Who is Laura Gallacher? Russell Brand’s wife sticks by comedian as rape trial begins
With Russell Brand's rape trial under way in a London court, the spotlight has fallen not just on the star himself but also his wife of nine years, Laura Gallacher, who is standing firmly by his side.
Dressed in a chocolate brown trouser suit by American designer Veronica Beard, Laura, 38, was pictured holding her husband's hand as they arrived at Southwark Crown Court for the start proceedings this week.
The 51-year-old comedian and actor is accused of groping women and forcing them into sexual acts, in allegations spanning 10 years from 1999 to 2009. Brand denies all the charges.
Laura wasn't with her husband at court on Tuesday, when jury selection was wrapped up, but was by his side as the prosecution opened its case against her man on Wednesday morning.
She was again not pictured arriving with the star on Thursday, but is expected to make regular appearances by her husband's side as the trial, expected to last 10 weeks, unfolds.
An associate reportedly told the Daily Mail: "It isn’t going to be easy, but they are determined to get through this.
"Laura is absolutely besotted with Russell, she always has been. Being there for day one was a must for her."
Russell Brand arrives with wife Laura Gallacher at Southwark Crown Court for the start of his trial on Wednesday, October 14 AFP/Getty Who is Laura Gallacher? The 38-year-old is an author and illustrator who has been married to Russell Brand since 2017.
Growing up in Surrey on the Wentworth estate, she began a career in restaurant and nightclub management after studying art at University.
Her father is the Scottish retired professional golfer Bernard Gallacher, who captained the European Ryder Cup team three times, in 1991, 1993 and 1995.
Her sister is Kirsty Gallacher, who was a long-term presenter on Sky Sports.
Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 PA How did she meet Russell Brand? The couple had dated briefly before Brand’s first marriage to Katy Perry, when he was an up-and-coming comedian.
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