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Katy Perry

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donuttiest · Today 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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Doitfor · Today 17:12

I thought she was kind of cancelled for her Epstein connection, then she popped up for the coronation concert, as she is friendly with the royal family, but really apart from that she's not in the public eye, except the space trip, but that didn't give her a resurgence of fans

TheRoyalEyeroll · Today 17:12

peppapiggg · Today 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

I’ve found the excuses people are making for her silence quite nauseating.

Anarchy99 · Today 17:14

TheRoyalEyeroll · Today 17:12

I’ve found the excuses people are making for her silence quite nauseating.

Yes because the woman is always the one responsible. Apparently, ‘enabling’ is worse than perpetrating the sick crimes

Twoshoesnewshoes · Today 17:15

I actually wasn’t aware of these allegations about KP.
if they’re true, it’s disgusting and she should face full criminal investigation.

Hjsjshsn · Today 17:16

I came across this video - why is she behaving like a four year old. Also what she says about “controlling the …” . I appreciate she is 26 and probably very different now but she comes across so immature and unhinged. m.youtube.com/watch?v=VJWRsIwfxL4&pp=ygUYcnVzc2VsbCBicmFuZCBrYXR5IHBlcnJ50gcJCUcMAYcqIYzv&ra=m

ThaneOfGlamis · Today 17:20

donuttiest · Today 16:46

Choosing to stay ignorant. I'm sure you'd educate yourself if it was a male sleb.

Are you serious? I see one mumsnet thread of accusations I have never heard before and choose not to give an opinion on them. Do you expect people to just join in with the dissing because you claim you read it on the internet?

I have not said I believe her to be all rainbows and unicorns. If there is improper conduct by anyone male or female it should be dealt with properly.

Bigcat25 · Today 17:22

donuttiest · Today 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.

I don't think it's just beacause she's a woman. These things tend to come out many years later after a long period of bad behavior. I'm not excusing her - I don't pay attention to her. Yes assault, is a crime and should be taken seriously, but what RB did was an order of magnitude bigger. (Multiple rapes and coercive control.)

SwampM0nster · Today 17:29

Bigcat25 · Today 17:22

I don't think it's just beacause she's a woman. These things tend to come out many years later after a long period of bad behavior. I'm not excusing her - I don't pay attention to her. Yes assault, is a crime and should be taken seriously, but what RB did was an order of magnitude bigger. (Multiple rapes and coercive control.)

Yes I’ve just looked up the list of allegations against her and to compare them with RB is so disingenuous.

In every case it’s clear she was trying to be silly/goofy/outrageous. Obviously none of it is okay, but to pretend it’s in any way comparable to the sexually motivated predation of someone like RB is just foolish. It’s treated differently because it is hugely different. Of course where she’s acted criminally that should be pursued, but they are NOTHING alike.

Isittimeformynapyet · Today 17:35

donuttiest · Today 16:45

Perfect example of minimising SA and casually forgving SA and disgusting behaviour to dicuss her past boyfriends.

I guess it's too much to open up a discussion on protecting everyone from SA. Nope female perpetrators get a free pass. Shameful.

Can you stop being so cross with us all and just tell us what you know please.

I am only just reading about all this right here, right now in your thread.

letsallchant · Today 17:41

I guess we were due a "women are just as bad" thread. No they're not. What @Bigcat25 and @SwampM0nster said above.

IdentifyingAsAWoollyMammoth · Today 17:49

Createausername1970 · Today 17:06

I don't disagree at all - but I also take it one step further...... To the best of my knowledge, that show was not live, it was recorded. Who at BBC Radio 2 thought it was acceptable to air it?

Yes, Brand and Ross were completely gross and out of order - but someone else allowed it to be aired.

Female controller of Radio 2. She resigned. And very unpopular she was with staff, too.

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