Brand's Past Confession: A 16-Year-Old Encounter At 30 Labeled Exploitative
Russell Brand told Megyn Kelly that he slept with a 16-year-old when he was 30, calling the act exploitative and acknowledging a power imbalance. He noted that in Europe and the UK the age of consent is 16 and described his past behavior as selfish and immature. The piece also references rape and sexual assault charges Brand faced in 2025, for which he has pleaded not guilty.