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Katy Perry through the years: Photos from early Katy Hudson days to pop icon

Jan. 27, 2025Updated April 16, 2025, 6:34 a.m. ET
From her gospel roots as Katy Hudson to becoming one of the queens of pop and camp, Katy Perry has lived several "Lifetimes." Since she burst out on the scene in 2008 with the earworm hits "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold," Perry has churned out a spate of iconic singles, including "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream," "Firework," "Dark Horse" and "Roar." Here's a look back at her life and career over the past two decades.
From her gospel roots as Katy Hudson to becoming one of the queens of pop and camp, Katy Perry has lived several "Lifetimes." Since she burst out on the scene in 2008 with the earworm hits "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold," Perry has churned out a spate of iconic singles, including "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream," "Firework," "Dark Horse" and "Roar."Here's a look back at her life and career over the past two decades.
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Katy Perry attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California.
Katy Perry attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Katy Perry performs during iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2024 at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2024, in New York City.
Katy Perry performs during iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2024 at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2024, in New York City.
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Katy Perry performs onstage during iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2024, in New York City.
Katy Perry performs onstage during iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2024, in New York City.
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Katy Perry performs onstage during iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2024, in New York City.
Katy Perry performs onstage during iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2024, in New York City.
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Katy Perry attends the Balenciaga Paris Womenswear spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 30, 2024, in Paris.
Katy Perry attends the Balenciaga Paris Womenswear spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 30, 2024, in Paris.
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Katy Perry attends the Baby2Baby gala at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, on Nov. 9, 2024.
Katy Perry attends the Baby2Baby gala at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, on Nov. 9, 2024.
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Katy Perry performs during the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.
Katy Perry performs during the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 28, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.
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Katy Perry poses in the press room during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York.
Katy Perry poses in the press room during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York.
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Katy Perry performs onstage during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York, where received the MTV Video Vanguard Award.
Katy Perry performs onstage during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York, where received the MTV Video Vanguard Award.
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Katy Perry performs onstage during the coronation concert celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 7, 2023, in Windsor, England.
Katy Perry performs onstage during the coronation concert celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 7, 2023, in Windsor, England.
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Honoree Katy Perry accepts an award onstage during Variety's Power of Women Presented by Lifetime at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 30, 2021, in Beverly Hills, California.
Honoree Katy Perry accepts an award onstage during Variety's Power of Women Presented by Lifetime at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 30, 2021, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Katy Perry performs onstage during KIIS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 6, 2019.
Katy Perry performs onstage during KIIS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 6, 2019.
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Katy Perry performs on March 11, 2020, in Bright, Australia. The free Fight On concert was held for fighters and communities recently affected by the devastating bushfires in Victoria.
Katy Perry performs on March 11, 2020, in Bright, Australia. The free Fight On concert was held for fighters and communities recently affected by the devastating bushfires in Victoria.
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Katy Perry attends 2019 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell at 3LABS on Nov. 9, 2019, in Culver City, California.
Katy Perry attends 2019 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell at 3LABS on Nov. 9, 2019, in Culver City, California.
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Katy Perry attends the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Katy Perry attends the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
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Katy Perry performs at the David Lynch Foundation's "Silence the Violence" benefit at The Anthem on Oct. 11, 2019, in Washington, DC.
Katy Perry performs at the David Lynch Foundation's "Silence the Violence" benefit at The Anthem on Oct. 11, 2019, in Washington, DC.
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Katy Perry, left, and Kacey Musgraves perform onstage at the 2019 MusiCares Person Of The Year gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2019.
Katy Perry, left, and Kacey Musgraves perform onstage at the 2019 MusiCares Person Of The Year gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2019.
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Katy Perry speaks in support of Hillary Clinton before performing during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, on July 28, 2018.
Katy Perry speaks in support of Hillary Clinton before performing during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, on July 28, 2018.
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom attend the L.A. premiere of Amazon's "Carnival Row" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 21, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom attend the L.A. premiere of Amazon's "Carnival Row" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 21, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
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Katy Perry performs during Byron Allen's Oscar Gala Viewing Party to Support The Children's Hospital Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on March 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California.
Katy Perry performs during Byron Allen's Oscar Gala Viewing Party to Support The Children's Hospital Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on March 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Katy Perry performs onstage at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will be broadcast live on Turner's TBS, TNT, and truTV at The Forum on March 5, 2017, in Inglewood, California.
