Comedian Russell Brand publicly expressed his disapproval of his ex-wife Katy Perry‘s potential relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a recent event hosted by Turning Point USA in Phoenix. Brand, who was married to Perry from 2010 to 2012, indicated that while he was comfortable with her previous relationship with actor Orlando Bloom, he was not pleased with her connection to Trudeau, whom he referred to as a “globalist stooge.”
Brand’s Remarks on Perry’s New Relationship
While addressing the audience, Brand shared his sentiments on Perry’s romantic choices. “Look, Katy Perry, I was married to her. I love her still, and I’m glad that her mom’s in the room to hear me say this, but, look, I was OK with Orlando Bloom, but Justin Trudeau? C’mon, man. Don’t put me in a category with that guy,” Brand stated, making his feelings clear.
Perry and Brand’s marriage lasted for two years and began after they met on the set of the film Get Him to the Greek in 2009. Following their divorce, Perry has been linked to several high-profile relationships, including a notable on-and-off romance with musician John Mayer and her current engagement to Bloom, which began in 2016.
Perry’s Views on Their Past Relationship
In a June 2013 interview with Vogue, Perry discussed her feelings towards Brand, describing him as “a very smart man, a magical man,” admitting that she was still in love with him at the time of their marriage. She also revealed that she had not heard from him since he sent a text message on December 31, 2011, announcing their divorce.
Perry hinted at the complexities of their relationship, mentioning in the same interview that strong personalities sometimes struggle in partnerships. “At first, when I met him, he wanted an equal, and I think a lot of times strong men do want an equal, but then they get that equal, and they’re like, I can’t handle the equalness,” she
