Russell Brand Says His Behavior Towards Women Was “Awful But Lawful” After Admitting Having Sex With 16-Year-Old

• What’s Inside: Russell Brand’s recent interview bombshell.
• His past actions and the upcoming trial.
• Our thoughts on the whole situation.

We just saw something that really got us talking. Russell Brand was on an interview with Megyn Kelly, and boy, did he say some things.

He admitted that his past behavior with women was, and we quote, “awful but lawful.” That’s a pretty bold statement, especially when you consider he also talked about having sex with a 16-year-old. Yikes.

Brand described his past as “selfish” but insists it was always consensual. He’s facing a rape trial, and this interview comes right before it. The whole vibe feels very heavy, like a black and white photograph with harsh shadows.

He’s calling his behavior “exploitative” and his upcoming trial “humbling.” It’s a lot to take in, isn’t it?

Our Take

This is tough stuff to hear. While we appreciate him owning up to his past, the phrase “awful but lawful” just doesn’t sit right with us. It feels like he’s trying to find a loophole in morality. We hope that justice is served, whatever that looks like.