Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s Friends ‘Shocked’ by Divorce
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Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Fans were caught off guard by the announcement December 30 that Katy Perry and Russell Brand were divorcing, but it turns out that even the couple’s friends were surprised at the news.
A source who reportedly knows Katy and Russell tells People magazine, “I was shocked when I found out. I was really surprised that Russell filed for divorce so quickly — especially at Christmas time.” The source added, “I thought they would be together for a long time. Maybe not forever, but definitely not just 14 months.”
What is it about their relationship that indicated that Katy and Russell would last? Says the source, “They were always laughing. They were very affectionate, always holding hands. They seemed like they were really in love.” And yet another source tells People that Katy and Russell “took marriage very seriously,” adding, “These aren’t people who give up. I always thought they would work on their marriage if they had trouble.”
More details on the divorce will appear in People‘s new issue, on newsstands Friday.
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