Russell Brand is a British comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality known for his stand-up comedy, film roles, and broadcasting career. He gained recognition as a comedian and MTV presenter before hosting "Big Brother's Big Mouth." Brand transitioned into film, starring in comedies like "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Get Him to the Greek." He's released stand-up specials such as "Messiah Complex" and hosts podcasts like "Stay Free" and "Under the Skin." Brand has received British Comedy Awards and a BAFTA nomination, solidifying his presence in entertainment and media.
The charges brought against Russell Brand in April 2025 related to alleged offences against four women, with the incidents alleged to have occurred in Westminster and Bournemouth between 1999 and 2005.
On 17 September 2023, the Metropolitan Police received an allegation of sexual assault against Russell Brand said to have taken place in Soho, London, in 2003. This alleged incident predates the period of alleged incidents covered in The Sunday Times and Channel 4 investigations.
Following a show in Edinburgh in 2004 after being ejected from The Gilded Balloon, a reviewer stated about Russell Brand that "you'd rather hug him than hit him", as he had embraced recovery by this point.
The charges brought against Russell Brand in April 2025 related to alleged offences against four women, with the incidents alleged to have occurred in Westminster and Bournemouth between 1999 and 2005.
From 2006 Russell Brand received five complaints while he was a BBC radio host and presenter
In 2006, Dannii Minogue accused Russell Brand of sexual harassment after she appeared on his TV show, describing him as a "vile predator" and stating he "wouldn't take no for an answer".
In 2006, television presenter Vanessa Feltz released a clip of her appearance on Russell Brand's TV show where he asked if he could "have it off" with her or her daughters, which left her "deeply offended".
In November 2024, detectives investigated allegations of offences that started in 2006 and continued until 2013.
The investigation into Russell Brand covered sexual misconduct allegations from 2006.
In 2007, Jordan Martin reported that Brand had committed sexual assault and physical and emotional abuse.
In 2007, Lorraine Kelly said she felt uncomfortable during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show after Brand touched her thigh and called her a "slut".
In 2007, Russell Brand showed interest in the Hare Krishna movement and wrote in a Guardian column, "I say Hare Krishna as often as possible, sometimes even when I'm not being filmed".
In 2007, on his BBC Radio 2 comedy show, Russell Brand engaged in an inappropriate exchange with Jimmy Savile, which involved joking about Brand's personal assistant and Savile's preference for her to wear nothing. This exchange was later featured in the 2023 Channel 4 Dispatches documentary.
Russell Brand and Laura Gallacher first dated in 2007, when Gallacher was 19 and Brand was 30.
In 2008, Russell Brand allegedly exposed himself to a woman at the BBC's Los Angeles office, and then laughed about it minutes later on his BBC Radio 2 show. This incident was reported on 21 September 2023.
To 2008 Brand received five complaints while he was a BBC radio host and presenter, over both sexual misconduct and unprofessional workplace behaviour.
In 2009, Russell Brand organised three fundraisers for Focus 12 in London, Dublin and Belfast, and has also acted as a "sponsor" for numerous people during the rehabilitation stage of their treatment process.
Russell Brand first met Katy Perry in mid-2009 when she filmed a cameo for his film Get Him to the Greek, although the cameo was cut from the film. They began dating after meeting again at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in September and got engaged on New Year's Eve 2009.
On 16 September 2010, Russell Brand was arrested on suspected battery charges after he allegedly attacked a paparazzo who blocked his and then-fiancée Katy Perry's way to catch a flight at Los Angeles International Airport.
On 23 October 2010, Russell Brand and Katy Perry married in a Hindu ceremony near the Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary in Rajasthan, India.
In 2010, during the production of the comedy film Arthur (2011), Russell Brand allegedly exposed himself, trapped, and assaulted a woman in a bathroom. A lawsuit was filed against him and Warner Bros. in November 2023.
On 30 December 2011, Russell Brand filed for divorce from Katy Perry, citing irreconcilable differences.
In 2011, Russell Brand served as best man at Noel Gallagher's wedding to Sara MacDonald.
In 2011, the comedy film Arthur was released. During the production in 2010, Russell Brand allegedly exposed himself, trapped, and assaulted a woman in a bathroom. A lawsuit was filed against him and Warner Bros. in November 2023.
On 15 March 2012, an arrest warrant was issued for Russell Brand in New Orleans because of allegations that he had thrown a photographer's mobile phone through a window. Brand was filming a movie in New Orleans at the time of the incident.
