Russell Brand has almost zero support from celebs, but the ones who’ve defended him say it all

Despite decades in TV and film, Russell Brand has received almost no support from other celebrities. 

Earlier this week, after a four-week rape trial, Russell Brand was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years and six months behind bars. That sentence could increase, though, because police are now investigating even more claims of sexual assault. 

Amidst the sentencing, celebrities’ earlier comments about the actor and comedian resurfaced. Dannii Minogue called him a “vile predator”, while Bob Geldof took it one step further by calling him a “c*nt”. 

Despite the guilty verdict and the mountain of evidence against him, some still think Russell Brand was a victim of a so-called “two-tier” justice system. Celebrities included, albeit very predictable celebrities. 

Shocker, Tommy Robinson is supporting Russell Brand 

Tommy Robinson claimed Russell Brand and Andrew Tate may have been set up by the media over sexual offence allegations during an interview with Brand earlier this year. pic.twitter.com/MYLUcOAQ4C

— G.T (@gingerrtom) November 5, 2026

Tommy Robinson isn’t a celebrity in the traditional sense, but he has cultivated a loyal band of intellectually deficient fans whose faces are the same colour as the flag they’re obsessed with. They’re leading the charge on the Russell Brand is innocent train, which is as concerning as it is predictable. 

Hoping to get his buzzword of the day score up, the far-right thug tweeted: “Russel took on big pharma and lost.”

This one will really surprise you (not)

🚨Tristan Tate already revealed the TRUTH about the r*pe accusations against Russell Brand.

“If Russell Brand had not talked about the v***ines, big pharma, the w*r in Ukraine, would this legal case have happened?” https://t.co/7BlBxeDaeG pic.twitter.com/0VK9MqvUh3

— Neo (@neoupdateshq) November 9, 2026

Andrew Tate, yes, the same Andrew Tate who is facing 59 criminal charges in the UK, shared his support for Russell Brand in September. His brother, Tristan, who is also facing charges, said the same. 

“Welcome to the club,” he tweeted. “On my way to fight the crazy b*tch allegations.”

Right-wing pundits on both sides of the pond 

.@MegynKelly on the absolute double standard in the Russell Brand sentencing: “If you needed any further proof that this is a political WITCH HUNT against Russell Brand, the judge just gave it to us.”

Download:https://t.co/zt0Gne8wmM pic.twitter.com/prs6JzN6ah

— The Megyn Kelly Show (@MegynKellyShow) November 9, 2026

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and GB News’ Beverley Turner both shared supportive statements about Russell Brand in 2023 when the allegations first emerged. 

Tucker said the allegations were because of Russell Brand’s political views, specifically on drug companies and the war in Ukraine. Similarly, Beverly said the actor would be welcome on her show “anytime”, because the claims were a result of his “autonomous, knowing and original content”. 

In 2026, GB News host Neil Oliver shared his support, even after the guilty verdict. He shared a picture of himself alongside Russell Brand, stating he “still is” his friend. 

Fox News’s Megyn Kelly shared similar thoughts, describing the disgraced actor as an “utterly charming guy.”

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“I had a very difficult time believing that he was capable of rape, as I do right now. I don’t believe these charges. I’m going to be honest. I don’t,” she said. 

Other right-wing figures who have defended the rapist since the allegations include Laurence Fox, Katie Hopkins, Carol McGiffin, and Ian Miles Cheong. 

Again, are we particularly surprised by this?

Alex Jones was Team Russell Brand, obviously 

pic.twitter.com/lOJd1Ez0hj

— Alex Jones Archive (@AlexJonesArchiv) November 9, 2026

Renowned fake news peddler Alex Jones offered his thoughts in 2023, saying that his friend was targeted by “globalists” and Big Pharma.

And yes, this is the same Alex Jones who was ordered to pay $1.5 billion to the families of victims from the Sandy Hook mass shooting. 

Donald Trump JR

This is disgusting.

A coked-up looking Donald Trump Jr. suggested Russell Brand was convicted because he became a conservative. Brand was sentenced Monday in London to 10 and a half years in prison for rape and sexual assault. pic.twitter.com/KRc12IVGb3

— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) November 10, 2026

Though the big orange man himself hasn’t commented, which is actually surprising for the keyboard warrior, his son has. In 2024, he said his father had copped similar accusations, and that Russell was accused because of speaking against people in power. 

Dude, your dad is legit in power. 

And to round it all off: Elon Musk 

Weird to compare the Trump and Musk tweets about Russell Brand and realise which is the better judge of character https://t.co/xKnpZ0UP0A pic.twitter.com/ajijGZJcIc

— Charles Arthur (@charlesarthur) November 6, 2026

Elon Musk is doing his usual brand of responses, posting short, snappy posts underneath defences of Russell Brand. He called the ruling “unjust” and said the UK’s legal system is messed up. 

It says a lot that Russell Brand’s only support from famous faces comes from right-wing figures and people with literal criminal records. 

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