Katy Perry is reportedly planning a tell-all docuseries about her “dark marriage” with Russell Brand following his conviction for rape and sexual assault. The couple married in India in 2010 and were together for 14 months before Brand ended the relationship over text. They announced their split in December 2011.
Perry's Silence and Past Comments
Singer Perry, 42, has said little about the relationship in the 15 years since, aside from telling Vogue that Brand was “very controlling”. Brand, who was supported at his trial by his current wife Laura Gallacher, was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday at Southwark Crown Court. He was jailed for ten-and-a-half years on Monday.
Active Discussions for a Tell-All
Perry was reportedly waiting for the outcome of the trial but has been in “active discussions” with producers about a possible show and is set to finalise a deal, sources claimed. “Katy has received multiple offers over the years to tell her story but would not consider anything until after the trial. She has a lot to say,” an insider told The Mail.
The insider added: “At the moment, she’s considering a Netflix-type series and an autobiography. She and her team have been in active discussions. There is a lot about that marriage which people don’t know. It was a very dark period in her life.” The Standard has contacted Perry’s representative for comment.
Viral Red Carpet Moment and Trial Details
A red carpet interaction between the exes has gone viral since Brand’s convictions. At the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Perry was filmed calling out Brand for not watching the awards ceremony when he was asked for his opinion on it. He later held up what appeared to be a pin badge that read “Obey” and she went quiet. Fans speculated that this was Brand’s way of asserting control over her in public.
Perry said of Brand during a 2013 interview: “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. 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.”
Prosecutors at Brand’s trial had initially sought to refer to Perry when opening their case, but the judge ruled that evidence relating to the pop star should not be put before the jury. Brand denied all seven criminal charges: three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault.
