After enduring a difficult couple of years marked by the highly publicized end of her brief marriage to comedian Russell Brand, Katy Perry has proven her resilience with the release of her latest music video, “Roar.” In the video, the 28-year-old singer transforms into the queen of the jungle, facing and conquering the challenges of the wilderness all on her own. This empowering visual representation demonstrates Perry’s strength and determination to overcome any obstacles in her path.
Wild woman Katy Perry swings through the jungle, rocking a fierce leopard print bikini in her latest music video for the hit single Roar.
Flexing those muscles: The pop star proudly displayed her toned arms in a revealing outfit.
She navigates the forest with ease, confronting a tiger and adding a touch of pink to an elephant’s toenails.
Katy finds herself stranded in the wilderness after a plane crash, accompanied by a good-looking but rude companion who documents their journey with his phone.
When her partner falls victim to a lion attack, Katy must face the challenges of the wild alone, all while dressed in a surprisingly modest jungle ensemble.
Listen up: Katy confidently settles into the wild habitat of the jungle.
Flower vibes: Katy rocks a tropical look in a skirt adorned with leaves and flowers as she takes a stroll in her verdant oasis.
Lovely Polly: The vocalist strikes up a friendship with a vibrant parrot adorned with shades of blue and yellow.
Discovering a newfound sense of freedom, she decides to change her appearance from conservative to wild after a vision of a tiger by the river. Embracing her own independence, she rocks a daring jungle print bikini and has adventures in the jungle, bonding with a monkey, tussling with an alligator, and improvising a spear from a stiletto heel.
Tiger’s gaze: Katy’s fierce inner strength frightened away a wild animal.
Listen as I unleash my power: Katy’s animal enchantment easily outshines the tiger in the wild jungle.
Monkey business: Katy plays around with a small companion named Ripley.
Engaging in a game of make-believe, Katy finds herself at home surrounded by a variety of wild animals. As she relaxes in her surroundings, her fearless nature scares off any potential threats, showcasing her strength amidst the lush green landscape. Adorning her dark brown curls with a garland of flowers, Katy transforms into Jungle Jane, forging connections with her animal comrades. Describing the scene as a mix of “Survivor” and “Lost,” Katy embraces her adventurous spirit in this imaginative setting.
Making Suzy the elephant look fabulous, Katy decided to adorn her with a lovely pink nail polish on her huge toenails.
Discovering who she truly is, Katy comes into her own and embraces her inner strength in the video.
Emergency landing: Katy and her partner find themselves marooned following an unexpected plane mishap.
From tragedy to victory: Initially, Katy was seen sporting a more modest look than usual. Speaking to E!, she shared, “We are filming with some highly skilled, well-behaved animals. One of the monkeys is even named Ripley, believe it or not!” Katy also disclosed that her preferred animal to work with was Suzy the elephant, quipping, “Because she just couldn’t stop munching on everything!” She took to Twitter to share her excitement about working with the animals. “Roar” is the first track from Katy’s upcoming album Prism, set to drop on October 22.
The video transforms into a hand-drawn masterpiece by the end of the movie.