Katy Perry's past remarks about her marriage to Russell Brand have resurfaced after the comedian was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Brand, who was convicted on Thursday, is due to be sentenced today (November 9) and faces a lengthy prison term.
Perry, who was married to Brand for just 14 months, has rarely spoken about their relationship. However, in a notable interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, she appeared to take a thinly-veiled swipe at her ex-husband, declaring she was "no longer attracted to narcissists."
A 'Tornado' Marriage
Perry previously described her marriage to Brand as a "tornado," recounting "controlling" and "hurtful" behaviour during their time together. In 2013, she told Vogue: "He's a very smart man, and I was in love with him when I married him. Let's just say I haven't heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011."
She also reflected on the dynamics of their relationship, saying: "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'."
Past Warnings Resurface
In another interview over a decade ago, Perry issued a chilling warning that she had discovered the "truth" about Brand, saying she was keeping it "locked in my safe for a rainy day."
Perry, who is now in a relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, made the comments on the Call Her Daddy podcast without naming Brand directly, adding: "Anyone that is constantly changing the goalpost or pulling the rug out from you emotionally, not it. Anyone that says that they know you better than you know yourself. Someone that just won't help."
Brand, who is now married to author and illustrator Laura Gallacher, faces sentencing today following his conviction on multiple sexual offences.
