Katy Perry may finally be preparing to tell the full story of her troubled marriage to Russell Brand, nearly 15 years after their bitter split. The singer is reportedly considering a book and docuseries that could expose previously unknown details about their relationship.
The development comes mere days after Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault in a London court. Sources close to Perry claim she had received several offers to discuss their marriage but wanted to wait until his trial was over.
Now, according to an insider, the singer has plenty to say about what was reportedly a very difficult time in her life.
Katy Perry Reportedly In Talks For Book And Documentary Series About Russell Brand
According to an exclusive report by the Mail on Sunday, Perry is considering telling her side of the marriage through two major projects. The singer and her team have reportedly been discussing an autobiography and a docuseries similar to those released on Netflix.
A Hollywood source claimed that Perry had received several offers over the years but was unwilling to commit while Brand’s case was ongoing. The recent verdict may have changed her position, as suggested by the insider.
“Katy has received multiple offers over the years to tell her story but would not consider anything until after the trial,” they revealed to the outlet.
The report also claims that Perry’s representatives have contacted major streaming services, including Netflix and Hulu, regarding a potential project. However, there has been no official confirmation from either company or Perry herself.
Insider Hints At ‘Very Dark’ Secrets From The Former Couple’s Marriage
The possibility of Perry finally telling her story has raised fresh interest in the former couple’s marriage, which was famously short-lived. According to the source who spoke with the publication on Sunday, there are still several details about their union that have never been made public.
“It was a very dark period in her life,” the source intimated, suggesting that the singer could have more to disclose than fans already know.
Previously, Perry discussed some of the problems she faced while married to Brand. During a 2013 interview with Vogue, she described his behavior as “very controlling” and said he struggled with her success.
Per the singer, Brand initially wanted a partner who was his equal. He, however, became uncomfortable with her position as the person in charge of her tours. She described this attitude as upsetting, admitting that it caused problems in their relationship.
- Russell Brand claims he was too “consumed” by love for Katy Perry to sexually assault a Film worker.
- Brand was mocked over his “embarrassing” bible passage fumble during an interview.
- Brand’s wife reportedly wanted to “mend him” as marriage faces trials.
- The comedian’s former pal claims Brand had a target to sleep with “5,000” women.
- The comedian was accused of “dragging” a woman to a “male toilet.”
- Brand admits to sleeping with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30 in the UK.
Katy Perry Previously Hinted At A ‘Real Truth’ Behind Their Painful Divorce
Perry herself has also long suggested that the public does not know everything about the breakdown of her marriage to Brand. In her 2013 Vogue interview, she admitted that she initially blamed herself for their separation. This was before she discovered information that changed her perspective.
“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,” she shared. “I let go, and I was like: This isn’t because of me; this is beyond me. So I have moved on from that.”
The former couple married in India in October 2010, but their relationship ended just 14 months later. Perry later revealed that Brand informed her that he wanted a divorce via text message on December 31, 2011.
She also explored the painful moment in her 2012 documentary, “Katy Perry: Part of Me.” In the production, she showed the emotional toll of trying to keep her marriage together while she was on tour.
Katy Perry’s Chilling Concert Joke Came Before Russell Brand’s Conviction
Months before Brand’s guilty verdict, Perry made a pointed joke about her former husband during a concert in England. The remark came during a July performance at Blenheim Palace.
The singer was interacting with fans through a facial expressions game, and at one point, audience members were asked to act as though they just spotted an ex-partner. Perry responded cheekily that she hoped her own ex was not in attendance because “he should be in jail.”
At the time, the comedian was still awaiting trial and had denied the charges against him.
Why Katy Perry’s Marriage Was Kept Out of Russell Brand’s Criminal Trial
On November 5, a jury at Southwark Crown Court found Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.
The 51-year-old comedian denied the allegations throughout the trial, insisting that his sexual encounters had always been consensual. Following the verdict, the judge ordered him into custody ahead of his sentencing scheduled for November 9.
While Perry’s name became part of the discussion surrounding the trial, she was not called to give evidence. Court submissions showed that Brand’s lawyers objected to prosecutors discussing his former marriage in their open arguments, arguing that the relationship was unrelated to the charges.
Prosecutors eventually agreed to remove those references, describing matters involving Perry as potentially sensitive.