Former Assistant Details Allegations Against Russell Brand
Source reports published 26 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 27 Oct 2026, 12:57 am AEST
A former personal assistant of Russell Brand, Helen Berger, testified in court that Brand exhibited an ‘insane sexual appetite’ and his behavior was normalized. She recounted instances of him requesting female fan contact information and engaging in sexual activity with multiple women.
What happened
- Helen Berger, a former personal assistant to Russell Brand from 2006 to 2007, testified that Brand frequently requested female fan contact information, leading to discomfort.
- Berger stated that Brand engaged in numerous sexual relationships, often seeking partners through online platforms like Myspace, and that his behavior was frequently dismissed by those around him.
- She described a chaotic environment where he would ask to ‘go and have sex now’ when frustrated.
- Berger recounted specific incidents, including finding a celebrity asleep in his bed and witnessing Brand engaging in sexual activity in a toilet cubicle.
- She also stated that Brand’s mother and girlfriend were frequently confronted with his behavior.
- A witness manager reported that a woman who alleged a sexual assault by Brand in 2009, along with associates Jack Bayles and Gareth Roy, described being pressured into giving Brand a massage.
- Another witness recounted a 2004 incident at a Soho bar where the alleged victim described Brand’s behavior as ‘possessed’ and involving oral rape.
- Berger’s testimony highlighted a pattern of behavior she described as ‘on another level,’ noting that Brand’s associates appeared to normalize his actions. The trial continues.
Original reporting
- BBC: Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears
2026-10-26T14:57:11.121000+00:00 - Guardian: Russell Brand had ‘insane sexual appetite’ and his bad behaviour was normalised, trial told
2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00