10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Katy Perry

You may love Katy Perry with her songs, her fashion sense, and the way she carries herself. If you are a real fan, then knowing a thing or two about her not so exposed side should be more than enough to satisfy your fandom craving. Check this list and see if you know her better.

 

10. Her legal name resembles close to Kate Hudson

When she was born, she carried the legal name of Katheryn Hudson. Having that nickname Katy makes her name sound like that of Kate Hudson, which is very weird and may be confusing with others in case she kept that moniker. After all, they cannot be mistaken as sisters considering that one is completely different from the other.

9. Music influences that really created her

If you think that Katy is pretty strange for her own good, wait till you know who has been her inspiration for the look, the mood, the personality, and of course, the music. We know Alanis Morissette for her famous album Jagged Little Pill, and how it has impressed millions, because of her unique approach with music. But what about female rockers such as Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, and Shirley Manson of Garbage? Aside from making names with their lyrics and music, they also have the rocker feel in them. If you think it’s all about girls, Freddie Mercury completes the influence in Katy’s career. Talk about a crazy combination! Has it been mentioned also that Queen is another inspiration?

8. She worked for exposure

One of the best things that can be attributed to Katy Perry’s attitude is her optimism. Even before her California Dream Tour, she took the guts to join in different gigs such as that of the Vans Warped Tour where she joined with Against Me!, Gym Glass Heroes, and Bedouin Soundclash, in order to fight for her attention. If that wasn’t enough, she also appeared in some music videos such as “Goodbye for Now” by P.O.D. and Timbaland’s “If We Ever Meet Again”. She may be desperate in doing so, but it worked out well.

7. Personal comment gone badly

When Katy Perry described herself as a thinner version of Lily Allen and a fatter version of Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen actually was offended and even threatened Katy that she will publicize her personal phone number.

6. Pet cat has her own blog

Katy’s partner in crime, Kitty Purry, has her very own blog, which is enjoyed by most kids and teens. She was even nominated as Teen Choice Best Celebrity Pet of 2009.

5. Short date

Imagine the picturesque scene of seeing two lovers sitting on top of an elephant, watching the fireworks in India on a New Year. Any lady would be swooped away with such an event, even Katy, when her husband, Russell, proposed to her in 2009, on the very occasion. Talk about being cornered with an engagement proposal, where acting differently may result with someone falling from the top of the elephant. Very smart having her stuck in such a situation!

4. She has been ditched

If there would be anyone that would have any regrets in connection with Katy Perry, it could be none other than Columbia Records. Did you know that Katy Perry was signed in the recording company in 2004, but was dropped after a year? What is the reason why she was ditched? Well, both parties have conflicting ideas on how well Katy would go well as a solo artist. And with how things turned out recently, it looks like they are too sorry for doubting her talent.

3. Lyrics instead of a name etched inside the engagement ring

It has always been usual that the name of the other person is etched inside someone’s engagement ring. However, in Katy Perry’s case, she decided to have some lines of a song engraved in the special ring to show how she really feels with her husband. While a few only knew what the lyrics are, most people are aware that the song is entitled “Are You the One That I’ve Been Waiting For” and was sung by Australian star, Nick Cave. Here are the lines of the song, and you may wonder how these lengthy lines fitted in:

I’ve felt you coming girl, as you drew near,

I knew you’d find me, ‘cause I longed you here.

Are you my destiny? Is this how you’ll appear?

Wrapped in a coat with tears in your eyes?

Well take that coat babe, and throw it on the floor

Are you the one that I’ve been waiting for?”

2. Met her husband in a cameo

Of all the places where Katy can meet her husband, she met him as she was invited to do a cameo role with Russell Brand’s 2009 movie, Get Him to the Greek. What makes this guy absolutely lucky? Aside from getting so close to the pop icon, Katy’s role was to make out with him. Katy acclaimed that she felt so amazing that she was bunny hopping on the way down the stairs after the scene was shot. Could you just imagine Thumper, the thumping rabbit from Bambi?

1. Raised by Christian pastor parents

This can be very surprising by the fact of how Katy Perry presents herself with that unique fashion and sense of music. It looks like she may have grown away from her mom and dad considering that she grew up listening to Gospel Music, despite that she began her music career singing Christian Pop songs. She ended up creating music that rocks everyone else, without the least hint of being preachy with her songs, after failing for seven long years of making a name in her previous career.