Before his relationship with pop star Katy Perry, comedian Russell Brand briefly dated his now-wife Laura Gallacher.
After splitting from Perry, Brand reconnected with Gallacher, and the pair tied the knot in 2017.
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall actor and Gallacher have since welcomed three children: daughters Mabel and Peggy in 2016 and 2018, respectively, and a son in 2023.
Brand made headlines after multiple women accused him of sexual assault, rape and emotional abuse, with the allegations spanning from 1999 to 2013. Brand entered a not guilty plea and denied the accusations before being tried on seven sexual offense charges. In November 2026, Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.
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When Did Brand and Gallacher First Meet?
Brand and Gallacher met in 2007. They were introduced by her sister, TV and radio broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher.
“We met when she was 19 and I was 30,” Brand recalled to Stylist in 2016. “She fully loves me for what I am. She’s not interested in the famous person at all. I’ve given up trying to make her interested.”
The two briefly dated at the time before splitting. (Brand went on to wed Perry in 2010 and ended their marriage 14 months later via text message.)
Brand and Gallacher reconnected in 2015, when they ran into each other on the street.
“My ex had literally moved out of our flat that day and I was heartbroken, with mascara running down my face,” Gallacher told Grazia in 2020. “A friend dragged me out on a walk to the canal in east London, where I’d never been in my life, and as we came on to the footpath Russell was standing there, like he’d organized it.”
When Did Brand and Gallacher Get Married?
Brand and Gallacher tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in 2017. The ceremony was held in a church near their home in Henley-on-Thames, England.
Among famous attendees like Oasis guitarist and singer Noel Gallagher, comedian David Baddiel and British TV host Jonathan Ross, the event was also attended by their daughter Mabel.
How Many Children Do Brand and Gallacher Have?
The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Mabel, in November 2016. Their second child, daughter Peggy, was born in July 2018. In June 2023, Brand announced that they were expecting their third child, explaining how his life has changed since claiming the father title.
“It’s taught me there is a lot more important in this world than me,” he said. “It taught me that love is real. It teaches you everything to become a father. All lessons are there.”
The pair welcomed their third child, a son, that same year.
What Is Gallacher’s Job?
Gallacher has published several bestselling books, including The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play: Easy Activities & Creative Craft for Kids and their Grown-ups.
In March 2022, Brand celebrated the release of his wife’s book Slow Down and Be Here Now.
“You might not know that my wife @thejoyjournal writes children books thats because I only talk about myself !!!! But this book she wrote teaching children to be present in the moments and appreciate nature, is fantastic. And god knows if you are a parent you need it!!! 💜,” Brand captioned the post.
Aside from her writing endeavors, Gallacher also runs a charity with her husband. The Stay Free Foundation helps people with addiction and mental health issues.
Was Gallacher Present When Brand Was Sentenced?
When Brand was sentenced in November 2026, he reportedly showed no emotion and had a brief exchange with his wife. Before he was taken away, Brand said, “We’ll be OK.”
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