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It feels like we’ve all lived several lifetimes since Katy Perry‘s divorce from Russell Brand was finalized, but something the singer said after their marriage ended has become surprisingly poignant after recent events.
Earlier this week, Russell was sentenced to more than 10 years behind bars after he was convicted on rape charges in the UK, and now, Katy’s concerning comments about their relationship have resurfaced. Back then, she called him “controlling,” and knowing what we know now about the actor, her words make a lot more sense.
Katy spoke out about her split from Russell in an interview.
Fans watched Katy break down in tears the moment she got a text message from Russell telling her he was filing for divorce in her documentary, Katy Perry: Part of Me. As she revealed years later, that was the last time they’d speak.
A year later in 2013, Katy told Vogue that even though Russell acted like he’d wanted his partner to be his “equal,” she quickly found out that wasn’t the case.
“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,” she said at the time. “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. I let go and I was like: This isn’t because of me; this is beyond me. So I have moved on from that.”
Now, 13 years later, Russell has been convicted on one count of rape and three additional counts of sexual assault, as the BBC reported on November 5.
A tense clip of the couple together is also making the rounds.
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According to People, this video of Katy and Russell was shot on the red carpet at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar party. As they’re talking to a reporter, at first, things start off joke-y, but as soon as Katy teases Russell and says she’s been known to “call him on his bulls—,” something changes in his demeanor.
“Don’t swear,” he tells her.
The reporter then asked Katy how she “deals” with Russell, to which she responded, “Um… No, he’s actually hilarious. He leaves me speechless. Usually I’m the bubbly [one] and I’m just like, ‘Oh my God, you’re so funny. I can’t believe it.’”
Russell was sentenced in London on November 9.
Following Russell’s conviction, he was sentenced in court on Monday to 10 years and six months in prison, and he will be required to serve two thirds of his sentence before he is eligible for parole, according to The Guardian.
“Brand used his influence, status and fame to exploit and sexually offend against women. As his profile grew, so too did his sense of entitlement,” Metropolitan Police Service’s Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy said in a statement. “I hope this conviction sends a clear message that no one is above the law, no matter how famous or powerful they may be.”
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