay firmly fastened as the pop star performed some of her hits.
While in Mexico City promoting her perfume Purr, Katy Perry wore an eye-popping purple dress with a neckline that plunged down to her waist. There was no doubt that the most interesting part of the ensemble was the mesh-like fabric across her chest. The horizontal strip pulled double duty as it held the singer’s ample cleavage in place, while successfully drawing in eyes.
Katy Perry’s teenage dreams included nightmares about her newly buxom body. The sexy songstress tells Rolling Stone her prepubescent pleas for curves and cleavage were amply answered – and she soon regretted her request. ‘God answered that prayer above and beyond, by, like, 100 times, until I was like, ‘Please, stop, God. I can’t see my feet anymore. Please stop!” Perry recalls in an interview.
‘I was a lot more rectangular then,’ she adds. “I didn’t understand my body. Someone in sixth grade called me ‘Over-the-shoulder boulder holder.’ I didn’t know I could use them.” Well, she certainly knows how to use them now.
Katy Perry is taking her latex obsession to a whole new level with her ad campaign for the launch of her new perfume, Purr. The sexy singer crawls around in a catsuit in the photos shot by photographer Miles Alridge.
One image shows a topless Perry with a red band over her eyes and red braids rising out of her head (above). The other more gladiator-style look, shows Perry with metallic makeup, a gold breast plate and hair piled high on her head in Cleopatra-meets-Star Trek fashion.
Katy Perry has been abducted by Kabuki Magic NYC and she wants the world to know about it. Ahead of the debut of her ‘E.T.’ music video, the singer has posted two photos on Facebook of her out-of-this world makeup, hairstyle and clothing created by the New York-based Myface Cosmetics artistic director for the video.
Katy Perry’s most popular assets are getting her into trouble – again. In a new ad to promote VH1’s ‘Divas Salute the Troops’ special, the top-heavy singer poses like a pinup girl, appearing to be parachuting while wearing a form-fitted camouflage jumpsuit. But uh oh — reps for Perry were reportedly not quite keen on how her infamous 34D cups look. A source told UsWeekly, ‘The ads are being redone!’ And sure enough, they were. VH1 released a new promotional poster Wednesday, showing Perry’s alleged Photoshopped chest.
This is totally an appropriate wardrobe choice for the Kids’ Choice Awards, right?
Now this is getting downright cartoonish. Katy Perry may be too sexy for ‘Sesame Street,’ but puppets in Springfield want to make it clear they appreciate the singer’s assets. ‘In the wake of Elmo?s terrible betrayal, the Simpsons puppets wish to announce they stand felt-shoulder-to-shoulder with Katy Perry,’ Al Jean, an executive producer of The Simpsons, told Entertainment Weekly. Perry, whose duet with Elmo was cut from Sesame Street after parents complained the singer showed too much skin, will get a second chance to sing with puppets this winter as a guest-star on ‘The Simpsons.’
Katy Perry’s getting naked again. What’s her excuse this time? It’s for art, people!The 25-year-old singer proved her upcoming album’s title, ‘Teenage Dream,’ correct when she unveiled the saucy cover art by contemporary painter Will Cotton during a live chat on Ustream. The artist – who also acted as artistic director on Perry’s candy-coated ‘California Gurls’ video – offers up the brunette babe hugging a cotton-candy pink cloud as she lies on her stomach, a strip of the sweet treat covering her rear end.
Hollywood’s hottest married couple seems to have officially burned out. British Russell Brand filed for divorce from pop star Katy Perry, TMZ reported on Dec. 30. The abrupt end to the couple’s 14 month marriage comes days after Brand and Perry, 27, were photographed on seperate Christmas week sojourns on opposite sides of the planet. Perry reportedly had plans to take her family to visit Brand’s London hometown, but after the couple was seen arguing, the “E.T.” singer boarded a jet to Hawaii with friends instead.
Katy Perry loves experimenting with her hair and wigs, like here at the “California Gurls” post Movie Awards Party on June 6, 2010.
Nothing compares to this white and gold hot little number.
We’re caught in Katy’s web at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards.
At the MTV VMAs, Katy channeled her inner moonman with a skimpy silver dress that showed a good amount of skin on Sept. 13, 2009.
Who could forget when Perry dressed up as Carmen Miranda at the 2009 Grammys.
This sex kitten look is a tribute to fiance Russell Brand, whose favorite soccer team is West Ham (note the emblems on her chest.)
Eyes up here! Wait a second. Katy Perry donned a funny dress that drew extra attention to her curves at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Who says you need a gown for an award show? Perry donned a skimpy bodysuit to attend the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.
