Russell Brand convicted of rape, sexual assault – See his life before the verdict

Russell Brand appears onstage during MTV's "Total Request Live" at the MTV Times Square Studios on April 15, 2008, in New York City.

Host Russell Brand performs onstage at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on the Paramount Studios lot on Sept. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Russell Brand attends a signing of his DVD "Scandalous: Live at the O2" at HMV, Oxford Street on Nov. 13, 2009, in London.

Kristen Bell, left, and Russell Brand in a scene from the 2008 movie "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."

In this handout photo provided by MTV, comedian Russell Brand answers phones at the "Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief" telethon on Jan. 22, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Katy Perry arrives with Russell Brand for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011. Brand and Perry wed in 2010. The comedian issued a statement in December 2011 announcing that he had filed for divorce 14 months after the pair were wed in India, saying that "I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends." Perry, in an interview published in the July 2013 edition of Vogue magazine, tells it differently. "He's a very smart man, and I was in love with him when I married him," she told the magazine, adding: "Let's just say I haven't heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me Dec. 31, 2011."

Aldous (Russell Brand) performs in a scene from the 2010 comedy "Get Him to the Greek."

Aldous (Russell Brand) performs to an ecstatic crowd in a scene from "Get Him to the Greek."

Russell Brand arrives at the Staples Center for the 2011 Grammy Awards on Feb. 11, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Russell Brand, Susanne Bier and Helen Mirren pose in the photo room at the 83rd annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Brand and Mirren starred together in "The Tempest" and the 2011 remake of "Arthur."

Russell Brand attends a press conference before the Australian premiere of "Arthur," at The Ivy on April 14, 2011, in Sydney.

Comedian Russell Brand on stage at "SiriusXM's Town Hall With Ringo Starr" at the Troubadour on Jan. 30, 2012, in West Hollywood, California.

Russell Brand of the television show "Russell Brand" speaks during the FX portion of the 2012 Winter TCA Press Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on Jan. 15, 2012, in Pasadena, California.

Russell Brand as Lonny in a scene from the 2012 film "Rock of Ages.“

Russell Brand addresses an anti-austerity rally in Parliament Square in London on June 21, 2014. The People's Assembly campaign group organizes the demonstration to highlight the impact on communities and workers of the coalition's cuts.

Russell Brand takes part in a discussion at Esquire Townhouse, Carlton House Terrace on Oct. 14, 2017, in London.

Russell Brand participates in a discussion at Esquire Townhouse, Carlton House Terrace on Oct. 14, 2017, in London.

Host Russell Brand speaks onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Aerosmith at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 24, 2020, in Los Angeles.

Russell Brand attends the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Russell Brand departs Westminster Magistrates Court in London on May 2, 2025. Brand was bailed by a London court after he appeared to face five charges of rape and other sexual offenses.

Russell Brand, accompanied by wife Laura Brand, arrives at court ahead of his trial, where he faces rape and sexual assault charges at Southwark Crown Court on Oct. 12, 2026, in London.

Russell Brand arrives for the start of his trial at Southwark Crown Court in south London on Oct. 12, 2026, after pleading not guilty to three charges of rape, indecent assault, and three counts of sexual assault.

Russell Brand and his wife, Laura, leave Southwark Crown Court as the jury begins considering the verdicts in his rape and sexual assault trial, in south London on Nov. 3, 2026.

British comedian and actor Russell Brand and his wife, Laura, arrive at the Southwark Crown Court as his rape and sexual assault trial continues in south London on Nov. 4, 2026.

Russell Brand and wife Laura arrive at Southwark Crown Court on Nov. 4, 2026 in London.

Russell Brand and wife Laura arrive at Southwark Crown Court on Nov. 4, 2026, in London.

Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on Nov. 5, 2026, in London.

Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on Nov. 5, 2026, in London.