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Born as Katherine Elizabeth Hudson in 1984, she grew up in Santa Barbara, California
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And began singing and performing in church as a child
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Before she became famous, Perry released a gospel album under her real name, Katherine Hudson
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Later she changed her name to Katy Perry and started making pop music
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Perry's breakthrough came with the release of her 2008 album "One of the Boys"
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It spawned several hit singles, including "I Kissed a Girl," "Hot n Cold," and "Waking Up in Vegas."
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In addition to her music career, Perry has been a guest judge on "American Idol"
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And also appeared on television as the host of "American Music Awards"
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He has also acted in movies like "The Smurfs" and "Zoolander 2"
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Perry has been nominated for over 70 awards,
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And has won numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, and two Brit Awards
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Apart from her music and acting, Perry is also involved in various charitable works and has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2013
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