Russell Brand, recently convicted of rape and sexual assault, criticised his ex-wife Katy Perry's relationship with Justin Trudeau, calling the former Canadian prime minister "potentially Fidel Castro's spawn" and telling Perry she "took it too far."
Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show in April, Brand said: "I do not like that Trudeau." He mocked Trudeau's political career, accusing him of pretending to be "ultra woke" while also claiming he has "fantastic hair," according to US outlet Mandatory.
Comments on Trudeau and Perry
Fidel Castro, the former revolutionary leader of Cuba, transformed the Caribbean country into the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. Trudeau was Canadian prime minister between 2015 and 2025 and led the Liberal Party from 2013 to 2025.
Brand, who was married to Perry between 2010 and 2012, made the remarks after the host brought up his past marriage and Perry's current relationship with Trudeau. He said: "I've put up with a lot with that ex-wife of mine. But you took it too far, KP."
"KP" refers to the Hot N Cold singer's initials. Brand later asked if the pair were still together, and after learning they were, reportedly said: "Keep checking. She could come to her senses any minute." The couple have been together since last year.
Background and legal case
Perry previously revealed Brand ended their relationship via text message just 14 months after they married in India in October 2010. In 2013, she spoke about the marriage, recalling "controlling" and "hurtful" behaviour.
Brand, married to author and illustrator Laura Gallacher since 2017, is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Monday after a jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was cleared of two further rape charges and one allegation of attempted indecent assault.
