7 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Katy Perry

1. Katy Perry's real name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. She changed her name to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson.

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2. Katy Perry was once a backup singer for Christian artist Jennifer Knapp and even appeared in her music video for "Undo Me".

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4. Katy Perry is a big fan of the TV show "The Office" and even named her cat after one of the characters, Dwight Schrute.

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5. Katy Perry has a fear of water and can't swim, which makes shooting music videos like "California Gurls" and "Roar" particularly challenging for her.

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6. Katy Perry is a huge fan of Indian food and even has a song called "Tandoori Nights" that was inspired by her love of the cuisine.

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7. Katy Perry has a dog named Nugget who has his own Instagram account with over 130,000 followers.

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