Katy Perry Called Ex-Husband Russell Brand 'Very Controlling' Years Before His 10.5-Year Sentence
Throwback to the time when Katy Perry called her ex-husband, Russell Brand, 'very controlling'. Her past remark resurfaced amid his 10.5-year sentence.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleRussell Brand is currently hogging the limelight for all the wrong reasons. For the uninitiated, the comedian has been sentenced to 10 years and six months after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault. According to reports, Brand’s sentencing was revealed at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Monday, November 9, 2026. Amid this, Katy Perry’s past remark about her ex-husband, Brand, resurfaced. The ex-couple parted ways after 14 months of marriage.
Katy Perry's past remark about her husband, Russell Brand, resurfaces amid his sentence
Back in 2013, Katy Perry got candid about her ex-husband Russell Brand’s controlling nature in an interview with Vogue. She shared that Brand disliked her being the boss on tour. She then went on to say that when she first met him, he wanted an equal partner. Katy explained that a lot of men do want an equal partner, but when they get one, they cannot handle them. She was quoted as saying:
"Russell didn't like the atmosphere of me being the boss on tour. So that was really hurtful, and it was very controlling, which was upsetting. Initially, he wanted an equal. 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 equalness."
In the same interview, Katy admitted that she initially blamed herself for the divorce. Over time, she learned something about their relationship and called it 'real truth'. At the time, the pop icon chose not to share what she had discovered with the public. She said that she was keeping the information and might reveal it someday if she felt the need.
Recently, the Daily Mail reported that Katy is now considering spilling what went wrong in her short-lived marriage to Russell Brand by writing a book and making a docuseries. According to reports, Katy Perry and Russell Brand got married in 2010, and their marriage lasted only 14 months. It is worth mentioning that since their divorce, Katy has rarely spoken publicly about the real cause behind their separation.
A source told The Daily Mail that over the years, the pop star has received multiple offers to share her side of the story. The insider claimed that Katy’s team has been in touch with streaming giants including Netflix and Hulu, and Katy was waiting for the outcome of Brand's trial before finalizing a deal. The insider also mentioned that for Katy, her marriage to Brand was a very 'dark period'. The source was quoted as saying:
"Katy has a lot to say. At the moment she's considering a Netflix-type series and an autobiography. There is a lot about that marriage which people don't know."
A look back at Katy Perry and Russell Brand's relationship
The pop star and the comedian first met in September 2008, when Katy was asked to shoot a brief cameo for the film Get Him to the Greek in which Brand played a titular role. In August 2009, the ex-pair was spotted making out at an MTV VMAs after-party. After months of dating buzz, in November 2009, Katy confirmed her romance with Brand at the MTV European Music Awards.
In January 2010, US Weekly confirmed that Brand and Katy were engaged. Back then, a source told US Weekly that the proposal took place in Jaipur, India. The ex-couple tied the knot in October 2010 in a traditional Hindu ceremony in India. In December 2010, the comedian said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he was happily married.
Everything was going well until 2011. In 2012, Katy and Brand finalized their divorce. In April 2026, Brand appeared on The Megyn Kelly Show and got candid about his broken marriage to Katy Perry. He admitted that he pushed to get married early because he felt insecure and thought only marriage would make him more important.
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