On social media, Katy Perry was slammed for her dramatic antics following her 11-minute trip to space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spaceship.
Katy Perry has faced intense online backlash for her dramatic behavior after returning from Blue Origin’s space trip.
Katy Perry’s antics after Blue Origin space trip spark controversy
After soaring to space with an all-female crew, including Lauren Sánchez and Gayle King, Katy Perry faced criticism for her over-the-top reactions upon landing.
The flight, lasting 11 minutes, took the crew past the Kármán Line, marking their entry into space.
They experienced three minutes of weightlessness before returning to Earth.
However, Perry’s dramatic reaction to the space flight leaves fans unimpressed.
The footage capturing the moment when the flight carrying Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King, and Katy Perry landed back on Earth after lasting 11 minutes quickly went viral.
Upon stepping out of the capsule, Perry held up a daisy in honor of her daughter, kissed it.
Then dramatically swished her hair before kissing the ground.
However, ‘Dramatic’ Katy Perry is brutally slammed over her bizarre antics, and many question her actions.
Social media reaction
Social media users immediately mocked her actions.
Many users called her “dramatic” and questioning the significance of kissing the ground after such a brief trip
While others called her actions a “photo op” and “mockery” of real space travel.
One person said: You were there for 20 seconds, miss girl.
A second wrote: She needed that ego boast! They all did! They’ll be talking about that for the rest of their lives, until people are tired of hearing about it.
While a third commented: As a mother , I would not take a risk of dying up there , and leaving my children motherless!! I think it’s selfish of them to do that.
Another added: They should of left her up there.
Someone else said: She needed the publicity/spotlight/paycheck as there’s no new music from her!! Should have done a story with the ones who were stuck up in real space for months!!
Someone wrote: People like her are so delulu and out of touch…lo
Perry defends her actions, describing the experience as a transformative moment
Despite the backlash, Perry defended her behavior.
She described the experience as “the highest high” she’d ever felt.
Additionally, she also spoke about feeling “super connected to love” and praised the mission.
The pop star explained that her choice to sing “What a Wonderful World” wasn’t about her.
She said it was about creating “space for future women” and appreciating Earth from space’s perspective.
The meaning behind Katy Perry’s symbolic gesture with the daisy
Perry explained that the daisy she carried represented her daughter and symbolized resilience.
She explained: “Daisies grow through cracks, they are resilient, powerful, and everywhere.”
The daisy, according to Perry, is a reminder of Earth’s beauty and the strength of women, perfectly capturing the mission’s spirit of empowerment.
Ahead of the flight, Katy shared affirmations with her fans.
She expressewd thougts like “I am safe in all ways” and “I am a fearless, heart-centered leader.”
These personal reflections gave fans insight into her emotional journey before takeoff.
She also got emotional in a pre-launch interview, expressing love for her family and her gratitude for representing “fearless females” in her life.
Katy Perry was part of a star-studded all-female crew that included activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kieranne Flynn, and former NASA scientist Aisha Bowe.
Their mission was powered by a reusable rocket, which carried the capsule into space before detaching and returning safely to Earth.
The flight marked another milestone for women in space.