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Katy Perry is fully aware of the buzz surrounding her recent endeavors.

Now, she has decided to address the chatter with her own perspective.

Recently, as many are already aware, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King, and Katy Perry embarked on an extraordinary journey into space as part of a groundbreaking mission aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.

This remarkable flight featured an all-female crew that soared just beyond the boundaries of Earth’s atmosphere, completing an exhilarating journey that lasted a total of 11 minutes.

Katy Perry captivates audiences during the Katy Perry The Lifetimes Tour 2025 at CDMX Arena on April 23, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Katy Perry)

Following this much-discussed mission, Katy Perry has been the subject of ridicule from various commentators, particularly after a recent social media post where she dramatically kissed the ground, portraying her experience as if she had been missing from her home planet for an extended period.

“It was very profound. I don’t know if you’ve seen Katy Perry talk about it, but she’s basically a guru now,” Joe Rogan commented, exemplifying this wave of backlash.

Even Martha Stewart joined in on the criticism regarding the overly theatrical manner in which the singer reacted to her spaceflight.

In light of the chatter surrounding her, Katy Perry has remained relatively quiet publicly. However, during a performance in Mexico on Thursday night, she engaged her audience with a thought-provoking question:

“Has anyone ever called your dreams crazy?”

Katy Perry balances her identity as a singer and a space explorer. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Katy Perry)

It’s important to clarify that the criticism directed at Katy Perry is not merely because she aspires to experience life as an astronaut.

The backlash stems from several distinct issues: the staggering cost of this space launch (which exceeds $1 billion, a sum that could arguably be allocated more effectively for societal benefit), the attempts to frame this mission as a significant step forward for women, and, as previously noted, the sensationalized way Katy Perry in particular has reacted to the entire experience.

During the same concert, Katy Perry invited two fans dressed in blue spacesuits to join her on stage for her Lifetimes Tour.

“I want these gentlemen to come on stage because they are dressed like my most current timeline,” she quipped to the crowd.

Katy Perry at the prestigious 11th Breakthrough Prize ceremony held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on April 5, 2025. (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

To be fair, Katy Perry has previously expressed that participating in such a monumental expedition has been a lifelong aspiration.

In fact, she revealed to Elle before the launch on April 14 that she has “dreamed of going to space for almost 20 years.”

“I was exploring all the potential commercial opportunities,” Perry noted. “Even when Blue Origin first announced intentions for commercial space travel, I was like, ‘Count me in! I’m first in line.’”

While her enthusiasm is commendable, the manner in which Katy Perry has approached this entire venture has alienated a significant number of people.

Katy Perry delivers a powerful performance at the grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York on June 28, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Fellow celebrities, including Emily Ratajkowski, have voiced their discontent regarding the mission, arguing that the endeavor “visually appears to signify progress” for women in science.

She emphasized that Jeff Bezos, the owner of Blue Origin, taking his fiancée Sanchez along with a select group of other famous women for a space tourism experience does not equate to genuine progress.

“This situation highlights the reality that we are living in an oligarchy,” Ratajkowski asserted in a TikTok video posted on April 15.

“A tiny elite group is eager to venture into space while the majority of people on Earth are preoccupied with basic survival—like paying rent or providing meals for their families.”