# Katy Perry’s documentary shows her learning Russell Brand wanted a divorce

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/moment-katy-perry-was-dumped-by-russell-brand-via-text-message-is-revealed-as-it-emerges-she-will-share-secrets-about-her-dark-marriage-to-the-convicted-rapist-in-a-new-book-and-docuseries/
- Published: 2026-11-09T16:14:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T16:35:47+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16277813/Moment-Katy-Perry-dumped-Russell-Brand-text-message-revealed-emerges-share-secrets-dark-marriage-convicted-rapist-new-book-docuseries.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Perry received Brand’s divorce message before a Brazil concert.
- She later performed after receiving support backstage.
- Reports say she is discussing a book and docuseries.

## Summary

Footage from Katy Perry’s documentary shows her receiving a text from Russell Brand saying he wanted a divorce, just before she was due to perform in Brazil. The account emerges alongside reports that Perry is in discussions about a book and docuseries covering their marriage; she has not commented publicly on Brand’s conviction.

The text was sent in December 2011, after 14 months of marriage, and Perry went on to perform after being comforted backstage. Her documentary also showed strain during their relationship and touring, including Perry saying she was trying to keep the marriage alive. The article reports that Brand was sentenced to ten years and six months after convictions for rape and sexual assault.

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