Katy Perry performs onstage at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will be broadcast live on Turner's TBS, TNT, and truTV at The Forum on March 5, 2017, in Inglewood, California.
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Katy Perry performs at the Staples Center on Nov. 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Katy Perry performs at the Staples Center on Nov. 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams pose during the photocall before the Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show in Paris on July 4, 2017.
Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams pose during the photocall before the Chanel 2017-2018 fall/winter Haute Couture collection show in Paris on July 4, 2017.
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Katy Perry performs during the 59th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2017.
Katy Perry performs during the 59th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2017.
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Katy Perry performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM's 2017 Wango Tango at StubHub Center on May 13, 2017, in Carson, California.
Katy Perry performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM's 2017 Wango Tango at StubHub Center on May 13, 2017, in Carson, California.
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Katy Perry attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California.
Katy Perry attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California.
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Katy Perry performs during "Katy Perry - Witness World Wide" exclusive YouTube livestream concert at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts on June 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry performs during "Katy Perry - Witness World Wide" exclusive YouTube livestream concert at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts on June 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Katy Perry sang during a Kiss FM Studio visit on June 23, 2017, in London, England. Katy Perry performed an exclusive set of songs for a select set of fans before her appearance at the Glastonbury Festival.
Katy Perry sang during a Kiss FM Studio visit on June 23, 2017, in London, England. Katy Perry performed an exclusive set of songs for a select set of fans before her appearance at the Glastonbury Festival.
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Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) raises her arms with recording artist Katy Perry (L) during a get-out-the-vote concert at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 5, 2016 in Philadelphia. Three days until election day, Hillary Clinton campaigned in Florida and Pennsylvania.
Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) raises her arms with recording artist Katy Perry (L) during a get-out-the-vote concert at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 5, 2016 in Philadelphia. Three days until election day, Hillary Clinton campaigned in Florida and Pennsylvania.
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Honoree Dolly Parton (L) and recording artist Katy Perry perform onstage during the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016, in Las Vegas.
Honoree Dolly Parton (L) and recording artist Katy Perry perform onstage during the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016, in Las Vegas.
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Katy Perry performs at the Dubai Airport's air show gala dinner as part of the launch of their new project musicDXB at Atlantis The Palm on Nov. 10, 2015, in Dubai.
Katy Perry performs at the Dubai Airport's air show gala dinner as part of the launch of their new project musicDXB at Atlantis The Palm on Nov. 10, 2015, in Dubai.
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Katy Perry rallies supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton outside the Iowa Events Center before the start of the Jefferson-Jackson dinner on Oct. 24, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Katy Perry rallies supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton outside the Iowa Events Center before the start of the Jefferson-Jackson dinner on Oct. 24, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Katy Perry attends the hand and footprint ceremony for Katy Perry and Jeremy Scott and the premiere of "Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer" in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2015.
Katy Perry attends the hand and footprint ceremony for Katy Perry and Jeremy Scott and the premiere of "Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer" in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2015.
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Katy Perry performs at 2015 Rock in Rio on Sept. 27, 2015, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Katy Perry performs at 2015 Rock in Rio on Sept. 27, 2015, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Katy Perry arrives at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum's latest exhibit, China: Through the Looking Glass, on May 4, 2015, in New York.
Katy Perry arrives at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum's latest exhibit, China: Through the Looking Glass, on May 4, 2015, in New York.
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Katy Perry performs onstage during her 'Prismatic' world tour concert at Cotai Arena on May 1, 2015, in Macau.
Katy Perry performs onstage during her 'Prismatic' world tour concert at Cotai Arena on May 1, 2015, in Macau.
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Katy Perry attends the NYLON Midnight Garden Party at a private residence on April 10, 2015, in Bermuda Dunes, California.
Katy Perry attends the NYLON Midnight Garden Party at a private residence on April 10, 2015, in Bermuda Dunes, California.
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Katy Perry speaks during the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2015.
Katy Perry speaks during the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2015.
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Katy Perry attends The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAPLES Center on Feb. 8, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
Katy Perry attends The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAPLES Center on Feb. 8, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
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Remember left shark? Katy Perry pulled off an iconic performance with songs such as "Teenage Dream" and "California Gurls" during the halftime show for the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl XLIX game on Feb. 1, 2015.
Remember left shark? Katy Perry pulled off an iconic performance with songs such as "Teenage Dream" and "California Gurls" during the halftime show for the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl XLIX game on Feb. 1, 2015.
