Russell Brand’s ex reveals secret behind Katy Perry marriage

Russell Brand’s former girlfriend has made fresh claims about his past relationships and his marriage to pop star Katy Perry in a new Netflix documentary released just days after the comedian received a lengthy prison sentence.

The documentary, titled Russell Brand: Open Secret, premiered on Friday, November 13, following its announcement by Netflix a day earlier. It features allegations from several women, including Brand’s former girlfriend Jordan Martin, who dated him in 2007, before he began his relationship with Perry.

During the documentary, Martin claims Brand had always dreamed of marrying someone famous and suggests his relationship with Perry fulfilled that ambition.

“He’s doing exactly what he always wanted to do and be married to someone famous,” she said.

Martin further alleges that Brand was already obsessed with celebrity status during their relationship. According to her account, he once suggested that he should be dating someone more famous.

She also described his behaviour as controlling, claiming he criticised her clothing choices and objected to her sunbathing. Martin additionally alleged that Brand later admitted to having an affair with a yoga instructor.

The former girlfriend also made a serious allegation of sexual assault involving an incident at a hotel in the United Kingdom. These claims are separate from the criminal offences for which Brand was convicted.

Brand has not publicly responded to the allegations featured in the documentary. However, the production states that he was given an opportunity to respond through his legal representatives.

Brand, 51, and Perry, 42, began dating in 2009 before getting married in Rajasthan, India, in October 2010. However, their relationship was short-lived, with Brand filing for divorce in December 2011. Their divorce was officially finalised in July 2012.

In a 2013 interview with Vogue, Perry previously opened up about the breakdown of her marriage, revealing that Brand informed her about his decision to end their relationship through a text message on New Year’s Eve.

The singer also described the marriage as “very controlling”, offering insight into the difficulties she experienced during their time together.

Directed by Olivia Isaacs, the documentary arrives amid serious legal troubles for the comedian. On November 5, a London court found Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women between 2004 and 2009.

He was subsequently sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on November 9, adding another significant development to the controversy surrounding his personal life and career.