The song 's accompanying music video was directed by Marc Klasfeld . The clip features Perry , as her teenage alter-ego Kathy Beth Terry , at a house party filled with music and dancing . While at the party , Terry is made over by her friend and draws attention to herself as the life of the party . The video features appearances by notable music artists and actors , which includes Rebecca Black , Corey Feldman , Debbie Gibson , Kenny G , Hanson , and Kevin McHale and Darren Criss of '' Glee '' . According to the director , the inspiration behind the video was '' Sixteen Candles '' , works by American filmmaker John Hughes , and other 1980s high school films . The music video won Favorite Music Video award at the 38th People 's Choice Awards
38th People 's Choice Awards
38th People's Choice Awards
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)