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Her setlist also included "Roar," "Firework" and "Get Ur Freak On" / "Work It."
Her setlist also included "Roar," "Firework" and "Get Ur Freak On" / "Work It."
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Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott were Perry's special guests.
Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott were Perry's special guests.
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The show earned Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
The show earned Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
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Katy Perry takes a selfie with fans at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards 2014 at the Star on Nov. 26, 2014, in Sydney, Australia.
Katy Perry takes a selfie with fans at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards 2014 at the Star on Nov. 26, 2014, in Sydney, Australia.
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Katy Perry performs live at Allphones Arena on Nov. 21, 2014, in Sydney, Australia.
Katy Perry performs live at Allphones Arena on Nov. 21, 2014, in Sydney, Australia.
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Katy Perry performs on her Prismatic World Tour Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 in Glendale, Ariz.
Katy Perry performs on her Prismatic World Tour Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Katy Perry and rapper Juicy J perform "Dark Horse" during the 56th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry and rapper Juicy J perform "Dark Horse" during the 56th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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Katy Perry performs during the 2013 MTV EMAs at the Ziggo Dome on Nov. 10, 2013, in Amsterdam.
Katy Perry performs during the 2013 MTV EMAs at the Ziggo Dome on Nov. 10, 2013, in Amsterdam.
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Katy Perry performs during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in Empire-Fulton Ferry Park on Aug. 25, 2013, in Brooklyn, New York.
Katy Perry performs during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in Empire-Fulton Ferry Park on Aug. 25, 2013, in Brooklyn, New York.
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Katy Perry attends the Costume Institute Gala for the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013, in New York City.
Katy Perry attends the Costume Institute Gala for the "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013, in New York City.
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Katy Perry poses during the "Smurfs 2" photo call at the gigth annual Summer Of Sony on April 22, 2013, in Cancun, Mexico.
Katy Perry poses during the "Smurfs 2" photo call at the gigth annual Summer Of Sony on April 22, 2013, in Cancun, Mexico.
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Katy Perry speaks onstage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry speaks onstage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Taylor Swift and Katy Perry greet each other at the 55th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry greet each other at the 55th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Katy Perry performs at a campaign rally for U.S. President Barack Obama at Doolittle Park on Oct. 24, 2012, in Las Vegas.
Katy Perry performs at a campaign rally for U.S. President Barack Obama at Doolittle Park on Oct. 24, 2012, in Las Vegas.
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Niall Horan of One Direction accepts the best pop video award from Katy Perry during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on Sept. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Niall Horan of One Direction accepts the best pop video award from Katy Perry during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on Sept. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Katy Perry arrives at the premiere of "Katy Perry: Part Of Me" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 26, 2012, in Hollywood, California.
Katy Perry arrives at the premiere of "Katy Perry: Part Of Me" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on June 26, 2012, in Hollywood, California.
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Katy Perry performs during Nickelodeon's 25th annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on March 31, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry performs during Nickelodeon's 25th annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on March 31, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Katy Perry performs at the 54th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry performs at the 54th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Katy Perry arrives at the 54th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry arrives at the 54th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Katy Perry attends "The Smurfs" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater on July 24, 2011, in New York City.
Katy Perry attends "The Smurfs" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater on July 24, 2011, in New York City.
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Katy Perry and her grandmother Ann Hudson arrive for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011.
Katy Perry and her grandmother Ann Hudson arrive for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011.
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Katy Perry arrives for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011.
Katy Perry arrives for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011.
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Katy Perry performs during "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" presented by the USO at the MCAS Miramar on Dec. 3, 2010 in Miramar, California.
Katy Perry performs during "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" presented by the USO at the MCAS Miramar on Dec. 3, 2010 in Miramar, California.
Michael Caulfield
Perry performs during the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 10, 2010, in New York City.
Perry performs during the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on Nov. 10, 2010, in New York City.
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Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg perform "California Gurls" at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios on June 6, 2010, in Universal City, California.
Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg perform "California Gurls" at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios on June 6, 2010, in Universal City, California.
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Katy Perry attends the Costume Institute Gala Benefit to celebrate the opening of the "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 3, 2010, in New York City.
Katy Perry attends the Costume Institute Gala Benefit to celebrate the opening of the "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 3, 2010, in New York City.
