The disgraced comedian, who has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, famously filed for divorce from the US singer via text message
Brand married Katy Perry in 2010.(Image: PA)
Katy Perry has previously spoken candidly about her brief marriage to disgraced comedian Russell Brand, which ended just 14 months after they wed when he ended their relationship over text message.
Brand, who was found guilty of rape and sexual assault on Thursday (Nov 5), famously dumped Katy on December 31, 2011, right before she was scheduled to perform a huge gig during her California Dreams Tour.
The pair wed in October 2010 in an extravagant ceremony at the Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India, just 14 months before Brand filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences”.
Disgraced star Brand, 51, now faces years behind bars after a jury convicted him of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court this week.
Brand has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old fan he met after one of his Hammersmith Apollo shows. The court also heard he been found guilty of three sexual assault charges on three separate occasions from 2004 to 2009.
A four-week trial revealed how he preyed on women he met during his rise to become one of Britain’s most recognisable stand-up comedians, a celebrated TV and radio presenter, and a Hollywood film star.
The jury acquitted him of two counts of rape and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
Judge Mr Justice Bennathan ordered that Brand be remanded into custody ahead of sentencing tomorrow on Monday (Nov 9) when he is expected to receive a lengthy prison term.
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Katy Perry has not issued an official public statement regarding the recent conviction of her ex-husband.
Discussing their split in a 2013 interview with Vogue, she said: “Let’s just say I haven’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011.”
The singer also revealed feeling “controlled” during their marriage, alleging that Brand was uncomfortable with her taking the lead while she was touring.
She said: “He 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.”
Perry acknowledged that she initially blamed herself for the marriage breakdown, but subsequently discovered there were additional factors contributing to their separation.
She said: “I felt a lot of responsibility for it ending, but then I found out the real truth, which I can’t necessarily disclose because I keep it locked in my safe for a rainy day.”
Brand later spoke about their relationship during an appearance on Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge, calling Perry an “amazing person” and acknowledging their romance occurred during a “chaotic” period in his life.
The couple first crossed paths backstage at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where Brand was presenting. They began dating the following year before getting married in India.
Perry is now dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She previously split from her fiancé Orlando Bloom in July 2025, with whom she shares her daughter, Daisy Dove.
Brand is now married to author Laura Gallacher, and they have three children together. Gallacher, 39, who is the daughter of Scots golfer Bernard Gallacher and sister of TV presenter Kirsty, previously gave evidence at Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial last month on October 29.
She stood by him again in court this week when he received his guilty verdict.
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