Katy Perry’s past revelations about ex-husband Russell Brand’s “upsetting” behavior during their marriage have resurfaced more than a decade later, following his rape conviction.
The “Firework” singer’s candid remarks from a 2013 interview are drawing renewed attention after Brand was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
“He didn’t like the atmosphere of me being the boss on tour,” Perry, 42, told Vogue at the time, reflecting on their tumultuous relationship following their divorce.
Perry previously described Brand, pictured at a charity gala in Beverly Hills, California, in January 2010, as “controlling” during their marriage.
Reflecting on their relationship, the pop star called his behavior “really hurtful,” adding, “It was very controlling, which was upsetting.”
The Grammy nominee elaborated on their dynamic, saying, “At first when I met him he wanted an equal, and I think a lot of times strong men do want an equal, but then they get that equal and they’re like, I can’t handle the
The singer also hinted that there was more to their split than she was willing to reveal.
“I can’t necessarily disclose because I keep it locked in my safe for a rainy day,” she explained. “I let go and I was like: ‘This isn’t because of me; this is beyond me.’ So I have moved on from that.”
Perry and Brand began dating in 2009, with the comedian proposing on New Year’s Eve that same year.
The “Get Him to the Greek” actor, 51, married Perry in October 2010. However, their whirlwind romance came to an abrupt end in December 2011, when Brand reportedly informed her via text message that he was filing for divorce.
The former couple’s divorce was finalized in July 2012.
Notably, Perry’s name was never brought up during Brand’s rape trial, which began in October and ended Thursday following three days of jury deliberations.
According to the Telegraph, Brand’s defense team successfully prevented prosecutors from referencing his previous marriage to the pop star during the proceedings.
Brand, who was acquitted of two rape charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault but convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, was sentenced on Monday to more than a decade behind bars.
Perry has not commented on Brand’s legal troubles since officials began investigating a slew of sexual assault allegations against him in 2023.
Another ex of Brand’s, however, has accused him of “violence, coercive control and abuse.”
Jemima Goldsmith revealed in a post on X Monday that she had Brand removed from her home following an incident in 2014 but chose not to pursue charges.
She said the experience left her “in awe of the courageous women who came forward at Brand’s trial, told their stories, testified and ensured justice was done.”
Brand is currently married to Laura Gallacher, with whom he shares three children.
Gallacher, 39, repeatedly appeared alongside her husband in court, publicly showing her support throughout the legal proceedings.
