Russell Brand’s ex accuses him of violence and abuse during their relationship

Producer Jemima Goldsmith has publicly accused Russell Brand of subjecting her to violence, coercive control, and abuse during their relationship over a decade ago, Variety reported.

Goldsmith made the allegations following Brand’s recent conviction for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, which led to a prison sentence exceeding 10 years, according to Hollywood Reporter.

She revealed that she once called the police to remove Brand from her home during a violent incident but chose not to press charges at the time due to concerns for her teenage sons, as stated by Variety.

The accusations came to light after a 2014 injunction was granted against a masseuse accused of harassing Brand and Goldsmith, with Goldsmith describing the harassment as a campaign by the masseuse, per Variety.

Goldsmith has expressed willingness to vary the injunction terms but noted that Brand’s consent would be required, and she has not had contact with him for over ten years, according to Variety.

The case has sparked broader industry discussions about how Brand’s abusive behavior went unreported for so long, with Hollywood Reporter noting recent professional consequences for associates linked to Brand.