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Coverage dated October 29, 2026

Russell Brand’s Wife Testifies in His Defense at Rape Trial: ‘Caring and Kind’

Headline from Rolling Stone

Laura Brand, who the actor married in 2017 and shares three children with, tells court that he is "a wonderful father to our children and an amazing, attentive husband"

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  1. The Guardian

    Russell Brand’s wife tells court he is ‘amazingly attentive husband’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Giving evidence at her husband’s rape trial, Laura Brand says couple previously split up over his promiscuity Russell Brand’s wife has told a court that they previously split up over his promiscuity but that he was a “wonderful father” and an “amazingly attentive husband”.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Russell Brand’s Wife Testifies in His Defense at Rape Trial: ‘Caring and Kind’ (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Laura Brand, who the actor married in 2017 and shares three children with, tells court that he is "a wonderful father to our children and an amazing, attentive husband"

  3. Fox News

    Russell Brand’s wife defends actor at rape trial while admitting his past monogamy struggles (opens Fox News)

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    Laura Brand opened up about Russell Brand's difficulty with monogamy and their love story amid his ongoing rape and sexual assault trial in court. He has denied all charges.

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