Who Is Katy Perry? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Katy Perry, born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and television judge. Raised in a religious household, Perry initially pursued a career in gospel music before transitioning to mainstream pop. Over the years, she has garnered international fame with hits like "Teenage Dream," "Roar," and "Firework." As of 2025, Katy Perry is 40 years old and continues to be a prominent figure in the music industry as well as a respected pop culture icon.
| Occupation | Voice Actress |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 25, 1984 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
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Katy Perry's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Katy Perry stands at an impressive height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) and weighs around 139 lbs (63 kg). Known for her striking looks, she has body measurements of 36-25-35 inches (91-64-89 cm). Katy maintains her attractive physique through a combination of a balanced diet and regular exercise, often sharing glimpses of her fitness routines with fans.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Katy Perry is currently engaged to actor Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares a daughter named Daisy Dove Bloom, born in August 2020. The couple has been in a romantic relationship since early 2016 and officially got engaged on Valentine's Day in 2019. Their relationship continues to thrive, with both partners supporting each other's careers and family life. Perry has previously been married to comedian Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012.
At 16, Perry released a gospel record titled Katy Hudson (2001) under Red Hill Records, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles at 17 to venture into secular music, and later adopted her stage name from her mother's maiden name.
She recorded an album while signed to Columbia Records, but was dropped before signing to Capitol Records. Perry rose to fame with One of the Boys (2008), a pop rock record containing her debut single "I Kissed a Girl" and follow-up single "Hot n Cold", which reached number one and three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 respectively.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Katy Perry's estimated net worth is around $330 million. Her wealth primarily stems from her successful music career, lucrative endorsements, and various business ventures. Perry is known to earn millions from her album sales, streaming royalties, and concert tours. Additionally, she has engaged in various endorsement deals with brands such as CoverGirl, Pepsi, and H&M, contributing significantly to her income.
Perry has the second-most U.S. Diamond-certified singles for any female artist (six). She has received various accolades, including a Billboard Spotlight Award, four Guinness World Records, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, a Brit Award, a Juno Award, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Outside of music, she released an autobiographical documentary titled Katy Perry: Part of Me in 2012, voiced Smurfette in The Smurfs film series (2011–2013), and launched her own shoe line Katy Perry Collections in 2017. Perry served as a judge on American Idol from the sixteenth season in 2018 to the twenty-second season in 2024.
With an estimated net worth of $350 million, she is one of the world's wealthiest musicians.
Career, Business, and Investments
Katy Perry's career took off with the release of her album "One of the Boys" in 2008. Since then, she has released several chart-topping albums, toured extensively, and received numerous awards, including Grammy nominations and American Music Awards. Beyond singing, Perry has ventured into television as a judge on the successful reality competition show "American Idol."
In recent years, Katy has also focused on her entrepreneurial side. She launched her own cosmetics line, "Katy Perry Cosmetics," and has made investments in various tech start-ups and social causes. Her strategic business decisions have allowed her not only to diversify her income but also to create a lasting impact in the industry.
Perry briefly had vocal lessons with a woman named Agatha Danoff in facilities rented from the Music Academy of the West. Her singing caught the attention of rock artists Steve Thomas and Jennifer Knapp from Nashville, Tennessee, who brought her there to improve her writing skills.
In Nashville, she started recording demos and learned how to write songs and play guitar. Perry signed with Red Hill Records and recorded her debut album, a contemporary Christian record titled Katy Hudson, which was released on March 6, 2001.
She also joined Earthsuit and V*Enna that year to perform as part of Phil Joel's Strangely Normal Tour and embarked on other performances of her own in the United States.
Social Network
Katy Perry is highly active on social media, where she connects with millions of fans around the world. Her official accounts include:
The disco-influenced pop album Teenage Dream (2010) spawned five U.S. number one singles—"California Gurls", "Teenage Dream", "Firework", "E.T.", and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"— the only album by a female singer to do so. The album's reissue titled Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection (2012) produced the U.S.
number one single "Part of Me". Her empowerment-themed album Prism (2013) had two U.S. number one singles, "Roar" and "Dark Horse". Both their respective music videos made her the first artist to have multiple videos reach one billion views on Vevo and YouTube.
Afterwards, Perry released the albums Witness (2017), Smile (2020) and 143 (2024) to varying critical and commercial success.
Education
Katy Perry attended Santa Barbara High School and later pursued a brief stint at the Music Academy of the West. Although she did not complete a formal higher education degree, her early experiences in music and performing arts shaped her trajectory as a singer. Perry's success serves as an inspiration for many aspiring artists, highlighting that talent and hard work can lead to incredible opportunities.
Although Perry's music incorporates elements of pop, rock, and disco, Katy Hudson contains gospel. Her subsequent releases, One of the Boys and Teenage Dream, involve themes of sex and love. One of the Boys is a pop rock record, while Teenage Dream features disco influences.
Perry's fourth album, Prism, is significantly influenced by dance and pop music. Lyrically, the album addresses relationships, self-reflection, and everyday life.
Her fifth studio effort Witness is an electropop album that she described as a "360-degree liberation" record, with themes including political liberation, sexual liberation, and liberation from negativity.
Many of her songs, particularly on Teenage Dream, reflect on love between teenagers; W magazine described the album's sexual innuendos as "irresistible hook-laden melodies". Self-empowerment is a common theme in Perry's music.
