Russell Brand Files for Divorce from Katy Perry

Russell Brand has filed for divorce from Katy Perry ... TMZ has learned.

In the docs, filed in L.A., Brand cites "irreconcilable differences." The two were married Oct. 23, 2010 in India. They have no kids.

The divorce docs say there are "community property assets" -- it's a sign there might not be a prenup, or if there is one it doesn't cover all of the earnings and other assets they accumulated.

The docs do not give a date the couple separated.

Russell has released a statement, claiming, "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."

Russell proposed to Katy in India on New Year's Eve 2009 -- nearly two years ago ... to the day.

Sources had told TMZ the couple was having problems, evidenced by the fact that they spent Christmas apart and neither was wearing a wedding ring.

Although it's not 100%, based on what we now know it appears Brand may have blindsided Perry by filing the divorce petition.

Russell appeared on "Ellen" just this month, slamming divorce rumors (below) -- claiming, "I'm really happily married ... I’m married to Katy. Perpetually, until death do us part was the pledge. I’m still alive."


http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/30/katy-perry-divorce-russell-brand/

I actually thought they would make it.

I guessed this one from the beginning sad to say.

Bummer to read this. Well at least they made it to a year! geez

I read an article that said he has a lot of past issues and that her parents didn't like him. Who knows...I always thought they looked good together...like they fit together and probably understood each other. Divorce is sad, luckily no kids involved.

I wish I could remember who said it, but it was someone in a longtime Hollywood marriage. She was asked why they made it so long when others didn't.
Her answer was "don't get divorced"

I took that to mean that too many just give up and don't try to work things out.

I kind of saw this coming, there have been lots of signs lately, but I initially thought they would make it as well. He seemed to love her so much.

I am a little surprised by this. I thought that they both were just wacky enough that they fit each other. I thought at first that it was an odd pairing, but after seeing interviews with both of them, I kind of got it. I find Katy Perry just as strange as Russell.