Katy Perry's Secret Half-Sister Says She Was 'Damaged' By Their Dad's 'Abandonment'
Nov. 28 2012, Published 9:00 a.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
Katy Perry's gospel upbringing and religious family are both well-known to her fans, but few are aware that she has a secret half-sister who was allegedly abandoned by their evangelical preacher father when she was just a baby.
Jodi Hudson, 43, is Keith Hudson's daughter from his first marriage and her very existence has been a mystery to even Katy's most ardent followers until Star magazine recently discovered court filed divorce documents.
However, it appears that his estranged oldest child had been on Keith's mind lately, prompting him to make a YouTube video advising parents, "Don't close the door on your children." Hearing those words appalled Jodi, and the neglected daughter posted a scathing response saying: "This man is preaching something he should have done himself."
"I broke down when I