Russell Brand has announced that he was baptized in London’s River Thames, revealing that the experience “changed” him.
In a video shared on social media, the scandal-scarred comedian, 48, said his baptism “changed my mind” seven months after he was slapped with multiple sexual assault charges. .
“Yesterday I was baptized and it was an incredibly profound experience,” Brand said. instagram video Shared on Monday.
“Many of you have been baptized yourself, so you know what I mean. Many aspects of it were very intimate and personal.”
“The truth is, as someone who has taken so many drugs in the past and was constantly disappointed that they couldn’t provide me with the kind of calm and peace, even transcendence, that I always felt I was looking for, Something happened.” The baptism process was incredibly overwhelming. I was obviously underwater and it was the River Thames so it was literally overwhelming. In some ways. So I felt like I had changed and transitioned,” he said, referring to his past drug use.
He admits he feels “different” but says the experience didn’t make him perfect overnight.
“I’m already feeling frustrated,” he said. “I have three children. I got a job. I have challenges. I still have a life in the world. But I feel like a new resource has been turned on inside me. ”
Katy Perry’s ex-husband said he ultimately decided to get baptized “for myself,” but added, “I hope it will be meaningful to my family, especially my children.” ” he said.
“I’m learning and I’m going to make mistakes, but this is my path now and I already feel incredibly blessed, relieved, nourished and supported.” ” he added. “It was an incredible experience.”
“I am so grateful to have surrendered to Christ,” he concluded a video message he shared with his 3.9 million followers on the platform.
In September 2023, Brando was charged with raping and sexually assaulting four women, including a 16-year-old.
Russell Brand sexual assault allegations
Brand is accused of raping, sexually assaulting and abusing four women over a seven-year period between 2006 and 2013.
- According to medical records cited, the woman, who identified herself as “Nadia,” claimed that Nadia raped her against the wall of her Los Angeles home in 2012 and that she was treated at a rape crisis center the same day. By news media.
- Another accuser, who was 16 at the time and known only by the pseudonym “Alice,” said the then-31-year-old accuser called her “that girl” and that she was “emotionally abusive and controlling” for three months. He claimed that he assaulted her during their relationship. , according to the report.
- According to the London Times, the woman, who identified herself as “Phoebe,” claimed that he sexually assaulted her on his property in West Hollywood after they met at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Bland allegedly locked her in her bedroom and chased her around, then pinned her down and assaulted her.
- The star’s ex-girlfriend, Jordan Martin, made similar accusations in her 2014 self-published book, kNot: Entanglement with a Celebrity. She claims that in 2007, he became angry with her for talking to her ex-boyfriend and sexually assaulted her at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, England.
- Pop star Dannii Minogue accused Brando of being a “sneaky predator” in 2006, accusing him of stalking her by peering into her “amazing breasts” and refusing to “take no for an answer.” did.
The brand denied the allegations YouTube and X videospreviously warned fans on Twitter about the “serious criminal” allegations that would be made against him.
“There are some very serious allegations in this astonishing and rather baroque series of attacks that I absolutely refute,” Branded said. “The relationships I’ve had have absolutely, always been consensual.”
As the investigation continues, YouTube suspends Mr Brand’s revenue from the video streaming site, his Crown Inn pub in Pissil, UK, is temporarily closed and the BBC officially launches an investigation into the comedian’s tenure with Brand. It started on. .
Following the allegations, the Metropolitan Police launched a full-scale investigation into “numerous allegations of sexual offences” against Brand, which he vehemently denies.
The “Forgotten Sarah Marshall” actor claimed the allegations were nothing more than a conspiracy to silence him and “the voices of independent media.”
The Metropolitan Police said all the charges were not recent and Brand, who maintains his innocence, has not been charged with any offence.
Days later, the brand posted a video on social media, pleading with fans for support and financial assistance after what she described as a “horrible week.”
