The key facts

  • Brand was sentenced by a London court to 10.5 years in prison for sexual offences
  • Online, people are discussing a 2010 video with Perry and her words at a concert in July 2025
  • Perry, who was married to Brand from 2010 to 2011, has not commented on the verdict

Old videos resurfaced after the verdict

After a court in London sentenced actor and comedian Russell Brand to 10.5 years in prison for sexual offences, internet users recalled two old videos featuring his ex-wife, singer Katy Perry. This is reported by The Independent (summary — Gazeta.Ru).

What is in the videos

The first video was filmed in 2010: Brand and Perry, having arrived at Vanity Fair's Oscars party, share their impressions of the ceremony. During the conversation, Brand makes up memories of the event, then raises a hand with a badge reading 'Obey' and shows it to Perry — she falls silent. Later, according to the author of the publication, the singer felt awkward and tried to justify her husband, saying that he was 'actually funny,' after which Brand led her away from the camera.

Perry's words at a concert and her silence after the verdict

In the second video, recorded at a concert in July 2025, Perry told fans: 'I hope my ex isn't here. He should be in jail.' At the same time, after the verdict was announced, the singer, who was married to Brand from October 2010 to December 2011, made no comment on the court's decision. Earlier it was reported that police are continuing to investigate Brand's case.