How many children does Russell Brand have?
RUSSELL Brand has found fame through his comedy and acting career.
He tends to keep his personal life private, but how many children does he have?
How many children does Russell Brand have?
Russell has two children with his wife Laura Gallacher, with another on the way.
They welcomed their first daughter Mabel in November 2016 and their second, named Peggy, arrived in July 2018.
In June 2023 Brand announced that his wife was pregnant with their third child.
During a revealing interview on Steven Bartlett‘s podcast Diary of a CEO, he confirmed the exciting news.
Steven, who is also known to fans of Dragons’ Den, told the news on Russell’s behalf, saying: “You fell in love and you’ve got two children. You’ve got a third on the way, around the corner. That’s a very special love you have found.”
Russell soon became emotional as he said how fatherhood has transformed him.
He said: “It taught me there is a lot more important in this world than me.
“There’s a lot more important stuff in this world than what I want, think or reckon. It taught me that love is real. It teaches you everything to become a father. All lessons are there.”
Who is Russell Brand married to?
Russell is married to Laura Gallacher, who is TV star Kirsty Gallacher‘s sister.
Laura is known for being an author and illustrator who was born on June 28, 1987.
She is the daughter of golf legend Bernard Gallacher and his wife Lesley.
The sisters grew up on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey, with the plush area previously being the home of Elton John and Cliff Richard.
Laura released her first book, The Joy Journal, in 2020 and has gone on to build a brand of the same name.
She also sells her own dungarees under The Joy Journal umbrella.
How many times has Russell Brand been married?
Russell has been married two times.
Before marrying Laura in 2017, he had been married to pop star Katy Perry.
The pair were married in 2010 before he infamously split up with her just before she was about to perform.
They wed on October 23, 2010, in a traditional Hindu ceremony in India.
On December 30, 2011, Brand announced that they were divorcing after 14 months of marriage.