Katy Perry is known for dominating the pop world with hits like ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ ‘Teenage Dream,’ and ‘Roar.’ Her playful style and influence on music have made her a household name. What she was not known for, however, was being a space tourist—until she took an 11-minute flight to space. Unfortunately, this did not win her any accolades, but it did spark a massive backlash. Now, Perry has had enough.
Perry joined an all-female crew—journalist Lauren Sánchez, TV host Gayle King, producer Kerianne Flynn, ex-NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, and activist Amanda Nguyen—on Blue Origin’s New Shepard mission. And now, weeks after the hate, she has addressed the criticism.
Katy Perry claps back at critics following Blue Origin controversy
Katy Perry responded to online criticism in a comment under a post from Katy Perry Brasil promoting her Lifetimes Tour. She expressed deep appreciation for her fans, saying that their journey together means everything to her. Perry shared how she has worked on self-awareness and growth. When online hate comes her way, Perry stays calm, stating, “When the online world tries to make me a human Piñata, I take it with grace and send them love.”
Perry keeps her positivity alive by embracing the real moments: seeing fans every night, singing in harmony, reading their notes, and feeling their warmth. The ‘Roar’ singer admitted she is “not perfect”
and has even removed the word perfect from her vocabulary. Life, Perry says, is a journey. Though she stumbles at times, she always rises. Through her “battered and bruised”
adventure, Perry continues to seek the light, unlocking new levels along the way. Meanwhile, singer Lily Allen apologised to the star for adding to the backlash.
The Blue Origin flight ignited fierce backlash, with critics blasting the high cost of space tourism. Among the vocal detractors was Lily Allen, who weighed in on the controversial journey.
Lily Allen backpedals, apologizes to Katy Perry over Blue Origin criticism
Lily Allen has issued a heartfelt apology to Katy Perry on her Miss Me?
podcast, reflecting on her past criticism of the Blue Origin flight. “There was actually no need for me to bring her name into it,”
Allen admitted, acknowledging her mistake. She expressed deep regret for adding to the backlash, recognizing that it was rooted in her own internalized biases. While Allen still disagreed with the space flight, she realized that targeting Perry specifically was unfair and uncalled for.
Lily Allen apologizes to Katy Perry after calling the Blue Origin space flight “out of touch” and singling her out among the crew:
“There was actually no need for me to bring her name into it, and it was my own internalized misogyny. I’ve been thinking about it a lot, and it was… pic.twitter.com/GOm4Q4bNeI
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) April 29, 2025
Perry, known for sparking strong opinions, became the target of a sharp critique from Allen after discussing her brief space trip with co-host Miquita Oliver. Allen questioned the trip’s timing, especially with so many facing financial struggles, sparking wild fan theories
. She also criticized the way the mission was framed as a feminist milestone, given its lavish nature. But Perry’s emotional responsetriggered a wave of support from her fans, proving how celebrity actions can stir a mix of admiration and backlash, leaving a lasting impact on public perception.
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