‘Obey’: Sinister interview with Russell Brand and ex-wife Katy Perry resurfaces in the wake of rape conviction

A sinister red carpet interview with Katy Perry and Russell Brand in 2010 has resurfaced in the wake of the latter’s rape and sexual assault conviction.

The pop star and convicted comic and media personality met while on a movie set in 2009 and married in a lavish Hindu ceremony in India less than four months after they started dating.

The whirlwind marriage came to an end 14 months later when Brand filed for divorce in December 2011, with Perry later revealing that he’d broken up with her via text message while she was on tour.

In the resurfaced footage, the former couple were attending the Vanity Fair Oscars Party when they were asked about their thoughts on the Academy Awards by a reporter live on air.

WATCH THE INTERVIEW IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE

The interview turned sour when the reporter asked Brand about his thoughts on the ceremony, when Perry chimed in, “You didn’t watch it” – a comment that seemed to strike a nerve with the comedian.

“I did watch the Oscars,” he said, going on to explain his favourite moment from the ceremony.

Still clearly agitated, Brand then gave Perry a look while he pulled out a small black sign that said “Obey” before flashing it her way, causing her to immediately fall silent.

Equally stunned, the reporter went on to ask Perry, “Katy, how do you deal with this guy?”, which was met with hesitation from the pop star who continued to look uncomfortable.

Brand’s commanding badge went on to feature on multiple occasions throughout the evening, where he was photographed holding it.

It comes as the 51-year-old was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault last week.

He was denied bail and is due to be sentenced on Monday.

The resurfaced clip follows reports that Perry is considering revealing the details of their short-lived marriage.

According to the Daily Mail, the pop star has received multiple offers for her story, but she refused to consider anything until Brand’s trial was over.

“She has a lot to say. There is a lot about that marriage which people don’t know,” a source told the outlet. “It was a very dark period in her life.”

“Let’s just say I haven’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011,” Perry – who has not publicly commented on the accusations against her ex-husband – told Vogue in 2013.

“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 explained.

“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.”

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