Katy Perry Knew the Dark Truth About Russell Brand All Along

Katy Perry says she found out the 'real truth' about why her marriage to Russell Brand ended — and she hinted at it more than a decade ago.

In a resurfaced interview, the pop star suggested that what really caused their 2012 divorce had never been made public.

Brand, 51, was convicted Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault by a U.K. jury.

He was acquitted of two additional rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.

Perry, 42, has not made a public statement about the conviction.

But her old comments are now drawing fresh attention.

WHAT PERRY SAID ABOUT THE DIVORCE

Perry and Brand met in 2008 and married in 2010.

Their marriage lasted just over a year.

The divorce was finalized in 2012.

In an interview around that time, Perry described what went wrong.

'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,' she said.

'He didn't like the atmosphere of me being the boss on tour,' she added.

'So, that was really hurtful, and it was very controlling, which was upsetting.'

Perry said she initially blamed herself for the split.

'I felt a lot of responsibility for it ending,' she admitted.

Then she added a line that now carries a different weight.

'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.'

'I let go, and I was like: This isn't because of me; this is beyond me,' she recalled.

'So I have moved on from that.'

WHAT THE 'REAL TRUTH' COULD MEAN

Perry never explained what she meant by 'the real truth.'

She has never publicly accused Brand of sexual misconduct.

There is no evidence she was aware of any wrongdoing by him at the time.

But the comment has fueled speculation.

In 2023, a Hollywood insider told RadarOnline that people in Perry's circle wondered why she didn't speak up if she knew something.

'The feeling is, if she knew about what sort of man he was, why didn't she say anything,' the source said.

Prosecutors in Brand's trial were blocked from mentioning Perry at all.

The judge ruled her name could not be brought up during proceedings.

That decision itself has drawn questions.

THE CONVICTION AND WHAT COMES NEXT

Brand was found guilty of attacking six women between 2006 and 2013.

The offenses took place in England and the United States.

Victims testified about a pattern of predatory behavior.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy of London's Metropolitan Police led the investigation.

'Without their bravery, this outcome would not have been possible,' Furphy said of the women who testified.

He described Brand's actions as showing 'an alarming sense of entitlement, fueled by his celebrity status.'

Brand was denied bail after the verdict.

His sentencing is scheduled for Monday, November 9.

Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a 'significant' prison term.

Legal experts say the sentence could be substantial given the number of victims and the severity of the charges.

A BIT ABOUT RUSSELL BRAND

Brand rose to fame as a comedian and television presenter in the U.K.

He starred in Hollywood films including 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' 'Get Him to the Greek,' and 'Arthur.'

He was known for his flamboyant style, quick wit, and self-described hedonistic lifestyle.

In later years, he turned to spiritual and political commentary, building a large online following.

The conviction has effectively ended his public career.

He could not find a single celebrity to testify on his behalf during the trial.

A NICKNAME THAT NOW SEEMS SINISTER

During the trial, a nickname Perry once gave Brand resurfaced.