Russell Brand is a father of two and shares his kids with his spouse Laura Gallacher. The couple are expecting their third child together. Let’s meet their children.
Russell Brand is a comedian, actor, podcaster and presenter.
After launching into the stand-up comedy circuit in the 2000s, Brand went on to also star in a number of movies and television shows.
Brand became a popular British television star by appearing on Big Brother and hosting his own talk show and numerous other series, and in 2008 shot to fame worldwide as the rocker Aldous Snow in the hit comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008).
Aside from this, Brand is also an author – having written a number of books, including his first autobiography, My Booky Wook, and one specifically written for children.
His written work also includes the titles Booky Wook 2: This Time It’s Personal, Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions, Revolution, and Mentors: How to Help and Be Helped.
Known for his flamboyant, loquacious style and manner, Brand has received three British Comedy Awards: Best Newcomer, Best Live Stand-Up, and the award for Outstanding Contribution to Comedy.
Of all his wins and huge net worth, him being a father will be his ultimate achievement. So, how many kids does he have? Here’s everything we know.
How many children does Russell Brand have?
Russell Brand is a father of two. He has two children – all daughters. The names of his kids are Mabel Brand and Peggy Brand.
He shares all of his children with his spouse of 6 years, Laura Gallacher.
Brand became a first-time father at age 41. At the time, his Laura was 29 years old.
In November 2016, Russell and Laura welcomed their first child together, daughter Mabel. Their second daughter, Peggy, was born in July 2018.
In June 2023, Russell shared that their family would be growing by one more while appearing on The Diary of a CEO. “You fell in love and you’ve got two children. You’ve got a third on the way, around the corner. That’s a very special love you have found,” host Steven Bartlett said, which Russell then confirmed.
What has Russell Brand said about his children?
“A lot of the clichés have been really true,” Russell told Men’s Health in March 2021 about being a father. “It’s really joyful and exhausting. And when they’re asleep, it’s magic, man.”
He went on to say, “I now have no doubt what the most important things are. I would have to make a really deliberate choice now to care about other stuff.”
The couple have been very private when it comes to their children, but the comedian has been candid about how much he enjoys parenting. “I love being a new father,” he said on Today. “She’s so beautiful and so glorious and so full of joy and love,” he told host Megyn Kelly of his daughter Mabel.
He went on to joke, “she’s a vicious, vindictive, villainous little character,” before sharing that she has a habit of grabbing onto his chest hair and pulling. “Her first word was ‘Ow’ because it’s what she hears me saying all the time,” he said.
According to Laura, he’s also a very doting dad. Speaking to You magazine, she shared, “Russell’s energy is unbelievable. In a way, it’s fantastic because he’s so playful and involved.”