Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
THEY'RE some of the most recognisable faces on the planet. But by dressing up as their peers, even some the world's biggest celebs have been able to fool fans and slip under the radar - as themselves at least.
Recently, Emily Atack was unrecognisable as she transformed into Katy Perry. The 32-year-old looked amazing wearing a purple wig and mini dress – taking inspiration from the singer's California Gurls video while filming Celebrity Juice.
Here are some of the most convincing costumes celebs have donned in recent years. Beyoncé as Lil' Kim Beyoncé is known as Queen B, and is also queen of the fancy dress costumes, having donned an array of impressive outfits over the years.
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