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Following her groundbreaking journey to space earlier this week, Katy Perry has returned to the comforts of everyday life — including one of her favorite roles: being a mom.
On Wednesday, April 16, the 40-year-old pop icon gave fans a peek into her post-space routine by sharing a photo of her 4-year-old daughter Daisy's school lunch. The neatly packed lunchbox featured pretzels, carrot sticks, pineapple chunks, and other kid-friendly snacks, with a sweet personal touch — a piece of bread cut into the shape of a star. "Back to the best reality, packing school lunch," Perry captioned the Instagram Stories post, adding a heart and flower emoji.
Earlier in the week, Perry made headlines as one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's first-ever all-female space flight crew. The mission launched on Monday, April 14, marking a historic moment not only in her career but also in space travel history.
Despite the excitement, the singer's space adventure wasn't without backlash. When news broke of her return, one restaurant cheekily commented, "Can we send her back?" in response to a post announcing her landing. But Perry remained focused on the significance of the experience, describing it in a heartfelt Instagram post as an "incredible journey."
The moment held personal meaning for Perry, who shares Daisy with fiancé Orlando Bloom. As the capsule touched down, Daisy — dressed in a miniature astronaut costume — watched on with a wide smile. Perry even carried a small daisy flower into space as a tribute to her daughter, holding it up proudly upon exiting the capsule.
Speaking to reporters after the landing, Perry admitted that the decision to leave Daisy, even briefly, was difficult. "This experience is second to being a mom," she said. "That's why it was hard for me to go — that's all my love right there. I had to surrender and trust the universe to take care of me and my family."
Reflecting on both her roles as a mother and a trailblazer, Perry added, "I am full up from being able to receive the gift of motherhood. To go to space is incredible, and I wanted to model courage, worthiness, and fearlessness."
