Russell Brand Recalled Having Sex With A 16-Year-Old When He Was 30

Published: Apr 23, 2026 3:30 PM • Updated: Apr 23, 2026 4:00 PM • Original source

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“In Europe and in the United Kingdom, where I’m from, the age of consent is 16. And I did sleep with a 16-year-old when I was 30.”

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