Russell Brand’s troubled marriage to pop superstar Katy Perry has returned to the spotlight following his conviction for rape and sexual assault, with the singer’s previous comments about their relationship attracting renewed attention.

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Perry and Brand married in October 2010 after a whirlwind romance, but their relationship lasted just over a year. In December 2011, Brand reportedly informed Perry that he was filing for divorce through a text message, shortly before she was due to perform at a concert.

The heartbreaking moment was captured in Perry’s 2012 documentary, Katy Perry: Part of Me, showing the singer struggling emotionally backstage before finding the strength to continue her performance.

In a 2013 interview with Vogue, Perry opened up about the relationship and admitted that she had initially blamed herself for the marriage ending. However, she later came to see the situation differently.

She described Brand’s behaviour as controlling, explaining that he struggled with her being the person in charge during her tours. Perry also suggested that she eventually realised the breakdown of their marriage was not simply her fault.

Her past remarks have now resurfaced following Brand’s criminal trial in London. On November 5, 2026, he was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women. He was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on November 9.

Brand had denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty. He was acquitted of several other charges.

The renewed attention on Perry’s experiences has also brought back an old interview in which the former couple appeared together at a public event. Viewers have been revisiting the footage and discussing their interactions in light of what has since emerged.

Perry’s marriage to Brand was separate from the criminal case, and she was not involved in the prosecution. Nevertheless, her earlier comments have taken on renewed significance as the public revisits their brief and turbulent relationship.