Pop superstar Katy Perry found herself at the center of a social media storm after a backstage video from her ongoing tour surfaced online. The 41-year-old “Teenage Dream” singer was seen celebrating her birthday with her team, cutting a cake — and then, controversially, smashing it on the floor.
The short clip, shared on X, quickly went viral, garnering thousands of views within hours. Fans and critics alike expressed outrage over what many described as a “tone-deaf” act, sparking heated debates across social media platforms.
One user wrote, “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.” Another tweeted, “When will Privileged Perry stop living in a bubble & see the trouble, trouble?” A third chimed in, “Katy, you’re cancelled again.”
Other critics highlighted the act’s perceived insensitivity, writing, “Why do you throw that cake and ask your workers to eat the cake that is already on the floor? This is disgusting,” while some commented, “Sad … how far she has fallen.”
The backlash also referenced previous controversies surrounding Perry, including her collaboration with Dr. Luke and her recent space-themed performance, with some claiming, “Katy Perry has become insufferable. She worked with a rapist and sexually assaulted someone on TV, so wasting a cake isn’t surprising.”
However, not all reactions were negative. Some fans defended the singer, insisting that Perry can celebrate her birthday as she pleases, and that critics should focus on more pressing global issues instead of a personal celebration moment.
Despite the divided opinions, the cake incident has become one of the most talked-about moments of Perry’s current tour, proving the pop icon’s ability to dominate headlines both on and off stage.