In celebration of Katy Perry's 38th birthday, here are several interesting details to know about the singer's life and career.&nbsp;

Considered one of the greatest artists of today, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/katy-perry-interview-music-baby-orlando-bloom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Katy Perry</a> began her career in 2001 when she released her first studio album entitled Katy Hudson&mdash;the singer's real name and the artistic name she used at the time. However, those who think that Perry started in pop are wrong; quite the opposite: the singer's first album was of gospel songs since she started her singing career in churches.&nbsp;
This is one of the many curiosities about the life and career of the singer, who is in a relationship with actor <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/katy-perry-orlando-bloom-relationship-timeline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orlando Bloom</a> and mother of little Daisy Dove Bloom. In honor of Perry&rsquo;s 38th birthday, check out several facts about the singer.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">She is also an actress.</h3>

While she's known for her successful music career, Perry has worked as an actress both on screen and in animation. For starters, she is the voice of the famous Smurfette from the live-action Smurfs. She has also starred in the film Zoolander 2 and in episodes of TV series such as How I Met Your Mother, American Housewife, and <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/balenciaga-spring-summer-2022-pfw-runway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Simpsons</a>.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">She completed her GED requirements at age 15.&nbsp;</h3>

The singer left Dos Pueblos High School at 15 years old. Then, at age 17, she left her parents' home and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career.

<h3>She revealed that "I Kissed A Girl" was inspired by Scarlett Johansson.&nbsp;</h3>

One of Katy Perry's greatest and first hits in her career, the song &ldquo;I Kissed A Girl,&rdquo; was inspired by actress <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/beauty/scarlett-johansson-launching-skincare-beauty-brand" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scarlett Johansson</a>. Katy commented in an interview with Steppin' Out&nbsp;that she once told her boyfriend, &ldquo;&lsquo;I&rsquo;m not going to lie, if Scarlett Johansson walked into the room and wanted to make out with me, I would make out with her. I hope you&rsquo;re okay with that?&rsquo;&rdquo;

<h3>Katy Perry is a Guinness World Records holder.&nbsp;</h3>

Perry&rsquo;s name is in the Guinness World Records. She was the first artist to reach 100 million followers on Twitter and also had the biggest profit for a female pop artist in 2015. Want more? The "Dark Horse" artist has the most-watched <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-fashion-moments-superbowl-lv-the-weeknd-givenchy-amanda-gorman-moschino" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Bowl halftime show</a>&nbsp;and she is the only singer to match <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/dead-celebrities-on-instagram-marilyn-monroe-elvis-presely" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jackson</a> by having five tracks from the same album simultaneously topping the charts.

<h3>She has written songs for other famous artists.&nbsp;</h3>

The "California Girls" singer has written music for other artists such as <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/music/nicki-minaj-beam-me-up-scotty-mixtape-streaming-new-songs-drake-lil-wayne" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicki Minaj</a>, <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/inside-ariana-grande-dalton-gomez-honeymoon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ariana Grande</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/artists-who-wrote-hit-songs-for-other-musicians" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kelly Clarkson</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/selena-gomez-birthday-beauty-looks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Selena Gomez</a> &amp; the Scene, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/britney-spears-deletes-instagram-following-sam-asghari-engagement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Britney Spears</a>.

5 Must-Know Facts About Katy Perry

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