In July 2012, Russell Brand and Katy Perry's divorce was finalized. Perry's autobiographical documentary, Katy Perry: Part of Me, showed the couple having conflicting career schedules and Perry not feeling ready to have children.
In 2012, Russell Brand briefly dated singer Geri Halliwell.
In September 2013, Russell Brand was ejected from the GQ Awards after making controversial remarks during his acceptance speech for the "Oracle" award. He referenced sponsor Hugo Boss's historical association with the Nazis and made light of their appearance before being removed for his "offensive" remarks.
In October 2013, Russell Brand guest-edited a special issue of the New Statesman focused on the theme of Revolution. In this issue, he articulated his concerns about environmental destruction due to greed and advocated for a shift in consciousness alongside political and economic reforms for a more sustainable future.
In October 2013, Russell Brand was interviewed by Jeremy Paxman on BBC's Newsnight. During the interview, Brand criticized the British political system, discouraged voting, and discussed his idea of revolution.
In November 2013, The Sun printed a story alleging that Russell Brand had been unfaithful to Jemima Khan, leading to libel damages being awarded to Brand in May 2014.
In 2013, Russell Brand guest-edited The New Statesman.
In November 2024, detectives investigated allegations of offences that started in 2006 and continued until 2013.
The investigation into Russell Brand covered sexual misconduct allegations up to 2013.
In January 2014, Russell Brand was invited to participate in an interview by the Cambridge Union Society. Also in 2014, Brand launched his YouTube series 'The Trews: True News with Russell Brand'.
In May 2014, Russell Brand received libel damages from The Sun after the paper had printed a story in November 2013 alleging that he had been unfaithful to Jemima Khan. Brand said he would be donating the unspecified damages to the Hillsborough Justice Campaign.
In June 2014, Russell Brand participated in the People's Assembly Against Austerity in London, addressing a crowd of approximately 50,000 people. He criticized the political establishment and called for a reclaiming of power by the people.
In September 2014, Russell Brand and Jemima Khan ended their relationship.
In October 2014, around the time of his book release, John Lydon (Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols) criticized Russell Brand's advocacy of non-voting, calling it "the most idiotic thing I've ever heard".
In the October 2014 issue of Vanity Fair, Russell Brand addressed the allegations of misogyny made against him.
In November 2014, a YouGov poll indicated that Russell Brand was perceived as having the most negative influence on political debate among a selection of celebrities. The poll revealed that 60% of participants disliked him, while 28% liked him.
On 2 December 2014, Russell Brand joined East London residents in a protest against rent increases at the New Era housing estate. During the protest, a Channel 4 News reporter questioned Brand about his own property value, leading to Brand calling the reporter "snide," and the clip went viral.
In 2014, former girlfriend Jordan Martin accused Russell Brand of sexual assault and physical and emotional abuse during their relationship in 2007, including an alleged assault at the Lowry Hotel in Salford.
In January 2015, during Channel 4's 'Big Fat Anniversary Quiz', Russell Brand insulted politician Ed Balls, who then called Brand a "pound shop Ben Elton".
In March 2015, Russell Brand announced he would use money from his 'Revolution' book to open the Trew Era Cafe in Hackney, London, which would employ recovering drug addicts; the cafe opened on March 26, 2015.
In March 2015, the film documentary 'Brand: A Second Coming,' reflecting on Russell Brand's journey into political activism, premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas.
On 24 April 2015, 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' a documentary produced by Russell Brand and directed by Michael Winterbottom, had its international premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film examines the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and global economic inequality.
On 29 April 2015, eight days before the 2015 UK general election, Russell Brand published an interview with Labour leader Ed Miliband on The Trews. The following day Brand released an interview with Green Party leaders and advised people to vote Green.
In 2015, Russell Brand shifted his stance on voting, endorsing the Labour Party and later Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour Party leadership election. He admitted uncertainty about the reality of a Labour government but stressed the importance of decisive action.
Since 2015, Russell Brand has been in a relationship with Laura Gallacher. They had first dated in 2007.
In November 2016, Russell Brand and Laura Gallacher's first daughter was born.
Since 2016, Russell Brand has been training in the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has earned a purple belt in the discipline. He credits the art with improving his life in several ways.
On 26 August 2017, Russell Brand married Laura Gallacher in Henley-on-Thames.
