Katy Perry Through The Years
Katy Perry has come a long way since coming onto the music scene with a gospel album. Since then she’s become a pop sensation selling out arenas, starring in TV shows and movies, and even performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. And all before the age of 35!?
2008
One of the Boys, Perry’s second studio album was released. Her single "I Kissed a Girl" became a huge hit and arguably the song of the summer that year. It also became her first single to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2009
The singer began her first tour, the Hello Katy Tour, which supported her One of the Boys album. She also started dating comedian/actor Russell Brand. Brand proposed a few months later in India on New Year's Eve.
2010
Perry debuted her single "California Gurlz" (featuring Snoop Dogg) in 2010. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and her Teenage Dream album brought other hits such as "Firework", "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)", and the title track, "Teenage Dream". She and Brand also tied the knot in India in October.
2011
It was a whirlwind year for Perry’s professional and personal life. She was on her second tour, was named MTV’s Artist of the Year, won the Video of the Year VMA, and lent her voice to the Smurfs movie as Smurfette. The singer was basking in the success of her sophomore album, but was also battling pregnancy and breakup rumors. Brand filed for divorce in December just before the year came to a close.
2012
Fans got a deeper glimpse of Perry’s life when her documentary, Katy Perry: Part of Me came out in theaters. She also started dating fellow musician John Mayer who she went on to date on and off for years.
2013
Perry released her fourth studio album, Prism, which featured the hit sing "Dark Horse". The song would become her ninth No. 1 single. Her and then-boyfriend John Mayer also released a duet entitled, "Who You Love", which was featured on Mayer’s album Paradise Valley.
2014
The bad blood between Perry and Taylor Swift started in 2014 reportedly over a tour backup dancer. Swift released her infamous song "Bad Blood" and it’s rumored to be about Perry. The "Dark Horse" singer didn't stand down, though. She famously tweeted out, “Watch out for the Regina George in sheep clothing….”
2015
The star performed at the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime show and an iconic viral moment was born. Left Shark became a world-wide moment when one of Katy’s costumed dancers didn't exactly have the choreography down. Katy prevailed and delivered a show-stopping performance alongside Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliot. It garnered 118.5 million viewers...becoming the most watched and highest rated show in Super Bowl history.
2016
2016 was a good year for Katy's love life when a romance blossoms between her and Orlando Bloom. They bonded at the 2016 Golden Globes and were later seen at the Met Gala wearing matching Tamagotchis.
2017
Perry and Bloom split in February 2017 but eventually reunited. She hosted the VMAs where she delivered laughs and a memorable performance of "Swish Swish" with Nicki Minaj. The singer also signed on as a judge for ABC’s American Idol reboot.
2018
Forbes named Perry one of the top-earning women in music, thanks to her Witness: The Tour concert, endorsements, and American Idol salary. She reunited with Orlando Bloom and this wasn’t the only relationship on the mend that year. Perry sent a literal olive branch to Taylor Swift, finally ending their feud.
2019
Perry's 2019 got off to a romantic start when she got engaged to Orlando Bloom on Valentine's Day. She also started promoting a new album cycle with singles including "Never Really Over" and "Small Talk".
2020
Perry revealed her pregnancy in the music video for her single "Never Worn White" and gave birth to her daughter Daisy Dove Bloom a few days before the album Smile dropped. This image is from a Good Morning America performance where Perry is positively glowing.
2021
Perry began her first concert residency, titled Play, at The Theatre of Resorts World Las Vegas. The acclaimed show had a psychedelic theme with sets inspired by Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Pee Wee's Playhouse. Several shows were added since its inception due to increased demand, and its final leg is on November 4, 2023.
2022
At the 2022 Met Gala, which had the theme "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," Perry certainly made her mark in a timeless Oscar de la Renta gown. On the music front, she stepped into a new journey and released the duet "Where We Started" with the country singer-songwriter Thomas Rhett.
2023
The pop star performed at the coronation of King Charles III in May of 2023, a huge audience even for a singer used to those kinds of massive productions. Along with seeing through her Vegas residency, she has teased plans for new music, but hasn't put a date on anything yet.
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