Russell Brand has admitted to failing to handle his marriage to Katy Perry, which lasted from 2010 to 2012. During an appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, Brand admitted that he felt inadequate and insecure about his relationship with Perry and that he put her under unnecessary pressure and strain. He also mentioned that he stays in touch with Perry's parents, Keith and Mary, and feels sympathy with her recent allegations of sexual assault. Perry's rep has denied these allegations.