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Brand's Ex: He wanted a famous wife before Perry
15 Nov
Summary
- Ex-girlfriend claims Russell Brand sought famous partner.
- Documentary reveals Brand's controlling behavior in Hawaii.
- Brand was sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison on Nov 9.
A new documentary reveals Russell Brand's former girlfriend, Jordan Martin, stated he aimed to marry someone more famous than her prior to his marriage with Katy Perry. Martin dated Brand in 2007 while he was filming in Hawaii, detailing his controlling conduct during that period. She claims he criticized her clothing and objected to her sunbathing.
The documentary, titled Russell Brand: Open Secret, premiered on Netflix on November 13, examining his career through the accounts of former partners and journalists. Martin's allegations of abuse, previously detailed in her 2014 memoir, are also featured. The filmmakers note these women were not complainants in Brand's criminal trial.
Katy Perry recalled receiving news of their divorce via text on December 31, 2011, and described his struggle with her authority during her tours. She initially blamed herself for the breakup. Filming for the documentary began three years prior to its release and concluded before Brand's charges were filed.
On November 5, Brand was convicted of four offenses against four women spanning from 2004 to 2009. He was acquitted of three other charges. On November 9, he received a prison sentence of 10 years and six months.