At the time of his 2017 wedding, Russell Brand lived near Henley-on-Thames and owned The Crown Inn pub in Pishill.
Speaking to The Guardian in 2017, Russell Brand stated he believed in a Higher Power as described by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
In July 2018, Russell Brand and Laura Gallacher had a second daughter.
In 2018, the Focus 12 drug treatment programme and rehabilitation charity, of which Russell Brand was a patron after his own use of the service, closed.
In 2018, while filming a programme with Brand, Katherine Ryan reportedly made remarks to Brand, indicating he was a "sexual predator"; these remarks were not broadcast.
In early 2019, The Sunday Times began inquiries after being made aware of allegations of sexual misconduct made against Russell Brand.
In 2020, an allegation was made against Russell Brand, which he vehemently denied at the time; however, his agent, Tavistock Wood, later stated they felt horribly misled.
In September 2021, Russell Brand told people attending his tour how they could bypass COVID-19 safety measures.
In September 2022, after YouTube removed one of his videos due to its policy on medical misinformation, Russell Brand moved his channel to Rumble, launching a new daily live show, 'Stay Free with Russell Brand'.
In November 2022, Katherine Ryan reiterated her comments on Louis Theroux Interviews, stating that she had informed Russell Brand to his face that he was a predator and that she and many others believed he was a perpetrator of sexual assault, though she did not name him due to potential legal repercussions.
In 2022, Channel 4's Dispatches began working with The Sunday Times and The Times to investigate the allegations.
In 2022, Russell Brand reacted to the World Health Organization's meetings on the pandemic treaty, saying "Your democracy is fucking finished" and that the world had "lapsed into a terrible technocratic, globalist agenda".
In March 2023, Finn McRedmond of The New Statesman described Russell Brand as having melded his "trad-socialist values" with "all the suspicions and anxieties of the new American right".
On 16 September 2023, Russell Brand performed at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, expressing gratitude for support but acknowledging his inability to discuss certain issues. Subsequently, on 18 September 2023, the remaining tour dates were postponed, and Brand was dropped by his agent, Tavistock Wood, due to accusations of being misled.
On 16 September 2023, allegations were published from four women anonymously, accusing Brand of sexual assaults, and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, following the joint investigation.
On 21 September 2023, a woman accused Russell Brand of exposing himself to her at the BBC's Los Angeles office in 2008, and then laughing about it minutes later on his BBC Radio 2 show.
In November 2023, a woman accused Russell Brand of exposing himself and later trapping and assaulting her in a bathroom during the production in 2010 of the comedy film Arthur (2011). On 3 November 2023, the lawsuit was filed against Brand under New York's Adult Survivors Act, with Warner Bros. and others involved in Arthur's production also named as defendants.
On 19 November 2023, Russell Brand was questioned by police in connection with alleged sexual assaults.
In 2023, Russell Brand's son with Laura Gallacher was born. It was confirmed in January 2024.
In 2023, The exchange between Brand and Savile in 2007 was featured in the Channel 4 Dispatches documentary Russell Brand: In Plain Sight.
In January 2024, Russell Brand confirmed that his son with Laura Gallacher was born in 2023.
On April 28, 2024, Russell Brand became a Christian and was water baptised by Bear Grylls.
On 15 May 2024, Russell Brand performed a comedy set at a campaign event for presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. Brand was paid around $70,000 for his performance.
In July 2024, Russell Brand attended the Republican National Convention.
In November 2024, detectives investigating allegations of offences between 2006 and 2013 sent the Crown Prosecution Service a file of evidence so the prosecutors could consider bringing charges against him.
On 6 February 2025, Russell Brand was sued for sexual abuse at the High Court of Justice in London.
On 4 April 2025, Russell Brand was charged by Metropolitan Police with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault. The charges related to alleged offences against four women, with the incidents alleged to have occurred in Westminster and Bournemouth between 1999 and 2005.
On 7 April 2025, news outlets reported Russell Brand to be the subject (among others) of a previously mentioned civil action case filed in New York state, accusing him of sexual assault whilst intoxicated, whilst filming Arthur. The plaintiff alleged Brand "exposed his genitalia to her and followed her to a bathroom while intoxicated on set and assaulted her".
While a delay request by Russell Brand's legal team was rejected, the deadline to submit his deposition for the US lawsuit has been extended to 30 October 2025.
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