Pregnancy during pandemic forces Katy Perry to seek ‘more balance’

Katy Perry (left) and Orlando Bloom

Being pregnant in the middle of a pandemic will likely go down as one of the most memorable moments in Katy Perry’s life.

“When I look back at this time, it will be a time I’ll never forget. My first pregnancy in a pandemic, having cravings that I can’t necessarily fill if I want to,” the pop star related in a recent episode of the talent search “American Idol” 2020, which has recently resumed production, with the contestants filming their performances at home.

The “Idol” judge initially planned on “bringing lots of bumping looks” before the quarantine was put in place. It wasn’t meant to be. “Now, we’re all just shooting from home,” pointed out Katy, who has also been missing all the “naughty” snacks she gets on the “Idol” set. These days, her stash is looking “healthier and boring.”

When it comes to her music, Katy—who’s expecting a baby girl with her fiance, actor Orlando Bloom, in around two months’ time—already has ideas on what to do “in the not-so-distant” future.

While all the “free time” that comes with being in quarantine makes some people feel pressured to be more productive or try out new things, Katy is doing the opposite.

“In a weird way, being on lockdown has forced me to slow down, which is probably, in turn, really good while I’m growing a child. It has forced me to find even more balance,” the 35-year-old singer said. “When I have a child, I will still be at home, basically. And I’m not used to that. I’m used to jet-setting everywhere.”

And when it comes to her spiritual well-being, Katy finds comfort in prayer. “I’m always mindful and connected. It has been my priority—upon waking up and before I go to sleep,” she said.

If there’s one thing she enjoys about being cooped up at home, it’s the quality time she gets to spend with her family, including two of her young nieces. She appreciates the simple pleasures, like eating dinner together.

“I have never had dinner at 6:30 p.m. before. But there are kids. So, eating at that time, and having a routine of eating toge­ther at a dinner table with family and not having phones—that has been really beautiful,” she said.

Katy is positive that we will get through this pandemic and emerge “stronger” than ever.

“I feel like there’s going to be a united feeling. I feel like there’s going to be an empo­wered feeling. I feel like we will have more empathy. I feel like we hopefully will know what’s important,” Katy said.