This week, Katy Perry made headlines when she boarded Blue Origin’s first all-female flight crew. That historic launch occurred on April 14 from West Texas. Flooded with emotions, the pop icon shared the monumental experience with her daughter, Daisy. Being only four years old at the time, Daisy was very wide-eyed and curious on the flight. This round-trip expedition took around 11 minutes, and it was a historic event not only for Perry, but for women in space exploration.
Looking back on her experience, Perry called the flight itself an “epic adventure” in an emotional Instagram story about the experience. She said she was thankful she had the distinct experience. She alluded to a responsibility to model for her daughter moments of courage and fearlessness. I had no idea how incredibly enriching my life would be by receiving the gift of being a mom. The opportunity to travel into space is truly amazing! She emphasized how her dual roles absolutely complete her life.
During the flight, Perry brought a small daisy into space and held it up upon exiting the capsule, symbolizing her connection to her daughter. In all of her social media posts, she included a picture of this 5-pointed star-shaped piece of bread. This whimsical touch really underscored the emotional connection she has with Daisy and just the joyful nature of their day-to-day life together.
Upon landing back on Earth, Perry kissed the ground in a moment that caused jubilation and scorn on social media. While many celebrated her achievement, memes circulated on social media poking fun at both the brief duration of the flight and her emotional return to solid ground. Incredible, especially since the fast food chain Wendy’s got in on the playful trolling, poking fun at Perry for her behavior after landing.
In the days after her return, Perry returned to her usual grind as a mom. She shared a picture of Daisy’s school lunch to Instagram Stories. Lunch was filled with pretzels, carrot sticks, pineapple chunks and a whole bunch of other delightful goodies. Her caption succinctly captured her sentiment: “Back to the best reality, packing school lunch.”
Perry’s story strikes a familiar chord with many, as she, like so many others, successfully juggled her career and motherhood while navigating a landmark journey of her own. She truly enlivens all of us with her music and personal journey. The impact on her world fans and followers are genuinely inspired by her candor when discussing her struggles and successes.