Biography for Katy Perry Date of Birth 25 October 1984 , Santa Barbara, California, USA Birth Name Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson Height 5' 8" (1.73 m) Spouse Russell Brand ( 23 October 2010 - present) Trade Mark Contralto vocal range Black hair and blue eyes Colorful outfits Trivia Perry is her mother's maiden name. Former Christian folk singer turned pop singer. Released an album in 2001 as "Katy Hudson". Parents Keith Hudson and wife Mary Perry are both pastors. She's their middle child and has one older sister and one younger brother. Got engaged to Russell Brand during the Christmas holidays in 2009. They were dating since September 2009. Her hit song "I Kissed a Girl" was partially inspired by actress Scarlett Johansson . Is close friends with Rihanna . Is friends with Perez Hilton and Adam Lambert . Niece of director Frank Perry . Ranked #1 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2010 list. Is a natural blonde. She dyes her hair black. M...