Make Page Six a Preferred Source Russell Brand’s ex Jemima Goldsmith accused him of abuse after he was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for sexual assault and rape.
“I am in awe of the courageous women who came forward at Brand’s trial, told their stories, testified and ensured justice was done,” the film producer, who dated the actor for a year in 2013, wrote via X Monday.
“I have had my own personal experience of his violence, coercive control and abuse,” she alleged.
Goldsmith, 52, recalled allegedly calling police to have Brand, 51, removed from her home during a violent incident back in 2014.
“I chose not to press charges at the time and not to go public with this, as I was worried about the impact of the press attention on my then-teenage children,” she continued.
The TV personality, who parted ways with Brand around September 2014, says she hasn’t spoken with him since.
“Whilst my pain in relation to this, pales in comparison to what the women have testified in court have suffered, this was a difficult period in my life which has had a lasting impact,” Goldsmith continued.
Additionally, she praised the “courageous woman” who testified against Brand and “ensured justice was done.”
“Over several years, I assisted the journalists who finally exposed him,” the screenwriter continued. “I also undertook to testify in court to his abusiveness, if the newspaper that published the victims’ accounts were ever to be sued.”
Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily.
Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday.
The “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” star raped one woman at his London home in 2009, days after they crossed paths at the Hammersmith Apollo theater, where he performed a comedy show.
The victim claimed they had intercourse before he later raped her anally, stating that he “hurt” and “harmed,” and didn’t stop when asked.
He was also convicted of assaulting a woman by grabbing her breasts while at a London bar in 2004. Around the same time, Brand assaulted women while at London’s Choice FM studio.
The third charge stems from when he unconsensually placed his head on a woman’s groin area during a 2009 Channel 4 project.
Brand had pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. He was sentenced on Monday.
The comedian tied the knot to Laura Gallacher in 2017, and they share three kids together. He was previously married to Katy Perry from 2010 to 2012.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.
Conversation Your voice matters. Discussions are moderated for civility. Read our guidelines here
Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.
In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.
Your post will/might be rejected if it contains:
User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice:
Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!
