Katy Perry is regretting her Blue Origin space flight as ongoing criticism over her bizarre post-landing behavior intensifies online.
Katy Perry is facing backlash following her participation in Blue Origin’s recent all-female space mission.
The flight, which included notable figures like Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, aimed to promote female empowerment.
However, it has drawn criticism for its high cost and perceived frivolity.
The mission’s cost raises significant environmental concerns.
The Blue Origin space flight lasted only 11 minutes but has sparked discussions about its hefty price tag and environmental impact.
Critics argue that such missions are tone-deaf, especially given the ongoing climate crisis.
Many people have pointed out that space travel contributes to environmental issues, raising questions about the purpose of the flight.
Katy Perry reportedly regrets Blue Origin space flight amid criticism of her odd behavior after landing
Katy Perry’s actions after the flight have also come under scrutiny.
Upon emerging from the capsule, she held a daisy up to the sky and kissed the ground, which many found overly dramatic.
In a post-flight interview, she spoke about feeling “super connected to love” and emphasized themes of belonging and appreciation for Earth.
An insider revealed that while Perry does not regret the experience of going to space, she regrets how it was presented to the public.
The source mentioned that Perry feels embarrassed about making a spectacle of the event.
She reportedly wishes certain video footage, including her close-up moments inside the capsule, had not been shared.
Perry brought a daisy to honor her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, who was seen dressed as an astronaut for the occasion.
While the intention was to inspire, Perry now feels regret over the public sharing of the daisy moment.
The insider explained that the pop star wishes she had kept some of these personal moments private.
The mission faced significant celebrity backlash and criticism.
The mission has faced backlash not only from the public but also from fellow celebrities.
Stars like Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, and Amy Schumer have criticized the flight, calling it a publicity stunt for Jeff Bezos.
Even Wendy’s made a joke about sending Perry back to space, which some saw as unnecessary mockery.
The tweet read: “Can we send her back?”
Adding to the drama, Perry’s long-time rival Kesha posted a photo of herself with a Wendy’s cup, seemingly enjoying the backlash against Perry.
This move reportedly upset Perry, as it seemed to intensify the negative attention surrounding her.
Gayle King defends the Blue Oirigin space flight
In response to the criticism, Gayle King defended the mission on CBS Mornings.
She expressed her frustration over people calling it a “ride,” arguing that such language diminishes the significance of their journey.
‘This is what bothers me, I’ve certainly
read some of the stuff being said online and it’s coming from people I know, people I consider friends,’ she said during Tuesday’s broadcast.
‘They call it a ride, which I find very irritating because they never say men went for a ride,’ King continued.
‘It’s called a flight or a journey. A ride implies it’s something frivolous or lighthearted. There’s nothing frivolous about what we did.’
‘I’m very disappointed and saddened by [the hate]. What it’s doing to inspire other women and young girls – please don’t ignore that.’