While pop superstar Katy Perry may now be in the news for her budding romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau , to her family, she's still just "Katheryn." The singer was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson , taking on the name Katy Perry using her mother's maiden name, and started out her career as a gospel and christian rock singer under the name Katy Hudson. In 2008, she finally released her debut album with her now-stage name, One of the Boys , and bolstered by a slew of top-ten hits out the gate, the rest is pop history.
The star celebrated her 41st birthday on Saturday, October 25, and while she was caught on her Parisian date night with her new politician love interest, she remains just as close with her family , who often accompany her on the road as well.

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