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Who Is Mary Hudson?: Katy Perry's Mother

Mary Hudson is the mother of Katy Perry. Mary’s daughter who was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson is a professional American singer, songwriter, television personality, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She has established herself as a pop superstar, known for her influence on modern pop music.

Mary Hudson: Bio Summary

NameMary Hudson
Date of birthDecember 16, 1947
Famous asmother of Katy Perry, Pastor
GenderFemale
ParentsFrank J. Perry and Mary Elizabeth Vilsack
SiblingFrank Perry
SpouseMaurice Keith Hudson
ChildrenKaty Perry, Angela Hudson, and David Daniel Hudson
ProfessionPastor, author

Who Is Mary Hudson?

Mary Christine Hudson (née Perry) was born on December 16, 1947. She will be celebrating her 76th birthday in 2023, on December 16. She is the daughter of Frank Joseph Perry (March 21, 1905 — December 9, 1969) and Mary Elizabeth Vilsack (August 20, 1912 — October 20, 1981).

Mary Hudson is the sister of the late Frank Joseph Perry Jr, the American stage director and filmmaker. Frank is her paternal half-brother who was born from her father’s first marriage to Pauline E. Schwab. She has two half-brothers from her mother’s marriage to Earl V. Armstrong.

Mary Hudson’s maternal half-brothers are Peter Brace Armstrong and James Darsie Armstrong. Mary is the author of “Joyful Parent = Happy Home” and “Smart Bombs: Tearing Down Strongholds With The Explosive Word of God”. She is a radio news director.

Mary Hudson’s IMDb profile credits her as an actress. She is known for Katy Perry: Hot N Cold (2008), Part of Me (2012), and American Idol (2002). She is a happily married woman. She is the wife of Maurice Keith Hudson, a pastor, and author. She and her husband are both Pentecostal pastors.

The couple has been married since December 2, 1979. Their marriage has lasted for more than 40 years. They are still married and enjoying a blissful married life. There is no sign of separation. Mary and her husband Maurice Keith Hudson ‘are a dynamic couple who have been ministering together for the past 40 years’.

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Per The Hudsons‘ website, ‘Keith and Mary have always had a strong prophetic ministry. The Lord spoke to them during a marriage conference on their honeymoon in 1979 that they would flow together in the gifts for the rest of their lives. The Hudson’s travel throughout the USA and the world encouraging people through preaching and the prophetic to reach for a deeper relationship with the Lord.’

The couple’s union has been blessed with three children who are now adults. Their children are Katy Perry, Angela Hudson, and David Daniel Hudson. Growing up, their children were not allowed to eat certain food like the cereal Lucky Charms as the word “luck” reminded their mother of Lucifer.

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They were also not allowed to use the term ‘deviled eggs‘ but “angeled eggs”. They also listened to gospel music, as non-religious music was generally discouraged in the family’s home.

Mary Hudson Is A Born-again Christian

Things didn’t start like it is today. Mary Hudson turned to religion after a “wild youth”. She was reportedly a rocker in the sixties and she has dated Jimi Hendrix before. Now a Pentecostal pastor, Mary was saved in Las Vegas in the late 70s. She and her husband Maurice Keith started a church in Santa Barbara, California in 1980.

Mary Hudson and Maurice Keith Hudson became traveling ministers in the 1980s. Mary wrote for Charisma and Christianity Today. Mary was called to minister in France, in 2004. A minister told Mary that women preachers were not permitted in that country after she preached throughout the nation for two years.

Mary laughed and said, “Too late now!” Mary’s book “Smart Bombs” explains tearing down strongholds “with the explosive word of God,” it is available in French and Spanish. Her newest book is, “Joyful Parent = Happy Home”. Mary hosts Arise Women’s Conferences nationally and internationally.

According to The Hudsons’ website:
‘The Lord gave her a word in 2006 that He would use her to raise up women who are bold, trailblazers, and think outside the box. Over fifty Arise Conferences have encouraged women in such diverse locations as Hawaii, Malaysia, France, Belgium, Panama, Switzerland, and the USA.

‘Women from domestic violence shelters and drug rehabilitation homes are invited to attend and be transformed from victims to victors. Prophetic words are downloaded to Mary as she ministers throughout the congregation. Her ministry of encouragement has brought many out of darkness into His marvelous light.’

How Does Mary Hudson Feel About Her Daughter Katy Perry’s Career?

Mary Hudson and her husband Maurice Keith Hudson were very strict parents. In their home, they didn’t allow their kids to listen to secular music but gospel music. However, today, their daughter Katy Perry is widely known for her influence on modern pop music.

Katy Perry moved from a career in gospel music to secular music after she moved to Los Angeles and even adopted the stage name “Katy Perry” from her mother’s maiden name. Yes, Katy Perry is successful but her parents especially her father Maurice have condemned her lifestyle.

“I get a lot of negative vibes,” Mary Hudson said during an interview. “People ask us, ‘How could you have a daughter like that?'”

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At the time, Mary Hudson said: “We cannot cut her out of our lives as she is our child, but she knows we disagree strongly with what she is doing and the message she is promoting regarding homosexuality, which the Bible clearly states is a sin.”

However, Katy Perry’s parents still show up at her shows despite their disapproval. Katy said of her parents: “I don’t try to change them anymore, and I don’t think they try to change me. We coexist.”

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