Katy Perry concluded her acclaimed “Play” Las Vegas residency with a tender shout-out to her daughter Daisy Dove, reinforcing the bond they share. “Daisy, I love you so much,” Perry declared from the Resorts World Theater stage, with social media videos capturing the three-year-old’s adorable response in a Minnie Mouse dress, waving at her mom. “You’re my best friend, and I’m so glad you’re here,” Perry expressed to her child.
Throughout the show’s finale, Perry’s heartfelt expressions of gratitude for her support system resonated with the audience. She credited the inspiration behind her Las Vegas show to the arrival of Daisy Dove, reflecting on the deep, transformative love she encountered with motherhood. “After I met her, it was as if all the love I had been seeking had finally arrived,” she shared in a video posted on X, the platform known formerly as Twitter. Daisy’s impact on Perry was profound, reigniting her zest for life and influencing the playful essence of her “Play” residency, which was crafted to celebrate the inner child in everyone and the freedom seen through a child’s eyes.
Her partner, Orlando Bloom, also attended the final show, spotted in social media clips dancing with Daisy as Perry performed “Chained to the Rhythm.” Acknowledging Bloom’s role, Perry thanked him for being a tremendous support and an exceptional father.
The journey of Perry and Bloom into parenthood began with Daisy’s birth in August 2020, an event they marked with an announcement of “floating with love and wonder” over the arrival of their daughter.
The “Play” residency, which debuted in December 2021, was more than a string of performances; it was a personal milestone for Perry, blending her evolution as a performer with her new journey as a mother. As Perry took her final bow on Saturday, she left a parting message to her fans: “What a wonderful celebration this has been. Without you, there would be no ‘Play.'”