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All About Katy Perry. The Basics. Birth Name: Katherine Elizabeth Hudson 27 years old Birthday: October 25, 1984 Both parents conservative Christian Preachers Born in Santa Barbara, California Adopted Mother’s maiden name to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson. Katy’s Family.
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The Basics • Birth Name: Katherine Elizabeth Hudson • 27 years old • Birthday: October 25, 1984 • Both parents conservative Christian Preachers • Born in Santa Barbara, California • Adopted Mother’s maiden name to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson
Katy’s Family • She is the middle child • Younger brother named David • Older sister named Angela • Mother: Mary Hudson • Father: Keith Hudson • Only allowed to listen to Christian music growing up
The Early Years • Started voice lessons at age 9 • Began to play guitar at 13 • Rebelled against parents and pierced her nose in 7th grade • Started her first Christian Gospel album “Katy Hudson” • Inspired to play different music by the hit band “Queen” while at a sleepover
The Adolescent KATY • “Social Butterfly” • Never stuck to one group of friends • Didn’t graduate, got GED and moved to L.A. • In L.A. she was broke, at only 17 • She had three records fail before signing with Capitol Records in 2007
“I Kissed a Girl” • First Hit Single! “I Kissed a Girl” • Katy’s signature song • Earned Katy a Grammy award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance • Katy’s response to her hit single “I want everybody to get the joke, but I want them to think about it for a minute…” • Appeared on MTV (not allowed to watch as a kid) to perform I Kissed a Girl
Katy in LOOOOVE • Made Tabloids again for getting engaged to British Comedian Russell Brand • Got engaged in India over the New Year’s Holiday • Got Married on October 23, 2010 • Katy went on a year long tour shortly after they married • They didn’t work out and Russell filed for divorce on December 30, 2011 • Divorce Final on July 16, 2012