Born in Brockville, Ontario, Perry has done numerous narrations and voiceovers for VH1 shows, specials and Viacom channels specials, including Viacom owned gay and lesbian station Logo. She was also the co-host of VH1's reality show "Strip Search" which lasted for one season. She was co-host of "Pepsi Smash". Perry began working at VH1 in January 2001 where she hosted "VH1 News", "All Access" and the morning video show. In June 2001, she hosted Not Much On Day, a MuchMusic marathon of music videos which featured pop stars wearing little or no clothing. Perry appeared naked throughout the marathon with various objects covering her body. Until March 2006, she was also the host of VH1's "Top 20 Countdown". She sometimes co-hosted with fellow Canadians Aamer Haleem and Bradford How. She narrated the behind the scenes program for "Brokeback Mountain", which is featured on the DVD for it.