Katy Perry’s comments about ‘controlling’ husband Russell Brand resurface as she remains silent about rape sentencing

See more of our coverage in your search results. Katy Perry detailed ex-husband Russell Brand’s “upsetting” behavior during their marriage more than a decade before his rape conviction. The “Firework” singer’s 2013 comments about her former spouse have resurfaced as he was sentenced to 10 years in prison. “He didn’t like the atmosphere of me being the boss on tour,” Perry, 42, previously told Vogue on the heels of her divorce. Katy Perry’s comments on her marriage to ex-husband Russell Brand, pictured above attending the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles in 2011, have resurfaced since his rape conviction. Getty Images Perry said Brand, pictured attending a charity gala in Beverly Hills, California, in January 2010, was “controlling” during their time together. WireImage She called their dynamic “really hurtful,” adding, “It was very controlling, which was upsetting.” The Grammy nominee noted, “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 equalness.” She cryptically continued that she “felt a lot of responsibility” for the end of the romance until she “found out the real truth.” Perry, pictured arriving at a movie premiere in London in April 2011, called his alleged behavior “hurtful” and “upsetting.” WireImage The singer, pictured attending the MTV Europe Awards in Madrid, Spain, in November 2010, said he did not appreciate her being his “equal.” FilmMagic Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Perry said, “I can’t necessarily disclose because I keep it locked in my safe for a rainy day. I let go and I was like: ‘This isn’t because of me; this is beyond me.’ So I have moved on from that.” The former couple’s love story began in 2009, with Brand popping the question that New Year’s Eve. The “Get Him to the Greek” star, 51, wed Perry in October 2010 — and texted her in December of the following year that he was filing to end their short-lived union. Perry and Brand, pictured above appearing on a television talk show in Dublin, Ireland, in November 2009, were together between 2009 and 2011. FilmMagic Brand, pictured attending the Los Angeles premiere of “Get Him to the Greek” in May 2010, infamously texted Perry when he filed for divorce. FilmMagic The duo’s divorce was finalized in July 2012. Perry, notably, was not mentioned during Brand’s trial, which kicked off in October and concluded Thursday after three days of jury deliberation. According to the Telegraph, Brand’s legal team blocked prosecutors from bringing up the failed relationship. Perry, pictured walking in London in December 2009, has yet to comment on Brand’s recent conviction on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault between 2004 and 2009. FilmMagic 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.” Brand, pictured arriving at court with his wife, Laura Brand, in London in October, has been sentenced to more than 10 years behind bars. Getty Images Jemima Goldsmith wrote via X on Monday that she had Brand removed from her home during a 2014 incident but declined to press charges, leaving 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 wife Laura Gallacher, with whom he shares three kids, and the 39-year-old repeatedly showed up to support her partner in court. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. 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