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Katy Perry gets slimed onstage at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry gets slimed onstage at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter
Katy Parry arrives at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Katy Parry arrives at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Fergie pose together at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards — Salute to Icons Honoring Doug Morris at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 30, 2010, in Beverly Hills, California.
Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Fergie pose together at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards — Salute to Icons Honoring Doug Morris at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 30, 2010, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Katy Perry arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 13, 2009, in New York City.
Katy Perry arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 13, 2009, in New York City.
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Katy Perry performs on NBC's "Today" Show at Rockefeller Center on July 24, 2009, in New York City.
Katy Perry performs on NBC's "Today" Show at Rockefeller Center on July 24, 2009, in New York City.
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Katy Perry performs during the 17th Life Ball in Vienna on May 16, 2009.
Katy Perry performs during the 17th Life Ball in Vienna on May 16, 2009.
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Katy Perry is seen on stage during the 51st annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry is seen on stage during the 51st annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Katy Perry arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Katy Perry arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Katy Perry arrives on the red carpet at VH1's 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Jan. 8, 2009, in Santa Monica, California.
Katy Perry arrives on the red carpet at VH1's 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Jan. 8, 2009, in Santa Monica, California.
Frazer Harrison
Katy Perry performs at the MTV Europe Music Awards at the Echo Arena on Nov. 6, 2008, in Liverpool, England.
Katy Perry performs at the MTV Europe Music Awards at the Echo Arena on Nov. 6, 2008, in Liverpool, England.
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Katy Perry gives into a cake prop during the MTV Latino America 2008 Music Awards in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, on Oct. 16, 2008.
Katy Perry gives into a cake prop during the MTV Latino America 2008 Music Awards in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, on Oct. 16, 2008.
RONALDO SCHEMIDT, AFP Via Getty Images
Katy Parry performs at Vans Warped Tour on July 25, 2008, in Camden, New Jersey.
Katy Parry performs at Vans Warped Tour on July 25, 2008, in Camden, New Jersey.
Bryan Bedder, Getty Images
Katy Perry attends the Katy Perry record release party for "One of the Boys" at Capitol Records on June 17, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry attends the Katy Perry record release party for "One of the Boys" at Capitol Records on June 17, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Jesse Grant
Katy Perry appears during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on June 9, 2008, in New York City.
Katy Perry appears during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on June 9, 2008, in New York City.
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Katy Perry performs during the taping of Spike TV's second annual "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Studios on May 30, 2008, in Culver City, California.
Katy Perry performs during the taping of Spike TV's second annual "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Studios on May 30, 2008, in Culver City, California.
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Katy Perry poses in the press room during Z100's Zootopia at the IZOD Center on May 17, 2008, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Katy Perry poses in the press room during Z100's Zootopia at the IZOD Center on May 17, 2008, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Katy Perry performs with Ferras at the DirecTV SXSW Live Broadcast on March 14, 2008, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
Katy Perry performs with Ferras at the DirecTV SXSW Live Broadcast on March 14, 2008, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
Sasha Haagensen/GettyImages For DirecTV
Katy Perry arrives in Bryant Park during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 event on Sept. 5, 2007, in New York City.
Katy Perry arrives in Bryant Park during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 event on Sept. 5, 2007, in New York City.
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Katy Perry poses for a picture at the launch party for the Nintendo Wii game console on Nov. 16, 2006, at Boulevard 3 in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry poses for a picture at the launch party for the Nintendo Wii game console on Nov. 16, 2006, at Boulevard 3 in Los Angeles.
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Katy Perry arrives at the SONY BMG Grammy Party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Feb. 8, 2006, in Hollywood, California.
Katy Perry arrives at the SONY BMG Grammy Party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Feb. 8, 2006, in Hollywood, California.
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Katy Perry arrives at The Abbey / Esquire Magazine' The Envelope Please Oscar viewing party on Feb. 27, 2005, at The Abbey in West Hollywood, California.
Katy Perry arrives at The Abbey / Esquire Magazine' The Envelope Please Oscar viewing party on Feb. 27, 2005, at The Abbey in West Hollywood, California.
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Katy Perry is seen at Jimmy Choo's annual Oscar Collection Preview and Tea at the Peninsula Hotel on Feb. 23, 2004, in Beverly Hills, California.
Katy Perry is seen at Jimmy Choo's annual Oscar Collection Preview and Tea at the Peninsula Hotel on Feb. 23, 2004, in Beverly Hills, California.
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