This article contains references to sexual assault.
One claimed that Brand dated and sexually assaulted her when she was 16 and he was 30.
The shocking events reportedly occurred between 2006 and 2013.
He believes the accusations are a targeted media attack to prevent him from expressing his political views.
Though the couple has been married since 2017 and shares three kids, their relationship goes way back.
The couple initially dated in 2007
Laura Gallacher is the daughter of renowned Scottish golfer Bernard Gallacher.
In 2007, Kirsty introduced her then-19-year-old sister to 30-year-old Brand.
At the time, Laura was studying art in college while Brand was an in-demand TV personality.
In 2015, a chance encounter led Laura and Brand to reunite.
After their first breakup, Laura decided to pursue a career in hospitality.
But she toldYou magazinethat reuniting with Brand made her realize she wanted to return to her creative endeavors.
So, in 2017, the couple tied the knot, and Laura subsequently became an author and illustrator.
In the end, it all worked out and motherhood actually reignited her creative spark.
The journal unsurprisingly included some of her daughters' favorite activities.
Though her work primarily targets children, she believes adults can find something meaningful in it, too.
I wanted to do something calming and mind-body related.
I got a certificate in that and Reiki healing."
