Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears

BBC Entertainment Monday 26 October 2026, 14:57 UTC 1 min read

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Helen Berger said she left her job working for Brand after she became "sick of him."

Russell Brand (ORG) Helen Berger (PERSON)

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