Katy Perry ‘disheartened’ by response to Blue Origin space flight

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18 Apr 2025 • 11:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Singer Katy Perry reportedly regrets the "public spectacle" surrounding her Blue Origin space trip, though she doesn't regret the experience itself.
  • The all-female mission, funded by Jeff Bezos, faced criticism for being a marketing stunt rather than a genuine feminist milestone.
  • Perry's actions during and after the mission, such as raising a daisy in space and kissing the ground when she returned to Earth, drew ridicule and online mockery.
  • Critics questioned the mission's value given its environmental impact and the vast resources involved.
  • Perry, who is said to be “disheartened” by the criticism, has since shifted focus, stating the trip was about "love and belonging", not her music.

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