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Russell Brand Ex Claims Marriage Motive

Jordan Martin says Russell Brand married Katy Perry to be famous.

Nov 14, 2026

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Russell Brand Ex Claims Marriage Motive

Jordan Martin says Russell Brand married Katy Perry to be famous.

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Jordan Martin says Russell Brand married Katy Perry to be famous. Jordan Martin claims Russell Brand married Katy Perry in 2010 because he wanted to be married to someone famous. Originally reported by Page Six.

Jordan Martin's claim

Convicted rapist Russell Brand's ex, Jordan Martin, made a bombshell claim about why the comedian married Katy Perry in 2010.

Jordan Martin says Russell Brand married Katy Perry in 2010 because he wanted to be famous.

“He’s doing exactly what he always wanted to do and be married to someone famous, which he always said he would be”

Brand's marriage to Perry

Russell Brand and Katy Perry attend a premiere.

Brand married Perry in 2010 in India, separated in 2011, divorced in 2012.

Martin's Hawaii story

Jordan Martin speaking with her hands in a dimly lit restaurant.

Martin claims Brand asked her to meet in Hawaii for 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' because he wanted someone to stop him from 'trying it on' with people on set.

“he wanted someone there to stop him from ‘trying it on’ with people on set”

Brand's prison sentence

Russell Brand attends an after party.

Brand was recently sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault.

Perry's controlling claim

Katy Perry and Russell Brand walking and holding hands.

Perry said Brand was controlling and felt she was the boss on tour, calling their relationship 'really hurtful'.

“It was very controlling, which was upsetting”

Divorce text message

Katy Perry and Russell Brand attend an Oscar party.

Brand texted Perry in December 2011 to say he was divorcing her, last contact was December 31, 2011.

“Let’s just say I haven’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011”

What it means

Jordan Martin claims Russell Brand married Katy Perry in 2010 because he wanted to be married to someone famous.

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