Perry big winner at People's Choice

On stage with her costars from "Hot in Cleveland," Betty White told the crowd, "I haven't done anything."

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Katy Perry was honored in five categories


• "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2" took four awards


• Other honorees included Ellen DeGeneres, Lea Michele and Demi Lovato

() -- Despite at Wednesday's 38th annual People's Choice Awards, was the big winner of the night.

Perry, whose 14-month marriage to Russell Brand , was honored in five categories, as favorite female artist, tour headliner and for song of the year for "ET" with Kanye West, music video for "Last Friday Night" and TV guest star for "How I Met Your Mother."

In a Twitter message earlier in the week, Perry said she wouldn't attend but told fans, "I want to thank u all for voting for me, fingers crossed!"

The biggest ovation at the event, which was broadcast on CBS, went to Betty White, who is celebrating her 90th birthday. On stage with her costars from the best cable comedy show winner "Hot in Cleveland," she modestly told the crowd, "I haven't done anything."

Stars thank fans at People's Choice

Among the other winners in the 43 categories, "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2" took four awards -- favorite movie, action movie, book adaptation and ensemble movie cast, although no stars from the film attended.

Other honorees included Ellen DeGeneres, Lea Michele and Demi Lovato, as well as favorite movie actress and actor Emma Stone and Johnny Depp.

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