Who is Russell Brand’s wife Laura Gallacher?
LAURA Gallacher was no stranger to fame before marrying Russell Brand.
Being related to Kirsty Gallacher gave her an insight into the life of showbiz - here's everything to know about her.
Who is Laura Gallacher?
Laura Gallacher is an author and illustrator, born on June 28, 1987.
She is the daughter of golf legend Bernard Gallacher and his wife Lesley and is the sister TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher.
The Gallacher sisters grew up on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey, the plush area previously being the home of Elton John and Cliff Richard.
Laura released her first book, The Joy Journal, in 2020 and has gone on to build a brand of the same name.
The entrepreneur also sells her own dungarees under The Joy Journal umbrella.
On her official website, Laura says: "The Joy Journal is about creativity, colour, individuality and fun.
"These dungarees are an expression of that spirit. Craft, not couture, comfortable cool, not catwalk. These dungarees are the first Joy Journal Project."
How long have Laura Gallacher and Russell Brand been together?
Russell Brand proposed to Laura in June 2016 before tying the knot in August 2017.
The duo wed in an intimate service at Remenham Church near their home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxon.
They dated briefly in 2007 and reconnected after Russell's divorce from singer Katy Perry.
How many children do Laura Gallacher and Russell Brand have?
Russell and Laura have two children together.
The couple welcomed their first daughter Mabel in November 2016 and their second, named Peggy, in July 2018.
In June 2023, Brand confirmed that his wife was pregnant with their third child.
The comic announced the news during an interview on Steven Bartlett's podcast Diary of a CEO.
Steven, who is also known to fans of Dragons' Den, revealed the news on Russell's behalf, saying: "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."
It wasn't long before Russell became emotional as he revealed how fatherhood has transformed him.
He said: "It taught me there is a lot more important in this world than me."
Russell added: "There's a lot more important stuff in this world than what I want, think or reckon. It taught me that love is real. It teaches you everything to become a father. All lessons are there."