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Katy Perry

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donuttiest · 10/11/2026 14:49

On the back of the whole Russell Brand trial, David Walliams is under the spot light...and now even Jonathon Ross has a thread started (is he next) and it got me thinking...

what about Katy Perry? She has multiple incidences of documented sexual misconduct againt young lads (TV show and music video) where clearly there was a power imbalance.

Ruby Rose reported her rubbing her vagina in her face. I recall at the time mumsnet posters were saying it was 'gross'. Imagine downplaying someone being sexually assaulted by simply saying it was gross behaviour?

I have expected Katy Perry to have been cancelled by now or at the very least for the Brand trial to have thrown light back on to her past behaviour.

However, seemingly her gender lets her off the hook, and she continues to enjoy a fruitful career, but why?

I've seen MN posters display sympathy towards KP during the RB saga but I'm wondering why people are happy to look the other way when it comes to her conduct?

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ThaneOfGlamis · 10/11/2026 16:35

Danhausenrocks · 10/11/2026 14:55

Does she continue to enjoy a fruitful career? All I ever see about her is that her last few records have flopped, she (rightfully) got lambasted for cos playing as an astronaut...She's very much seen as a 'has been' these days.

Why is it right that she receives criticism for space tourism? The overwhelming majority of space tourists have been male and I have never heard one of them being criticised at a personal level.

I know nothing about any accusations of improper conduct by her for.other reasons, so not commenting on those.

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donuttiest · 10/11/2026 16:31

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 10/11/2026 16:19

Didn’t Katy Perry also fingerbang Anna Kendrick’s cleavage?

Her and Brand deserved each other.

Yeah. Her whole interation there was very weird. She was very physical and constantly touching Anna and her hair and you could tell Anna was uncomfortable but Katy ignored that and persisted. Clearly KP is a bit of a deviant but thus far has escaped the same levels of revulsation due to being a woman.

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donuttiest · 10/11/2026 16:26

Anarchy99 · 10/11/2026 16:17

Firstly it is SEX not gender (at least use the correct term if you are going to try to start nasty rumours)

Second, I’m sure you know a lot about this so can produce the relevant evidence?

Btw the JR thread was hidden while MN take a look

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Yes it was hidden but it didn't stop dozens of people gossiping and laying baseless accusations.

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donuttiest · 10/11/2026 16:22

Arlanymor · 10/11/2026 16:01

I wonder why you didn’t mention the Australian police are investigating this allegation as we speak. She’s not been let off the hook. You are telling half a story to be sensational. If you can be bothered to report allegations, then please be bothered to look up the latest on the case and report it. But of course I know why, not such a good story when you give both sides is it? I don’t give two hoots about Perry, but I do care about due course and police investigations.

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I'm not being sensationalist, I'm pointing out double standards. Katy Perry has been proven to have commited acts of sexual misconduct ..there's literally tv footage of it. Yet she continues to enjoy a healthy career.

She's been accused of vile SA and although it's getting investigated there's very little new coverage and instead she gets viewed as a victim as people only remember he as the spouse of RB, as opposed to a proven perpetrator of sexual crimes herself.

Even on MN posters are flooding a thread on JR to comment despite no investigation or allegations against him. It's clear double standards. Male pepetrators are being brought to justice which is great but female perpetrators simply aren't viewed in the same light and get away with it with no career damage.

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TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 10/11/2026 16:19

Didn’t Katy Perry also fingerbang Anna Kendrick’s cleavage?

Her and Brand deserved each other.

Anarchy99 · 10/11/2026 16:17

Firstly it is SEX not gender (at least use the correct term if you are going to try to start nasty rumours)

Second, I’m sure you know a lot about this so can produce the relevant evidence?

Btw the JR thread was hidden while MN take a look

NoNonsense79 · 10/11/2026 16:14

My expectation would be that there is investigation, reporting, and if it meets threshold legal action of the same diligence I would expect from the investigation of anyone who behaves inappropriately. It’s highly unusual for a woman to behave that way so you would think investigative journalists would be very keen to go for this.

FancyKitten · 10/11/2026 16:13

J-Lo was dragged into the P Diddy stuff, and Beyoncé into the Jay Z stuff. Katy Perry will now go through similar, I expect…

Arlanymor · 10/11/2026 16:01

donuttiest · 10/11/2026 14:49

On the back of the whole Russell Brand trial, David Walliams is under the spot light...and now even Jonathon Ross has a thread started (is he next) and it got me thinking...

what about Katy Perry? She has multiple incidences of documented sexual misconduct againt young lads (TV show and music video) where clearly there was a power imbalance.

Ruby Rose reported her rubbing her vagina in her face. I recall at the time mumsnet posters were saying it was 'gross'. Imagine downplaying someone being sexually assaulted by simply saying it was gross behaviour?

I have expected Katy Perry to have been cancelled by now or at the very least for the Brand trial to have thrown light back on to her past behaviour.

However, seemingly her gender lets her off the hook, and she continues to enjoy a fruitful career, but why?

I've seen MN posters display sympathy towards KP during the RB saga but I'm wondering why people are happy to look the other way when it comes to her conduct?

I wonder why you didn’t mention the Australian police are investigating this allegation as we speak. She’s not been let off the hook. You are telling half a story to be sensational. If you can be bothered to report allegations, then please be bothered to look up the latest on the case and report it. But of course I know why, not such a good story when you give both sides is it? I don’t give two hoots about Perry, but I do care about due course and police investigations.

HundredMilesAnHour · 10/11/2026 15:59

peppapiggg · 10/11/2026 14:56

Katy has annoyed me by a while ago saying at some point she will tell her truth about her marriage to brand, yeah when you’re even more irrelevant and need to make some cash you mean? She should’ve spoke up a long time ago if she knows anything about the kind of guy he was

Isn’t she planning to tell her side of the Brand story in a book / documentary? I believe that’s the alleged plan. I assume that will be quickly brought forward if it’s not already well underway so she can make as much £££ from it as possible.

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donuttiest · 10/11/2026 15:56

Her old singles/abums had a resurrgence in the charts, she's toured most of 2026 including headlining some major summer festivals.

I would say that's pretty conclusive evidence that people are happy to overlook her commited sexual assault and sexual misconduct against people,

Even the poster above simply describes her as cringe. People simply don't care or downplay sexual assaults commited by females. It's pretty disgusting. SA is SA it shouldn't be ignored or minimised just because the person committing it is a woman.

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peppapiggg · 10/11/2026 14:56

Danhausenrocks · 10/11/2026 14:55

Does she continue to enjoy a fruitful career? All I ever see about her is that her last few records have flopped, she (rightfully) got lambasted for cos playing as an astronaut...She's very much seen as a 'has been' these days.

No, she’s very much cringe these days !

peppapiggg · 10/11/2026 14:56

Katy has annoyed me by a while ago saying at some point she will tell her truth about her marriage to brand, yeah when you’re even more irrelevant and need to make some cash you mean? She should’ve spoke up a long time ago if she knows anything about the kind of guy he was

Danhausenrocks · 10/11/2026 14:55

Does she continue to enjoy a fruitful career? All I ever see about her is that her last few records have flopped, she (rightfully) got lambasted for cos playing as an astronaut...She's very much seen as a 'has been' these days.

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