A full roundup of Katy Perry’s most chaotic, unhinged, and iconic moments

Katy Perry has built an entire career out of being unhinged. We all know her as the queen of pop, but she’s just as well known for her bizarre antics, outlandish performances, and questionable decisions. Most recently, she’s made headlines by joining Blue Origin’s all-female space flight, which, let’s be honest, is a bit wild. But when you look back at her career, this move fits right into the long list of jaw-dropping, eyebrow-raising moments that make her… well, Katy Perry.

So, here are the top unhinged moments that prove Katy Perry can never be boring, even if she tried.

Her first album was Christian pop

Before she was kissing girls, Katy Perry released a Christian pop album under her real name, Katy Hudson. It’s a world away from the bold, eccentric pop star we know now, and honestly? One of the most unexpected glow-ups in pop history.

The Super Bowl halftime show: That left shark moment

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Right, it’s been 10 years but let’s talk about that Super Bowl halftime show. Everyone remembers the performance, but one moment in particular made it unforgettable: The Left Shark. Amidst the glittery costumes, giant beach balls, and Katy Perry herself, one of the backup dancers in a shark costume lost track of the choreography and became an internet sensation. For all the wrong reasons, of course. But Katy embraced it, and we love her for it.

That ‘our country has failed us’ American Idol moment

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This American Idol moment turned into one of the most iconic Katy Perry memes of all time. She suddenly shouts, “Our country has f**king failed us!” and if you’ve seen it without context, it’s pure chaos — totally unhinged, totally meme-worthy. But the wild part is, it was actually said during a deeply emotional audition about gun violence. So yeah, it’s funny in the most internet way possible… but also, it’s kinda devastating when you realise what she was reacting to.

Rewriting Harrison Butker’s awful graduation speech

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fixed this for my girls, my graduates, and my gays — you can do anything, congratulations and happy pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🧡

♬ original sound – Katy Perry

When NFL kicker Harrison Butker delivered a graduation speech that offended nearly half of the world’s population, Katy Perry did what any self-respecting pop star would do: She rewrote it. Taking the worst graduation speech ever and turning it into something beautiful, Katy proved that her words can be just as powerful as her songs. Forget the scandal, she turned it into a win.

Her ‘flame’ outfit at the 2017 Met Gala

The Met Gala is always a place for bold fashion choices, but Katy Perry took it to the next level. One year, she showed up in an all-red ensemble complete with an exaggerated flame motif, looking more like a walking fire hazard than a fashion icon. I don’t care if the outfit was on point with the theme. Because even for that event, Katy’s outfit left us scratching our heads. She did it for the culture though, and we applaud her for her commitment.

The Woman’s World disaster

Katy Perry was on a roll with hits like Teenage Dream and California Gurls. But then came the song Woman’s World. It was supposed to be a female empowerment anthem, but it was… not great. People were perplexed, and critics panned it. Woman’s World didn’t just miss the mark; it just felt like a drastic misstep in her otherwise flawless pop career.

The 2024 VMAs Performance

Orlando Bloom’s reaction to Katy Perry scissoring and kissing a girl 😂 pic.twitter.com/WbS18hYNy3

— Andy Signore (@andysignore) September 12, 2024

If you have watched the 2024 VMAs, you couldn’t have missed Katy Perry’s extremely sexual performance. It was like she knew she was about to make everyone uncomfortable, and she did. The performance was everything; bold, over-the-top, and impossible to ignore. Of course, Orlando Bloom, her partner, was in the audience, and his confused expressions were priceless. We don’t know what we just witnessed, but we’re here for the ride.

Attending King Charles’s coronation 

When you think of pop stars attending a royal event, names like Beyoncé and Meghan Markle probably come to mind. But Katy Perry? She shocked everyone when she showed up at King Charles’s coronation. It was unexpected, random, and kind of amazing. Of course, she looked fabulous in her outfit, but honestly, it raised more questions than it answered. Why was Katy Perry at the coronation of a British king? Who knows, but she made it work.

Joining Blue Origin’s space flight: Because why not?

I mean, how can I not mention the most unhinged moment of all time: Katy Perry flying into space. As part of Blue Origin’s all-female space crew, Katy Perry literally went into the mesosphere, pushing her “out there” persona to an entirely new level. Sure, we knew she was extra, but space extra? She’s living proof that if you can dream it, you can achieve it, whether you’re in a glittery jumpsuit or floating in space.

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