Katy Perry Lists Personal Changes She Made That Are 'Really Paying Off'

Katy Perry has come a long way since skyrocketing to stardom in 2008.

The "California Gurls" icon spoke with Ryan Seacrest in a 2017 interview about the evolution of her career and her character since becoming a world-renowned pop star.

"You know, in 2008 it was crazy. It was like I was holding on to this rocket for dear life and now I really feel like I am surfing this rocket. The rocket is not riding me."

She continued:

"And I think I used to do a lot more 'queen of innuendo' and now it's a little bit more diverse 'queen of subtext' maybe... or princess...however you want to label me I don't care. But I'm 32 now. I'm really accepting of myself and have done a little work in that area and it's really paying off because I'm having fun and feeling free."

The songstress concluded by revealing she feels the most authentic she's ever been.

Check out the full interview below!