Katy Perry reportedly issued Russell Brand a firm warning over her £25million fortune following the breakdown of their marriage, with the comedian walking away without a penny.
The former couple split in 2011 after just 14 months of marriage, with Brand filing for divorce shortly before New Year's Eve. Despite not signing a prenuptial agreement, Brand reportedly chose not to claim any of the estimated $20million he could have been entitled to under California law.
Brand's Decision and Perry's Warning
However, a source close to the singer has now claimed there was more to the decision than previously reported. Speaking on The Howard Stern Show in 2012, he explained that he had his own career and did not need Perry's earnings.
At the time, the singer was one of the world's biggest pop stars, having enjoyed huge success with hits including Firework and California Gurls. The pair married in India in October 2010 after a whirlwind romance, but their relationship came to an end the following year.
Marriage Difficulties and Public Statements
Perry later revealed that Brand had told her he wanted a divorce by text message, shortly before she was due to perform on stage. In a 2013 interview with Vogue, she spoke about difficulties in their marriage, claiming Brand struggled with her success.
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."
Brand always insisted he chose not to pursue getting any cash, but a source claims Katy "drew a hard line". They said: "Katy drew a hard line and told him not to ask for a single penny, or she would go public with all the bizarre, out-of-line things he did while they were together."
Recent Developments
"She knew that would end his career overnight, and she felt it was the only way to get rid of him for good," they told The Sun. The singer also suggested there were aspects of their relationship she had chosen not to discuss publicly.
The latest claims come after Brand was sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison following his conviction for rape and sexual assault.
