Russell Brand was accused by four other women of rape and sexual assault in a joint investigation by the Timesof Sunday Times and Channel 4’s investigative show Dispatches. Since the documentary aired, the actor’s old comments resurface. But also the testimonies of his former companions. In 2013, singer Katy Perry gave an interview in which she spoke about the actions of the American actor. “At first, when I met him, he wanted someone who was his equal and I believe that very often strong men want an equal, but then when they have him, they can’t handle him. He didn’t like the atmosphere when I was the boss on the tour. So it was very hurtful, it was a very disturbing control.”she revealed.
The singer then spoke of their breakup announced by text message by the actor. “I felt very responsible for this breakup, but then I found out the truth, which I can’t really reveal because it’s locked in my safe for a rainy day. I let it go and told myself that it’s not because of me, it’s beyond me. So I moved forward from that.”she revealed at the time.
Besides Katy Perry, another personality spoke in 2006 in the Mirror about the actions of Russell Brand. This is Dannii Minogue. And the latter did not mince her words. “He’s completely crazy and he’s a bit of a vile predator. I’m absolutely sure he didn’t treat his sex addiction, that’s for sure. He doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer.”, she revealed. For the moment, Russell Brand has not reacted publicly to the accusations against him. For his part, the actor’s glove announced the suspension of his stand-up tour which was to end at the end of the month.