Russell Brand’s personal life revolves around the highs, lows, and transformative moments, with his spouse Laura Gallacher, and their three kids at the center of his quieter, more grounded years. The couple’s story began back in 2007 when Laura, then just 19, was introduced to the 30-year-old comedian by her sister, Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher. Their early romance was intense but short-lived, with Brand later joking on The Wendy Williams Show that he saw the world as “an amusement park made out of org****” at the time.
Their paths diverged as Brand’s fame skyrocketed, leading to his whirlwind marriage to Katy Perry in 2010, a lavish Hindu ceremony near the Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary in Rajasthan. That union, however, unraveled by December 2011 when Brand famously texted Perry to announce their divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Perry later described their relationship as a “tornado,” a period of chaos and friction, while Brand maintained respect for her, calling her an “extraordinary, massive star” during a 2025 podcast episode.
Who Is Russell Brand’s Wife? Meet Laura Gallacher and Their Three Kids
After his divorce, Brand briefly dated singer Geri Halliwell in 2012 and later had a relationship with Jemima Goldsmith from 2013 to 2014. But it was Laura who reentered his life in 2015, a reunion that felt fated. She recounted how a friend dragged her out for a walk after a breakup, and there, standing by a canal in east London, was Brand—as if he’d “organized it.”
This time, both were in different places emotionally. Brand, now sober and spiritually inclined, told Laura he wanted “a quiet life and a family,” which aligned perfectly with her own desires. Their relationship moved quickly yet deliberately.
By November 2016, they welcomed their first daughter, Mabel, and in July 2018, their second, Peggy. A third child, a son, was born in 2023, though his name hasn’t been publicly shared. Brand revealed the pregnancy during an appearance on The Diary of a CEO podcast, where host Steven Bartlett remarked, “You’ve got a third on the way, around the corner. That’s a very special love you have found.”
The couple tied the knot on August 26, 2017, in a low-key ceremony at Remenham Church near their home in Henley-on-Thames, surrounded by friends like Noel Gallagher and Jonathan Ross. Brand, once known for his rockstar antics, embraced domesticity, calling himself “a refugee in my house with this calm, beautiful woman” in a 2017 Guardian interview.
Laura, an art-school graduate turned author and blogger, penned books like The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play and Slow Down and Be Here Now, which Brand proudly promoted on Instagram, joking, “You might not know that my wife writes children’s books because I only talk about myself!!!” Together, they also founded the Stay Free Foundation, supporting addiction recovery, and organized Community, a camping event focused on personal growth and social change.
Despite their seemingly idyllic life, Brand’s past has cast long shadows. In September 2023, a joint investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches accused him of r***, s***** a******, and emotional abuse by four women between 2006 and 2013. Brand denied all allegations, calling them “extremely serious” and “absolutely always consensual.”
By April 2025, the Metropolitan Police charged him with five offences, including r*** and indecent a******, dating back to 1999–2005. Hours before the charges were announced, Brand referenced Laura as his “beloved” life partner on Instagram, contrasting their political differences with Perry’s. Laura, meanwhile, deleted her Instagram account amid the scandal, though she’s remained publicly silent.
Brand’s journey—from addiction and self-destructive behavior to sobriety, spirituality, and family life—reads like a redemption arc, albeit one now under scrutiny. He’s spoken openly about his struggles with ADHD, bipolar disorder, bulimia, and heroin addiction, crediting transcendental meditation and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (he holds a purple belt) for his recovery. His 2024 baptism by Bear Grylls marked another spiritual milestone, yet the allegations have complicated his narrative.
Through it all, Laura and their children have been his anchors. Russell Brand once described fatherhood as teaching him “love is real,” and in a 2017 interview, he marveled at watching Laura sing to their daughter, thinking, “Wow, this is happening. I am the father in this relationship.” Whether their bond withstands the current storm remains to be seen, but for now, Brand’s story is as much about family as it is about fame and fallibility.
