“It was so draining. Going to parties to rub elbows with so-and-so and act like it's no big deal, when really all I was doing was hoping I'd have the success they had.”

American singer, songwriter, and television personality

Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She is known for her influence on pop music and for a camp style that has helped define her public image. Her work in pop has made her a familiar figure well beyond the music industry. Vogue and Rolling Stone have called her the “Queen of Camp,” a label that reflects both her style and the theatrical quality often associated with her persona.