Russell Brand says he had ‘exploitative’ consensual sex with girl, 16, at height of his fame

Russell Brand says he had ‘exploitative’ consensual sex with girl, 16, at height of his fame.

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The Daily CallerRight· Apr 23, 2026

Russell Brand Admits To Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Amid Rape Trial

Breitbart NewsRight· Apr 23, 2026

Watch: Russell Brand Says Sleeping with 16-Year-Old Girl at Age 30 was ‘Exploitative’

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The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Apr 23, 2026

Russell Brand Admits to “Exploitative” But “Consensual” Sex With 16-Year-Old Girl When He Was 30

VarietyLean Left· Apr 23, 2026

Russell Brand Admits to Sleeping With a 16-Year-Old When He Was 30: ‘I Think It Is Exploitative’

Rolling StoneLeft· Apr 23, 2026

Russell Brand Admits to 'Consensual Sex' With 16-Year-Old When He Was 30

The GuardianLean Left· Apr 23, 2026

Russell Brand says he had ‘exploitative’ consensual sex with girl, 16, at height of his fame

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