Alright, folks, buckle up, because this story is the kind of Hollywood drama that makes reality TV look tame. You’ve got an international pop star worth hundreds of millions, a dying war veteran who built himself up from nothing, and a legal battle over a $15 million mansion in one of California’s most exclusive enclaves.
Oh, and just for extra spice, there’s a $6 million lawsuit, accusations of greed, and a history of messy real estate dealings.
The star of the show? Katy Perry, who, at this point, might need to start worrying less about making chart-topping hits and more about her reputation in the real estate world.
Perry has found herself at the center of yet another controversy—this time involving 85-year-old Carl Westcott, a veteran and entrepreneur who sold her a Montecito estate in 2020. Only problem? Days after signing the deal, Westcott—who was recovering from major surgery and on strong pain medication—said he wasn’t in the right state of mind and tried to back out.
Did Perry or her legal team take that into account? Nope. Fast forward to December 2023, and Perry and her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, had won the court battle, making her the legal owner of the sprawling 9,000-square-foot estate.
But apparently, winning the house wasn’t enough. She’s now coming after the bedridden Westcott for an additional $6 million in damages and back rent. Yes, you read that right—she’s suing a man who’s in hospice care, suffering from Huntington’s disease, for millions of dollars.
As you might imagine, the Westcott family is furious. Carl’s son, Chart Westcott, hasn’t held back, calling Perry’s actions “entitled” and “unforgivable.” He also pointed out that as his father’s condition worsened, Perry’s legal team doubled down rather than backing off. “There’s no real explanation other than greed,” Chart told *The Sun*, slamming what he calls “Hollywood elite behavior.”
And here’s the kicker: This isn’t the first time Perry has faced backlash for a real estate deal. Back in 2015, she was embroiled in a dispute over a convent she bought in Los Angeles. The legal battle got so intense that one of the elderly nuns involved literally collapsed and died in court. After that, the surviving nun publicly stated that Perry had “blood on her hands.” Yikes.
So now, here we are in 2025, and Perry finds herself in yet another controversial real estate battle—this time with a dying veteran who just wanted to keep his home. Is this just bad luck, or is there a pattern forming?
Either way, the optics aren’t great. With a net worth of around $350 million, one has to wonder—why is Perry so determined to wring every last cent out of this deal? And more importantly, at what cost to her reputation?
