Katy Perry’s alarming nickname for her ex-husband Russell Brand has been revealed amid rape and sexual assault allegations surrounding the British comedian.
Piers Morgan recalled in The sun the nickname given by the singer to the famous TV presenter after attempting to interview the Roar hitmaker in 2013.
The journalist then revealed to Russell that he had heard from the singer herself that she had nicknamed her ex-husband Rasputin.
Rasputin means “debauched” in Russian and is the historical figure known for seducing women.
He had a major influence at the Russian court in the 1900s, but was known as “Russia’s greatest love machine”.
Nickname: Katy Perry’s alarming nickname for Russell Brand has been revealed amid rape and sexual assault allegations surrounding her ex-husband as the singer remains silent on the accusations.
Rasputin: The journalist revealed to Russell during the interview that he had heard from the singer herself that she had nicknamed her ex-husband Rasputin
When Piers revealed the nickname to Russell, the star was “thrilled” by the label.
The couple married in October 2010, but the comedian filed for divorce from Katy – who was on tour at the time – in December 2011, after just 14 months of marriage.
Upon hearing the nickname, Russell said: “He was a pretty powerful guy, he could manipulate people with his eyes. »
Russell’s alleged victims noted a “glazed look” in the star’s eyes that they noticed during moments of sexual assault.
A woman who accused Russell of raping her against the wall of her Los Angeles home in 2012 described the assault in the following words.
“I’m stuck under the board and he’s pushing me. He is much taller than me. And he has that glassy look again. And I can’t move. And I said to him, “Come down, come down.”
Speaking to Piers, Brand continued: “I love Rasputin… he was fine, wasn’t he… a mad monk with magical and mystical powers, preying on everyone, drinking and fighting.”
Rasputin is said to have relieved the son of Tsar Nicholas II, who had hemophilia, as he bled uncontrollably.
Upon hearing the nickname, Russell said: “He was a pretty powerful guy, he could manipulate people with his eyes.”
Breakup: the couple married in October 2010, but the actor filed for divorce from Katy – who was on tour at the time – in December 2011, after only 14 months of marriage.
Meanwhile, outside court, he said that sex with him had a healing effect and it was rumored that he had an affair with the tsar’s wife, Alexandra.
So far, Katy has remained silent about the allegations surrounding Russell following his arrest. accused of a series of lurid allegations from four women, including rape and sexual assault.
He vehemently denies the allegations, which were first reported by Channel 4’s Dispatches and the Sunday Times.
Piers revealed how he attempted to interview his ex-wife at a Vanity Fair party in Washington DC in 2013.
Katy wasn’t ready to talk about the marriage breakdown at the time, but reportedly said: “Because you’re going to bring the truth out of me, and I’m just not ready to tell you the truth. In fact, I’m not sure I’m ready to admit the truth to myself.
“You Brits are all the same, so confident… The problem is, I find it irresistible. I like the British… Well, not all of them – not Rasputin, obviously.
Although Katy has continued to post unrelated content on her social media, she has yet to respond to these allegations.
She told Vogue earlier this month: “I felt very responsible for how that story ended, but then I discovered the real truth, which I can’t necessarily divulge because I keep it locked away in my safe for rainy days.”
Defending himself: The comedian vehemently denies the allegations, which were first reported by Channel 4’s Dispatches and the Sunday Times.
Staying silent: Katy shared her first post on Instagram on Tuesday since the allegations came to light over the weekend, but has not commented on the accusations.
Katy shared her first Instagram post on Tuesday since the allegations came to light over the weekend.
Avoiding any mention of her ex-husband Brand, Perry shared photos of her new line of cowboy boots, including a photo of her posing on a scooter.
The caption read: “Scootin n bootin,” as she kept a dignified silence on the matter, having previously admitted that she knew “the truth” about Brand.
Speaking to Vogue, she said at the time: “He’s a very intelligent man and I was in love with him when I married him.
“Let’s just say I haven’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me on December 31, 2011.”