In 2003, she briefly performed as Katheryn Perry to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson; later that year, she adopted the stage name Katy Perry, using her mother's maiden name.
She briefly performed. This was in 2003. Katheryn Perry to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson. Later that year, she adopted the stage name Katy Perry. This was in 2003. Later that year, she was using her mother's maiden name. This was in 2003.