Actor-comedian Russell Brand’s wife, Laura Gallacher, comes from a famous and wealthy family. Let’s meet her parents and siblings.
English actor, Russell Brand and his author wife Laura Gallacher tied the knot in an intimate church ceremony near their home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, on August 2017.
The nuptials were attended by just friends and family, as well as their then-9-month-old daughter Mabel, and the newlyweds were pictured embracing aboard a steamboat.
How did Russell Brand and Laura Gallacher meet? Russell and Laura were first introduced in 2007 by her sister, Kirsty.
When they first met, Laura was an art student in college while Russell was a TV presenter. “I really fell in love,” she told You magazine of their initial romance. “I’d never experienced love like that before.”
“We met when she was 19 and I was 30. She fully loves me for what I am,” Russell told Stylist. “She’s not interested in the famous person at all.”
Did you know Russell’s father-in-law is a former famous athlete? Although not a household name, Laura comes from a relatively famous family. Here’s what we know about her father, mother, and siblings.
Who is Laura Gallacher?
Laura Gallacher is an author and illustrator with several bestselling books, including The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play: Easy Activities & Creative Craft for Kids and Their Grown-ups, which features 50 easy crafts and activities that both kids and parents can enjoy.
During the pandemic, Russell and Laura tackled several crafts from the book together and posted the videos on Laura’s Instagram.
In March 2022, Russell shared an Instagram tribute celebrating her latest 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 !!!!” he wrote in the caption. “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!!! ”
Russell and Laura run a charity together, The Stay Free Foundation, which helps people with addiction and mental health issues. The couple also created Community, a three-day camping event “about personal awakening and social change,” according to Russell’s website.
The event features musical events, yoga and meditation and all profits go toward the Stay Free Foundation.
Who are Laura Brand’s parents?
Laura Brand was born on June 28, 1987, into a famous family.
Her parents Bernard Gallacher and Lesley Gallacher.
She grew up in Surrey, England, and lived on the Wentworth Estate, one of the most exclusive private estates in the U.K. In fact, one of her neighbors was the late entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth.
Her father, Bernard, was a Scottish golfer who was a Ryder Cup captain for multiple European teams.
Her mother, Lesley is a former model. She modeled the exclusive design made by Wakefield knitwear company Sirdar for the Ryder Cup.
Before Russell and Laura became first-time parents, her dad, Bernard expressed his happiness for the couple.
Does Laura Gallacher have any siblings?
Laura Gallacher is not an only child to her parents. She has celebrity siblings. Her older sister is Kirsty Jane Gallacher and also has a brother named Jamie Gallacher.
She is also a cousin of golfing superstar Stephen Gallacher who followed in his father’s footsteps.
Her elder sister, Kirsty is a Scottish television presenter and model.
Laura’s brother is Jamie Gallacher, is a former Surrey player. He went to Wake Forest University in North Carolina just after Darren Clarke.
Who is Kirsty Gallacher?
Kirsty was born on January 20, 1976, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
She graduated from St. George’s School; London College of Fashion.
By profession, 47-year-old Kirsty is a well-known model and television presenter from the U.K. She began her career at Sky Sports News in 1998 and hosted Kirsty’s Home Videos, RI:SE and Simply the Best before returning to Sky Sports News from 2011–2018.
She was married to rugby player Paul Sampson in 2010 but after five years, the duo divorce. The presenter has previously revealed that her own father, Scottish golfing legend Bernard Gallacher, had his own brush with death in 2013, which prompted her to leave Paul and start a new life.
Even before their separation, they welcomed two sons, the name of one of their children is Oscar Paul Sampson.
How is Kirsty Gallacher related to Russell Brand? Russell Brand and Kirsty Gallacher are related through Laura Gallacher. Laura is married to Russell after the pair tied the knot back in 2017.
Russell and Laura were first introduced back in 2007 by her sister, Kirsty.
Brand said: “We met when she was 19 and I was 30. She fully loves me for what I am. “She’s not interested in the famous person at all.”