Katy Perry is reportedly considering a tell-all autobiography and documentary series about her marriage to comedian Russell Brand.
The singer, 42, is said to have received several offers over the years to share details of their relationship but had been waiting until the conclusion of Brand's criminal trial before considering a deal.
Russell Brand. Editorial credit: Repic / Shutterstock
According to reports, Perry is now in active discussions with her team about telling her side of their 14-month marriage, which ended in 2011.
A Hollywood source claimed that the singer has a lot to say about the relationship and is considering both a Netflix-style documentary series and an autobiography.
The source also suggested that streaming platforms including Netflix and Hulu have been approached about the potential project.
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Perry and Brand first met in 2009 while the comedian was filming Get Him To The Greek. They married the following year in a Hindu ceremony in India.
However, their relationship came to an abrupt end in December 2011, when Brand reportedly informed Perry by text message that he was ending their marriage just moments before she was due to take to the stage.
The singer has previously spoken about some of the difficulties she experienced during their relationship.
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In a 2013 interview with Vogue, Perry described Brand's behaviour as controlling and admitted that the breakdown of their marriage had been particularly hurtful.
She explained that Brand initially appeared to want an equal partner but struggled when she took on a position of authority during her tours.
"He didn't like the atmosphere of me being the boss on tour. So that was really hurtful and it was very controlling, which was upsetting," she said.
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Perry also admitted that she initially blamed herself for the relationship ending, before discovering information that changed her understanding of what had happened.
"I felt a lot of responsibility for it ending. But then I found out the real truth which I can't necessarily disclose because I keep it locked in my safe for a rainy day," she added.
There were also reports of tensions surrounding Brand's behaviour during their marriage, including an incident in which Perry was reportedly furious after he shared a photograph of her waking up in bed without make-up. The image was quickly removed.
The reports of a possible tell-all project come as Brand faces sentencing following his conviction for rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court in London.
Russell Brand. Editorial credit: Euan Cherry, Shutterstock
The 51-year-old was found guilty last Thursday following a four-week trial examining allegations made by four women.
The jury convicted Brand of raping a 21-year-old woman in 2009, as well as sexually assaulting three other women between 2004 and 2009. He was cleared of two further rape charges and one allegation of attempted indecent assault.
The court heard how the woman who accused Brand of rape had met him after attending one of his stand-up performances at the Hammersmith Apollo.
She told the jury that she had been a fan of the comedian and had willingly engaged in a threesome with him backstage.
However, she alleged that a subsequent sexual encounter at Brand's Hampstead home turned into rape when he forced her into anal sex against her wishes.
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Another woman told the court that Brand had groped her breasts in a London bar shortly after they were introduced at a party in 2004.
A third woman described being kissed and groped by the comedian during a visit to the Capital Radio studios in 2005. She said she eventually managed to push him away after looking to members of his entourage for help.
The fourth complainant was a Channel 4 worker who told the court that Brand had put his head into her groin after she was pressured into giving him a massage during a recording session in 2009.
Brand denied the allegations during the trial, maintaining that all his sexual encounters had been consensual. He also claimed he was the victim of a media conspiracy.
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Following the verdicts, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that Brand was also under investigation in connection with two further rape allegations.
Commissioner Mark Rowley said officers were prepared for more potential victims to come forward.
The case has also prompted renewed calls for better protections for women working in the entertainment and media industries.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said more robust procedures were needed to ensure women were protected and taken seriously when reporting allegations of sexual misconduct.
Meanwhile, Brand's legal team is expected to make submissions before the judge passes sentence, with victim impact statements also due to be heard.
Perry has not publicly commented on Brand's convictions or confirmed whether she intends to proceed with the reported book and documentary projects.
