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Inside life of Russell Brand’s wife with famous sister and dad who ‘begged’ her to leave

Russell Brand's wife Laura has supported him throughout his court proceedings.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:29 PM
Inside life of Russell Brand’s wife with famous sister and dad who ‘begged’ her to leave
Key Things to Know
  • Russell Brand was sentenced to over 10 years in prison following his conviction for rape and sexual assault.
  • Brand's wife Laura, daughter of former European Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher, supported him throughout his trial.
  • Bernard Gallacher reportedly held strong reservations regarding the couple's relationship and their 12-year age gap.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. His wife, Laura Brand, supported him throughout the proceedings and provided character evidence during the trial. Laura comes from a prominent sporting family, as her father is former European Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher.

Bernard Gallacher previously expressed deep concerns regarding the couple's relationship and age gap, reportedly urging his daughter to leave Brand when they initially dated. Laura, whose sister is television and radio presenter Kirsty Gallacher, reportedly plans to remain in the United Kingdom to support Brand while he serves his prison sentence.

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