Katy Perry’s past comments about Russell Brand have resurfaced after the comedian was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
In a 2013 interview with Vogue, Perry described her former husband as “very controlling” and said he had not been comfortable with her being in charge while she was touring.
The singer also said she had initially blamed herself for the couple’s divorce before discovering what she called “the real truth” about their separation. She did not disclose what that was, saying she was keeping the information for a rainy day.
A 2010 red-carpet interview featuring the pair has also re-emerged. During the exchange, Perry challenged Brand after he appeared to pretend he had watched the Oscars, before he told her not to swear.
Brand then appeared to show her a small badge bearing the word “Obey”. The moment has drawn renewed attention in light of the former couple’s later comments about their relationship.
Perry recalled in the Vogue interview that Brand had also made jokes about her during one of his comedy shows, apparently unaware that she was in the audience.
The couple married in 2010, but their relationship ended soon afterwards. Brand told Perry he was filing for divorce by text message in December 2011.
During a concert in England in July, a fan asked Perry to act out her reaction to seeing her former husband. She replied: “I hope my ex isn’t here. He should be in jail!”
