Who is Russell Brand’s wife Laura Brand and how did they meet? Age difference, children and all we know

British comedian and actor Russell Brand is again making headlines as he was recently charged with r*pe, s*xual assault, and indecent assault by London's Metropolitan Police. Brand has been under investigation since he faced some serious allegations in 2023. The current charges are related to incidents that allegedly took place between 1999 and 2005 and involved four separate women.

Brand is now set to appear in court on May 2. He has previously denied all allegations.

Amid the serious allegations, many are curious to know about the comedian's wife and his family.

For the unversed, Russell Brand is married to Laura Gallacher, now known as Laura Brand. According to Mandatory, she is an art college alumnus who later became a blogger. Besides this, she is also a restaurateur as well as a bestselling author. So far, she has written three books, including The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play: Easy Activities & Creative Craft for Kids and Their Grown-ups, Slow Down and Be Here Now, and The Joy Journal for Grown-ups.

Her books focus on everyday life and things that a person can be grateful for. They also have fun projects for both kids and adults.

Laura Brand is the daughter of Scottish golfer Bernard Gallacher. He has been the Ryder Cup captain several times on the European team. Laura's sister, Kristy Gallacher, is also a well-known personality in England. She is a radio presenter, model, and television personality.

Kristy was the one who introduced Laura and Russell Brand to each other. They briefly first met in 2007 when Laura was 19 years old, while Brand was 37. After dating for some time, they called it quits, as Brand was not ready to commit.

In 2010, Brand married pop star Katy Perry. However, their marriage did not last long, as their divorce was finalized in 2012. During an episode of his podcast Stay Free With Russell Brand, Brand talked about his marriage with Perry and called her an "extraordinary, massive star."

He further revealed the reason behind his divorce from Perry and said,

"The reasons that a marriage didn't work are the normal human reasons marriages don't work, and I have nothing but respect for her."

Following their separation, Russell and Laura reconnected in 2015 and rekindled their romance. Since then, the couple has been together. They tied the knot in 2017 in England.

Laura has previously admitted to falling in love with Brand when they first met. In 2020, during her appearance on the podcast Made By Mammas, Laura Brand revealed that she and her now-husband "immediately knew it was going to be serious." However, they took time to rebuild the foundation of their relationship.

How many children does Russel Brand have?

Russell Brand and Laura Brand share three children. The couple welcomed their eldest daughter, who they named Mabel, in November 2016. Following their wedding, they had their second daughter, Peggy, in July 2018.

The couple have been very private about their lives and do not share pictures of their kids. Brand They hardly even announce the birth of their children. They had their third child in 2023 but have not revealed their kid's name yet.

However, Russell Brand has often mentioned how he enjoys being a father to his kids. He is also often spotted going on walks with their family but has not revealed his kids' faces.