So here we are, folks — Katy Perry sashaying down the red carpet at the Breakthrough Awards, dazzling in a jaw-dropping Gaurav Gupta gown that practically screamed “Look at me!” But instead of the usual applause, she got a cocktail of “stupid” and “desperate” thrown her way. Can you imagine? At 40, and rocking that lithe, backless number, Katy’s been the talk of the town ever since her weight rollercoaster started in late 2023. Now, with Mercury moving retrograde around that time—could the universe be nudging us to rethink the whole obsession over appearances? Or maybe Katy’s just defying the stars and the haters alike. Oh, and let’s not forget the spicy chatter about “Ozempic” — a word that rolled off tongues faster than you can say “pop diva,” despite Katy never confirming any link to the weight loss drug. Between the glitter, the shade, and the cosmic eyebrow raise, it’s quite the celestial drama. Wanna dive deeper into the fabulous frenzy? LEARN MORE.
Katy Perry didn’t receive the warmest response as she showed off a glamorous look at this year’s Breakthrough Awards. The singer, 40, stepped onto the red carpet in a show-stopping dress in March, going low-cut, glittery, and backless as she highlighted her curves and her weight loss. Alongside sparking ridicule as she was told she looked “stupid” and “desperate,” Katy had fans bringing up her weight, something that’s been a talking point ever since she began slimming down in late 2023. The pop star was even told to “stop the Ozempic” by one fan, although it’s worth noting that Katy has never admitted to taking the weight loss medication.
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Scroll for all the photos. Modeling a Gaurav Gupta Spring 2024 Couture gown as she upped her sequin vibes, Katy displayed her cleavage and killer waistline in an asymmetric, skintight column gown with snaking cut-outs.
Flashing her braless chest while going one-shouldered, Katy exposed her slender arms and slimmed-down torso in her floor-length look, also going backless as she wore a fun, built-in hood.
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Showcasing her muscular back in rearview snaps, Katy kept glam with a slight train, hiding the heels she was wearing while wearing a full face of makeup. The “Lifetimes” hitmaker ported plenty of matte foundation under blush, also rocking champagne-colored eyeshadow and a nude lip stain. She attended the Santa Monica, CA-held event alongside the likes of fellow singer Christina Aguilera, actress Salma Hayek, and socialite Paris Hilton.
The Daily Mail‘s readers didn’t prove too complimentary as they reacted to Katy’s fashion choice.
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“She looks ridiculous,” one fan said. Over 100 users agreed when another wrote: “Awful dress.” Here, a fan replied, writing: “She looks ridiculous! Like something out of the Jetsons!” Elsewhere, fans commented on Katy Perry’s weight. One said that Katy had used “fillers” to “hide the Ozempic face,” with a further user telling her to quit taking the weight loss drug.
“ON THAT OZEMPIC, OBVIOUSLY,” another fan wrote. Katy has admitted to eating tons of hard-boiled eggs, but she’s never stated she’s an Ozempic user. Stars including Oprah Winfrey, Alabama Barker, Sharon Osbourne, and Serena Williams have, however, admitted to using weight loss medication.
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In early July, Katy Perry made headlines for ending her relationship with former fiancé, Orlando Bloom. She quickly stripped down to this black bikini while hanging out on a mega-yacht, although her outing was a family one. Prior to boarding the $500 million vessel, she was spotted with actor Orlando and the former couple’s daughter, Daisy Dove.
For her outing, the singer wore this teeny black bikini, going makeup-free as she donned glam shades.
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