Why did Russell Brand and Kate Perry divorce? Perry’s career might have something to do with it


We know that Katy Perry is now with Orlando Bloom, but a decade ago, she married comedian Russell Brand. Brand and Perry seemed like a perfect match, but unfortunately, they could not sustain their union. And it seemed that their relationship ended very bitterly after only 14 months of marriage.

So, what really happened between fasting? It looks like Perry’s star-studded career could be in the coffin.

Russell Brand filed for divorce just 14 months after marrying Katie Perry

Kate Perry (L) and actor Russell attend the 3rd annual 'Change by Begging in' to celebrate brand benefits
Katy Perry (L) and Actor Russell Attend 3rd Annual ‘Change Buns Ginn Inside’ Celebrating Brand Benefits Tomaso Body / Filmmagic

According to MTV, Brand and Perry first met back in 2008. The brand was hosting the MTV Video Music Awards, and both seemed to have instant chemistry. Perry was dating Jim Class Heroes’ frontman Trevi McCoy at the time, and it was clear at the time that there was a mutual attraction between the comedian and the singer.

By 2010, Brand and Perry had tied the knot at a resort in India. And in 2011, both seemed happier than before. And Perry moved on, too Ellen DeGeneres show Talking about wanting to have kids with the brand that year. “I like having kids,” Perry told DeGeneres. “I think there’s a reason you’re married, and Especially The person you will marry. ”

Rumors have been circulating that the divorce is coming by December, 2011. Perry was photographing without his ring, and the brand seemed to miss him too. Finally, on December 30, Brand filed for divorce from Perry for “inconsistent differences.”

Perry said the brand doesn’t like how much power it has

Katy Perry and Russell Brand
Kate Perry and Russell Brand | Getty Images by Billy Farrell / Patrick McMullen

Perry has since talked about her divorce from the brand – and it’s clear she was totally heartbroken by the split. The Los Angeles Times reports that since he filed for divorce in 2011, he has told Vogue that he has not heard from her.

She also expressed peace over why the brand wanted a divorce. Perry noted, “At first I wanted it exactly when I got it, and I think sometimes strong men want the same, but then it becomes the same and they are like, I can’t handle the equality.” . “He doesn’t like the atmosphere of being my environment on the tour. So it was really painful to eat, and it was very out of control, which was upsetting. “

Not only that, but he also mentioned other secret reasons behind the divorce. Perry continued, “I felt a lot of responsibility to get it over with, but then I found the real truth, which I can’t necessarily reveal because I keep it locked safely until the rainy day.”

In the end, Brand condemned Perry’s career

Russell Brand and Kate Perry arrive at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards
Russell Brand and Kate Perry arrive at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Rick Diamond / Wire Image

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Insiders told the Mirror that the brand certainly had a difficult time dealing with Perry’s fame. “After the high altitude of marriage, reality kicked in,” the source said. “Katie was away all the time and she became more and more successful. She is doing very well and Russell could not control her. ”

Brandt said it looks like he put Perry’s career in an explosion. “I’m associated with something I hate: vapid, vacuum, plastic, construction, unconscious, celebrity,” the Mirror notes as he talks about the split.

So, how’s Brand and Perry now? Looks like both are civil. In 2017, Brand noticed that he still felt “very warm” to Perry. She has been married to Laura Gallacher since 2017 and Perry is currently engaged and excited to marry Bloom, it seems that Ax has no reason to focus on splitting from now on.

We congratulate both Brand and Perry!

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