Lily Allen apologized for her previous criticism of Katy Perry's participation in Blue Origin's all-female suborbital space flight. Allen acknowledged her comments were 'mean' and stemmed from her own 'internalized misogyny'.
Allen stated that there was no need to bring Perry's name into the criticism and that she regretted singling her out. While maintaining her disapproval of the flight itself, she expressed remorse for the unnecessary criticism directed towards Perry.
Blue Origin's all-female space mission, which included Katy Perry, drew considerable criticism. Many voiced concerns about the opulence of space tourism amidst global economic hardship. The mission was also criticized as a publicity stunt.
Other notable figures, including Olivia Munn and Kara Swisher, also voiced criticism of the flight, highlighting its perceived extravagance and lack of relevance given widespread economic struggles.
The flight, which lasted about 10 minutes and reached an altitude of over 100 kilometers, featured Perry prominently in promotional materials.