On May 13, during her mesmerizing stop on the Lifetimes tour in Chicago, the enchantress behind the hit "Swish Swish" was immersed in an ocean of adoration from a captivated audience, effectively silencing any murmurs that suggested she had a legion of detractors. A fan-captured video on X vividly portrayed the 40-year-old standing at the epicenter of the stage, with the crowd erupting in thunderous cheers and resounding applause. As she geared up to seamlessly transition into her next melody, Katy quipped with a touch of irony, "Wow, they said I was the most hated person on the Internet. I believe that rumors die with those who possess wisdom." Her fans wholeheartedly agreed, their enthusiasm reverberating throughout the venue with renewed cheers and accolades.
Just a week prior, the sensation behind "I Kissed a Girl" also addressed critics who questioned her dancing abilities. A TikTok video, shot by an adoring fan, captured Katy vigorously prancing around the stage, treating her fans to a series of lively and dynamic dance moves before boldly declaring, "Show them that when they say I can't dance," and subsequently lifting her skirt to flash her underwear to the delighted crowd, a gesture that exemplified her carefree and spirited nature.
Katy, who shares a four-year-old daughter named Daisy Dove with her fiancé Orlando Bloom, has been open about the backlash she faced since embarking on the Blue Origin Space mission on April 14. Alongside notable participants like Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, the mission garnered vocal disapproval from figures such as Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer, and Emily Ratajkowski. However, undeterred by the fierce criticism, Katy leaned on the unwavering support of her fans.
In a heartfelt message to her fans on April 30, the "Roar" chanteuse penned in the comments section, "Please know I am alright. I've put in a tremendous amount of work to understand who I am, what's genuine, and what truly matters to me. When the 'online' world attempts to turn me into a human piñata, I embrace it with grace and send them love. I realize that many people are hurting in numerous ways, and the internet often serves as a platform for the unleashing of uncontrolled and unhealed emotions."
Indeed, Katy, who has never hesitated to voice her aspirations to soar into space, previously engaged with the Mexico City crowd on April 23, asking, "Has anyone ever called your dreams crazy?" Her words resonated not merely as a question but as a testament to her unwavering belief in pursuing even her wildest dreams.
