Lily Allen has surprised fans with a heartfelt apology to Katy Perry — and it’s all about outer space.
In a recent podcast appearance, the British singer opened up about a moment she now regrets: making fun of Katy Perry for her interest in going to space on a Blue Origin flight. Allen admitted she mocked the pop star’s fascination with billionaire-funded space travel, but now she’s had a change of heart.
“I was just being mean,” Allen confessed. “It was more about me trying to be edgy or funny, but I realize now it wasn’t fair.”
The drama goes back to 2021, when Katy Perry expressed excitement about the idea of taking a trip on one of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rockets. At the time, Allen poked fun at her on social media, calling the idea of celebrity space tourism “cringeworthy” and “a waste of money.” The comments quickly went viral, and fans of both artists clashed online.
But in this week’s interview, Allen took full responsibility for her words. “I think I was projecting my own insecurities. Katy’s always been fearless and curious, and I should have respected that instead of ridiculing her.”
Social media quickly lit up with reactions. While some fans applauded Lily Allen for owning up to her mistake, others were surprised the feud even happened in the first place.
“Good on her for apologizing,” one fan tweeted. “It takes a lot to admit when you’re wrong, especially in public.”
Katy Perry hasn’t officially responded, but sources close to the singer say she appreciated the apology and holds no hard feelings. “Katy’s not one to dwell on negativity. She’s all about growth and moving forward,” the source shared.
With both stars now focused on their upcoming projects — Allen on her return to music and Perry teasing a new album — fans are hopeful this marks a new chapter of respect between the two pop icons.
Who knew a space rocket would spark this kind of celebrity drama?