During the opening night of her ‘Lifetimes’ tour, Katy Perry addressed criticism over her participation in a Blue Origin space flight.
Katy Perry recently faced criticism for her Blue Origin space flight.
During the opening night of her “Lifetimes” tour, she chose to address the backlash directly.
The concert took place in Mexico City and featured some unique performances.
Katy Perry launched her “Lifetimes” tour boldly.
Katy Perry kicked off her tour on April 24, 2025. She wore a striking silver metal bodysuit that captured the audience’s attention.
Throughout the performance, she recreated choreography inspired by space travel. At various moments, she even flew above the stage, enhancing the space theme of her show.
This visual spectacle included men dressed in blue NASA space suits, adding to the atmosphere.
The concert was not just a celebration of her music; it also served as a platform for Perry to address her critics.
Katy Perry responds to Blue Origin space flight criticism during ‘lifetimes’ tour launch event
As part of her performance, Katy took a moment to engage with her audience.
She asked, “Has anyone ever called your dreams crazy?” This question resonated with many fans who have faced doubts about their ambitions.
By posing this question, she aimed to inspire her audience and affirm the importance of chasing dreams, even in the face of criticism.
Perry’s response to the backlash was both direct and empowering. She wanted to remind her fans that pursuing dreams, no matter how unconventional, is valuable.
The controversy surrounding the space flight
Katy Perry, along with Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, participated in a 10-minute space flight on April 14, 2025.
This voyage was part of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin program. However, their trip faced backlash from various celebrities and fans alike.
Critics, including model Emily Ratajkowski, expressed their discontent with the space mission.
Ratajkowski described the launch as “disgusting,” arguing that it was irresponsible to focus on space travel when there are pressing issues on Earth.
“That space mission this morning? That’s end time s–t. Like, this is beyond parody,” she said on TikTok.
“That you care about Mother Earth and it’s about Mother Earth, and you’re going up in a spaceship that is built and paid for by a company that’s single-handedly destroying the planet?”
Celebrity reactions to the space launch
In addition to Ratajkowski, other public figures voiced their concerns.
Actress Olivia Munn commented on the launch, questioning the priorities of those who can afford such trips.
She pointed out that many people face significant challenges, such as food insecurity, while wealthy individuals travel to space.
“I know this probably isn’t the cool thing to say, but there are so many other things that are so important in the world right now,” the “Predator” actress, 44, said on “Today with Jenna & Friends” earlier this month.
“What are you guys gonna do up in space? What are you doing up there?” she asked.
Furthermore, actress Jessica Chastain published an opinion piece criticizing the flight.
She suggested that the mission represented a failure of American feminism, stating that it highlighted the privilege of the wealthy.
Supporters rallied behind Perry during the backlash.
Amid the criticism, Perry received support from some of her fellow space travelers.
Gayle King defended their mission, arguing that critics did not understand the significance of their journey.
“Anybody that’s criticizing doesn’t really understand what is happening here,” the “CBS Mornings” co-host told People.
“We can all speak to the response we’re getting from young women from young girls about what this represents.”
Sánchez also expressed her frustration with the negative comments.
“I would love to have them come to Blue Origin and see the thousands of employees that don’t just work here but they put their heart and soul into this vehicle,” she noted.
“They love their work and they love the mission and it’s a big deal for them.”