Russell Brands ex-girlfriend Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence, coercive control and abuse

Russell Brand’s ex-girlfriend Jemima Goldsmith has accused the comedian of “violence, coercive control and abuse” while they were together.

Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court last Thursday (November 5). He was acquitted of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault. Yesterday (Monday November 9) he was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for his crimes.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy of the Metropolitan Police called the sentencing a “significant milestone” outside of court. He also described Brand as a “dangerous offender”.

“My thoughts today are with the women who came forward and made this investigation possible,” he continued. “Reporting sexual offences can be incredibly difficult, and they have shown immense bravery, dignity and resilience throughout what has been a lengthy investigation and challenging trial process.”

Following the court case, Jemima Goldsmith took to social media to share her experiences with Brand. “I am and have always been strongly and unequivocally on the side of all of Brand’s victims,” she wrote on X.

“I am in awe of the courageous women who came forward at Brand’s trial, told their stories, testified and ensured justice was done. I have had my own personal experience of his violence, coercive control and abuse. I had to call the police to have him removed from my house in 2014 during a violent incident. I chose not to press charges at the time and not to go public with this, as I was worried about the impact of the press attention on my then teenage children.”

I am going to describe some painful and personal things in relation to Russell Brand because I have been put in a position now where I feel that I have no choice other than to do so, given the misleading reports and speculation around the facts of a harassment injunction that was…

— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) November 9, 2026

Goldsmith said she made the statement after “misleading” reports about a harassment injunction that was taken out in 2015 against Szilvia Berki had been shared online. Berki accused Brand of assault in 2014. Both Goldsmith and Brand denied the allegations.

“She began disseminating on social media wild and untrue allegations about me,” explained Goldsmith. “I was concerned that Ms Berki was potentially a real danger to my family and me. I have had stalkers before and this behaviour felt similarly threatening. Although I was at this point no longer in contact with Brand, I agreed to the suggestion by his lawyer of a harassment order. My sole reason was to stop Ms Berki targeting me and my family.”

“I instructed my lawyer in December last year to approach Ms Berki’s barrister to say that I agreed to vary the injunction so that she could speak to the police again if she wanted to. I was informed by her lawyer that any change to the injunction must also be agreed by Brand. I have no ability to compel Brand in this matter, as I have not seen or spoken to him in over a decade,” she continued. “I am glad and relieved that Russell Brand has finally faced justice.”

Last week, the Met Police confirmed they were investigating Brand over two more allegations of rape.

For help, advice or more information regarding sexual harassment, assault and rape in the UK, visit the Rape Crisis charity website. In the US, visit RAINN.