In a headline-grabbing move that blends science, spectacle, and stardom, pop icon Katy Perry recently completed a 10-minute suborbital “space trip” aboard a private spaceflight. While some fans celebrated it as a groundbreaking moment, the reaction from fellow Hollywood celebrities—most notably Lady Gaga—has stirred up a digital storm of sarcasm and skepticism.
Katy Perry, known for her larger-than-life stage shows and eccentric fashion, took part in a space tourism experience offered by a commercial spaceflight company. Though the journey lasted less than 15 minutes and barely crossed the Kármán line—the internationally recognized boundary of space—it was widely promoted as a “historic personal adventure.”
However, the reception from her peers was far from enthusiastic. Lady Gaga, always quick with a witty remark and never one to shy away from controversy, took to X (formerly Twitter) with a pointed post: “10 minutes in space and already she’s acting like she met aliens. Someone get her a telescope.” The post quickly went viral, sparking a flood of memes and mocking comments from fans and celebrities alike.
Other Hollywood stars joined in with their own jabs. Ryan Reynolds posted a Photoshopped image of himself floating in a pool with the caption, “Me training for my upcoming ‘bathroom trip to Mars’.” Even lesser-known influencers got in on the action, framing Perry’s brief journey as an overhyped PR stunt rather than a meaningful exploration of the cosmos.
While the mockery may come off as playful, it also reflects a deeper cultural divide between celebrity privilege and public sentiment. Critics argue that short “space” trips reserved for the ultra-wealthy serve more as vanity projects than real scientific achievements. At a time when many people are struggling economically, the sight of a pop star casually flying into space—even briefly—can feel tone-deaf.
That said, Perry has yet to publicly respond to the mockery. Her fans, however, have defended her online, claiming the trip was an expression of curiosity and progress, not just a media stunt. “She dared to dream. Let her dream,” one user wrote.
In the end, whether Katy Perry’s spaceflight will be remembered as a milestone or a meme remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: in Hollywood, even a 10-minute trip to space can’t escape Earth’s gravitational pull of celebrity drama.
