Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom first crossed paths in 2016 during a lighthearted burger disagreement, and they are now happily married with a daughter. Together, Perry and Bloom rank among the wealthiest power couples in the entertainment industry, with their net worth steadily on the rise.
The talented singer known for “Firework”is 39 years old and has been in the music business for over two decades, producing numerous hits like “I Kissed A Girl,””California Gurls,”and “Prism.”Her husband, Orlando Bloom, aged 47, is well-known for his roles in blockbuster franchises such as Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lord of the Rings.
Notably, Orlando Bloom’s wealth pales in comparison to the financial empire that Katy Perry has constructed. As reported by Celebrity Net Worth, Katy Perry’s estimated net worth stands at $400 million, making her nearly ten times wealthier than her husband, who has a net worth of approximately $40 million.
How does Katy Perry rake in the big bucks? An overview of her income sources
Katy Perry is among the highest-paid entertainers globally, with a staggering net worth exceeding $400 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she earned $40 million from June 2019 to June 2020 through album sales, touring, endorsements, and merchandise sales. Notably, $25 million of her earnings stemmed from her role as a judge on American Idol.
From June 2014 to June 2015, Perry amassed an impressive $135 million before taxes and earned between $30 million and $50 million annually from album sales between 2009 and 2014.
Perry’s ascent began when she signed with Capitol Records in April 2007. Her career skyrocketed with the release of “I Kissed A Girl”in April 2008, leading to her first headlining world tour, the Hello Katy Tour, the following year.
Her third studio album, Teenage Dream, reached the summit of the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first female artist to have five number-one hits from a single album. Following the incredible success of Teenage Dream, Perry became the sixth best-selling digital artist in the U.S., with sales totaling 37.6 million units as of January 5, 2012. Her second headlining tour, the California Dream Tour, grossed $59.5 million.
In 2013, Perry launched her fourth studio album, Prism, which sold four million copies worldwide by 2015. Her third headlining tour, the Prismatic World Tour, grossed an impressive $204.3 million globally. Additionally, in 2015, she captivated audiences at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show, drawing in 114.4 million viewers—more than the game’s actual audience.
On June 17, 2014, Katy established her own label under Capitol Records, called Unsub Records (originally named Metamorphosis Music). Her fifth album, Witness, was released on June 9, 2017. She released her sixth album, Smile, in 2020.
In September 2023, Perry struck a major deal by selling her song catalog to Litmus Music for a remarkable $225 million, which included rights to her albums Teenage Dream, Prism, Witness, Smile, and One of the Boys.
Apart from her notable music career, Perry has made guest appearances on various shows, including How I Met Your Mother, Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, and Raising Hope. She has also featured in Masterchef Australia, Zoolander 2, Jeopardy, and many other programs.
Perry’s film career began in 2012 with her role as Smurfette in the animated movie The Smurfs, a role she reprised in The Smurfs 2 (2013). Her documentary, Katy Perry: Part of Me, was released on July 6, 2012, through Paramount Pictures, grossing $32.7 million globally.
Perry earned $15 million for her first season on ABC’s American Idol in 2018, with her salary increased to $25 million in 2019. Besides her music endeavors, she launched several successful business ventures, including her fragrance lines Purr, Meow!, Killer Queen, and Mad Potion. In December 2015, she also released her mobile game app, Katy Perry Pop, through Glu Mobile.
How did Orlando Bloom build his wealth?
Orlando Bloom gained prominence after playing Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy shortly after completing his education at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. This iconic role opened doors for him, leading to major parts in blockbuster films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Troy, Kingdom of Heaven, Elizabethtown, Love and Other Disasters, New York, I Love You, and The Three Musketeers.
In addition to film, Orlando Bloom has performed in numerous Broadway productions and television sitcoms, including LA Phil Live, Extras, Carnival Row, and Easy. In 2021, he lent his voice to Prince Harry in the animated series The Prince.
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