Katy Perry Says Her Level of Respect for Her Parents 'Went Through the Roof' After Becoming a Mom

Mar. 15, 2025

Mary Hudson and Katy Perry.Photo:Swan Gallet/WWD/Penske Media via Getty

Swan Gallet/WWD/Penske Media via Getty

Katy Perryis reflecting on her childhood with a whole new outlook.As a guest on the Wednesday, Sept. 4 episode ofCall Her Daddy, the musician, 39, opened up about her experience growing up following her parents' “very strict version of Christianity,” and how that has impacted her perspective as a mother to daughterDaisy Dove, 4, whom she shares with her fiancéOrlando Bloom.“It was a little volatile,” Perry tells hostAlex Cooperof her religious upbringing, adding that, “After having my child — I always respected my mother — but the level of respect for my mother, my parents in general, it just went through the roof.“She then jokes, “Because I was like, ‘How did you keep us alive? Without iPads?'“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Mary Hudson and Katy Perry in Los Angeles in June 2008.Jesse Grant/GettyThe “Teenage Dream” singer continues to call her mother a “saint” for the sacrifices she made throughout her childhood.“I do think my parents, with the tools that they had and their own upbringings, really did the best that they could,” she says. “And my mother, you know, she is a saint. She sacrificed every step of the way. She was the last to sit at the dinner table every single time.“When explaining how Perry’s previous lack of wealth is what motivated her to make it big, the singer says, “Some of my alpha-ing, which is now a lot more imbalance, is maybe a reaction to all of that.““Like, Oh, we didn’t grow up with money. I’m gonna make it. Let’s go,” she recalls of her “alpha” thoughts from growing up, “Because I’m never gonna be in this position. I don’t want to feel this feeling again, But I’m aware of that now.“The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom in Los Angeles in April 2024.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicLast week, Perry looked back on the day she gave birth to her daughter Daisy,sharing a video on her Instagram Storiesof herself sitting in a hospital bed after delivering in August 2020.Looking tired but content, Perry is asked “What day is it?” in the clip. She then took a bite of her food and said, “It’s the day after I gave birth to Daisy Dove Bloom and it’s the day my 5th record comes out.”Ahead of posting the throwback clip, Perry marked the anniversary of the album’s releaseon her Instagram Stories. “Happy 4th birthday to my album smile,” she wrote earlier on Thursday, Aug. 29 in capital letters.

Katy Perryis reflecting on her childhood with a whole new outlook.

As a guest on the Wednesday, Sept. 4 episode ofCall Her Daddy, the musician, 39, opened up about her experience growing up following her parents’ “very strict version of Christianity,” and how that has impacted her perspective as a mother to daughterDaisy Dove, 4, whom she shares with her fiancéOrlando Bloom.

“It was a little volatile,” Perry tells hostAlex Cooperof her religious upbringing, adding that, “After having my child — I always respected my mother — but the level of respect for my mother, my parents in general, it just went through the roof.”

She then jokes, “Because I was like, ‘How did you keep us alive? Without iPads?'”

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Mary Hudson and Katy Perry in Los Angeles in June 2008.Jesse Grant/Getty

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The “Teenage Dream” singer continues to call her mother a “saint” for the sacrifices she made throughout her childhood.

“I do think my parents, with the tools that they had and their own upbringings, really did the best that they could,” she says. “And my mother, you know, she is a saint. She sacrificed every step of the way. She was the last to sit at the dinner table every single time.”

When explaining how Perry’s previous lack of wealth is what motivated her to make it big, the singer says, “Some of my alpha-ing, which is now a lot more imbalance, is maybe a reaction to all of that.”

“Like, Oh, we didn’t grow up with money. I’m gonna make it. Let’s go,” she recalls of her “alpha” thoughts from growing up, “Because I’m never gonna be in this position. I don’t want to feel this feeling again, But I’m aware of that now.”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom in Los Angeles in April 2024.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Last week, Perry looked back on the day she gave birth to her daughter Daisy,sharing a video on her Instagram Storiesof herself sitting in a hospital bed after delivering in August 2020.

Looking tired but content, Perry is asked “What day is it?” in the clip. She then took a bite of her food and said, “It’s the day after I gave birth to Daisy Dove Bloom and it’s the day my 5th record comes out.”

Ahead of posting the throwback clip, Perry marked the anniversary of the album’s releaseon her Instagram Stories. “Happy 4th birthday to my album smile,” she wrote earlier on Thursday, Aug. 29 in capital letters.

source: people.com