Russell Brand’s Age Gap With Wife Laura Is Larger Than We Thought

Russell Brand and Laura Gallacher met at very different points in their lives, both age and career-wise. In an interview with Stylist, Brand stated that he first laid eyes on his future wife in 2007 when she was still a teenager. According to the comedian, Laura was 19 at the time and he was 30. Laura was an ambitious art student attending college. Meanwhile, Brand, an emerging personality on TV and radio, was hosting a segment on BBC Radio 2. It’s largely speculated that Laura’s sister, TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher, was the one who introduced Laura to Brand. The feeling of attraction was mutual, and they began dating shortly thereafter.

The romance fizzled out not long after it began. A newly single Brand became romantically involved with singer Katy Perry in 2008, and two years later, they were married. You might think Brand and Laura’s age difference played a role in their breakup, but Brand has since placed the blame squarely on himself.