Katy Perry triggered a social media storm after a backstage video from her tour showed the 41-year-old pop star cutting a birthday cake and then smashing it on the floor. The clip, shared on X, quickly went viral, attracting thousands of views and sparking heated debate among fans and critics.
In the video, Perry appears to celebrate with her team before smashing the cake, an act some viewers found “tone-deaf” amid ongoing social concerns. One social media user commented, “Katy Perry’s team surprised her with a birthday cake and she straight up threw the whole thing at someone, wasting it all… this woman is actually pathetic.”
Others echoed the criticism:
- “When will Privileged Perry stop living in a bubble, a bubble & see the trouble, trouble?”
- “Why do you throw that cake and ask your workers to eat the cake that is already on the floor? This is disgusting.”
- “Sad … how far she has fallen.”
Some users linked the incident to Perry’s controversial past, including her work with Dr. Luke and her recent space flight, with one critic noting, “Katy Perry has become insufferable. She worked with a rapist and sexually assaulted someone on TV, so wasting a cake isn’t surprising.”
Despite the backlash, many defended the pop star, arguing that it was her birthday and she had the right to celebrate as she wished. Some fans suggested critics should focus on more pressing global issues rather than a playful act with cake.
The incident demonstrates the polarizing nature of celebrity behavior online, showing how even minor personal celebrations can ignite major reactions in the social media era.
