Pop Star Katy Perry Seeks Court Protection After Two Creepy Trespasses
Here’s a plot twist you didn’t audition for: Katy Perry is busy not singing “Roar,” but filing legal paperwork to keep a determined trespasser at bay. You read that right—our chart-topping hitmaker has asked a Santa Barbara court for a temporary restraining order against a 43-year-old transient who apparently thought her estate was open season.
Legal documents obtained by TMZ reveal that on June 18, Perry formally requested a judge to force Ross Elliott Hedrick to stay at least 100 yards away from anything linked to her—her home, her car, even her favorite coffee spot. In classic pop-star form, she even included Orlando Bloom under the protection umbrella, labeling him her “partner.” (Yes, they’ve since parted ways, but romantic semantics rarely align with legal declarations.)
According to Perry’s security team, Hedrick crashed the party not once, but twice in May. The first incursion reportedly involved an aerosol can and a butane lighter—because nothing says “fan dedication” like possible arson materials. He got cuffed and escorted off the property, yet had the audacity to slip back a week later, blanket in hand, draping it over the security gate as if auditioning for a low-rent heist flick. Security footage—yes, those Ring doorbell gems—caught his reprise and fueled Perry’s fears that he won’t take “no” for an answer.
This isn’t mere celebrity melodrama. Perry’s protective circle insists there’s genuine risk here: a stranger repeatedly ignoring legal warnings equals a ticking safety concern. They’ve even attached screenshots of the guy skulking around her grounds to the court papers. We’ll give them points for thoroughness, though it raises the question: when did celebrity homes become dystopian obstacle courses?
Sure, celebrity restraining orders aren’t headline news—until they involve possible weapons and midnight blanket theatrics on your manicured lawn. Perry is playing offense, demanding Hemrick be banned from every conceivable postcode tied to her life. It’s a stark reminder that fame comes with a unique set of nuisances. You don’t sign up for global tours to turn into a cautionary tale about unsecured estates.
At the end of the day, Katy Perry’s pop tunes might be all about confident flourishes and catchy choruses, but this legal move is pure self-preservation. Will the court grant her wish and slap Hedrick with a strict perimeter? Or is this a foreboding prelude to a real-life thriller in sunny California? Stay tuned, because celebrity safety beats any reality show drama.
And there you have it—another celebrity stroll through crisis management. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
People Magazine
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