Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson on October 25, 1984, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. One of the best-selling artists of all time, she has sold over 143 million records worldwide and is celebrated for her impact on pop music and her vibrant, camp style. Rising to fame with the hit singles I Kissed a Girl and Hot n Cold from her 2008 album One of the Boys, she solidified her pop stardom with the 2010 album Teenage Dream, which produced five number-one singles in the United States, an unprecedented achievement for a female artist. Perry's subsequent albums, including Prism, Witness, Smile, and 143, continued her chart presence. She holds the record for the most diamond-certified songs by a female artist from the RIAA. Her accolades include Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Beyond music, Perry appeared as a judge on American Idol from 2018 to 2024, voiced Smurfette in the Smurfs films, and launched her shoe line, Katy Perry Collections. With a net worth estimated at 350 million dollars, she remains one of the world's most influential and successful musicians.