Russell Brand, awaiting trial on rape and sexual assault charges, admits to sex with 16-year-old girl in 2000s ^11.5%

Los Angeles Times - By Alexandra Del Rosario - 4/23/2026, 7:29 PM

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Russell Brand, the British comedian and actor who has been accused by multiple women of rape and sexual assault, said his sexual flings amid the height of his fame in the early aughts included sleeping with a 16-year-old girl. Brand confirmed the relationship to Megyn Kelly on the the latest episode of her eponymous podcast and YouTube... more