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Ellen DeGeneres shared a very simple and uncomplicated publication on her social networks to commemorate Katy Perry Day, generating different types of reactions from the public. This short note not only made their public friendship clear, but also generated criticism towards both celebrities at the same time. This incident demonstrates that even the most trivial interactions with celebrities can unravel the intricate nature of the public’s opinion of them.
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Ellen DeGeneres once again gave a very simple greeting for Katy Perry’s birthday. He posted “Happy birthday to a woman who always keeps it real” and tagged the singer in his post which soon attracted many comments. The message seemed to point to the long-standing public friendship between Perry and DeGeneres that has been maintained through the latter’s talk shows that Perry visited repeatedly.
The comment box quickly filled up with birthday wishes for Perry. One delighted fan wrote: “Happy birthday to my favorite artist ever!” and he was just one among many fans rejoicing in the singer’s career and music. One more person wrote: “Happy birthday @katyperry ❤️❤️❤️ I will love you forever! Thank you for being a light! 🦋🦋🦋 and come back soon!!!” This comment seemed to reference Perry’s current sabbatical from music and his fans’ eagerness for new material.
Some of the comments, however, were not so kindly directed at the birthday girl. There were several comments along these lines where the user criticized DeGeneres, stating that Perry was someone who “keeps it real.” One user said: “Keep it real? Wouldn’t you say everyone should go to space? It’s only $28 million. 🙄” This seemed to allude to Perry’s 2021 comments about space tourism that many people considered completely disconnected from economic realities and therefore criticized.
Another person commented: “When is your next space flight, just for fun? For the good of the planet.” The negative vibe was such that one could easily conclude that Perry’s past comments still have power over public perception even around the time of his birthday.
The post also alluded to the fact that people are still struggling with mixed feelings about DeGeneres. While some focused attention on the latest photographs of the comedian and her dog and their love routes, others were not so indulgent. One reviewer said, “Ellen, you’re world-class food,” while another person simply said matter-of-factly, “We love you Katy, Fk U ellen ❤️,” unambiguously showing the starkly different feelings people have toward the two celebrities.
There were even more foreboding comments, with one user declaring that the two were “a couple of DEMONS arguing,” while the reason for such derisive characterization was not entirely evident. On the other hand, some other viewers took the opportunity to reveal their personal relationships with Perry’s music, such as one who said, “I love ‘Roar,’ such a motivational song.”
Interestingly, along with the birthday wishes, the topic of Perry’s love life was also raised. One person wrote: “She’s in Paris with her new man, my country’s former Prime Minister Justin T. I saw a clip of them together. 🇨🇦😊” This unconfirmed rumor about a spotting added another layer of complexity to the discussion, even though Perry and Trudeau have not claimed any romance.
The mixed responses to DeGeneres’ birthday wish convey the involved public perception the two women currently have. After the end of her long-running talk show that was marred by a workplace scandal, DeGeneres decided to stay out of the spotlight, while Perry has mostly focused on family life after the birth of her daughter Daisy, taking a break from music and such.
What should be a common birthday greeting quickly became a reflection of public opinion, showing the great loyalty of fans that never fades, in addition to the ever-present criticism. This communication demonstrates that even social media interactions, although sometimes quite brief, between celebrities could still spark a complicated discussion about issues of fame, integrity, and personal legacy.
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Portia de Rossi, Ellen’s wife, often shares these personal moments. Ultimately, the birthday wishes served as a reminder that nothing in the celebrity world is truly isolated. Whether it’s a post, a comment, or a response, it all contributes to the narrative that continues to unfold about public figures and the ways they are viewed by the audiences that follow them. Ellen’s social media often features heartwarming animal content and she recently expressed her desire to be reincarnated as Melissa McCarthy’s daughter in her next life. Additionally, Ellen has featured talented artists such as Canadian dance duo Funkanometry on her platform.
