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Jemima Goldsmith says Russell Brand abused her, raising questions about attraction to dangerous men
Jemima Goldsmith has said Russell Brand subjected her to violence, coercive control and abuse, and that she called police to remove him from her home in 2014. The columnist argues that Brand’s case raises questions about why women who appear confident and successful might be drawn to men whose behaviour signals danger.
The article also recalls Brand’s brief marriage to Katy Perry, who was reportedly left heartbroken when he ended it by text shortly before a performance, and notes that his current wife is the mother of their three children. It states that Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three of sexual assault and sentenced to more than 10 years in prison; the excerpt ends before the columnist’s explanation is complete.
In short
- Jemima Goldsmith has described abuse during her relationship with Russell Brand.
- The columnist asks why women overlooked signs of troubling behaviour.
- Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault and jailed for more than 10 years.
Explained simply
Jemima Goldsmith is a writer and public figure who was in a relationship with comedian Russell Brand. She has said he was violent and controlling towards her, and that she contacted police to have him removed from her home in 2014.
Brand has also had high-profile relationships, including a brief marriage to singer Katy Perry. The story raises broader questions about how people understand relationships in which one partner’s behaviour is harmful, and why someone may remain with or be attracted to a partner who appears dangerous.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “SARAH VINE: Russell Brand was a grubby weirdo with bird’s nest hair. What is it about the female psyche that made beautiful, successful women ignore his walking, talking red flags? I think I know…”.