Russell Brand Reflects on ‘Profound Experience’ of Getting Baptized

Russell Model has taken a step in his Christian religion by experiencing a sacrament of initiation.

“Yesterday, I bought baptized and it was an unbelievable, profound expertise,” Model, 48, wrote through Instagram on Monday, April 29. “Many elements of it have been very intimate and private. The reality is that this. As an individual that has prior to now taken many many substances and all the time been dissatisfied with the lack to ship the form of tranquility and peace and even transcendence that I’ve all the time felt I’ve been on the lookout for, one thing occurred within the means of baptism that was unbelievable, overwhelming.”

Throughout his 20s, the comic struggled with a heroin dependancy. In a December 2023 TikTok video, nevertheless, Model revealed he was 21 years sober.

Whereas Model described his baptism as “change transitioned,” he admitted that life hasn’t abruptly develop into excellent in a single day.

“I’ve already felt irritation,” he stated. “I bought three youngsters. I bought a job. I’ve bought challenges. I nonetheless stay on this planet. However I really feel a brand new useful resource in me has switched on.”

Model and his spouse, Laura Gallacher, have been married since 2017 and have two daughters Mabel, 7, and Peggy, 5. They’ve but to disclose the intercourse and title of their third baby.

Whereas the mom of his youngsters is Catholic, Model stated he determined to get baptized “for myself” however prays “it is going to be related to my household, particularly to my youngsters.”

“I’m studying and I’ll make errors, however that is my path now and I already really feel extremely blessed, relieved, nourished, held,” he continued. “It’s been an unbelievable expertise.”

On Friday, April 26, Model first revealed to his social media followers that he was cementing his Christian religion after a tough yr. “What’s been defined to me is, it’s a possibility to die and be reborn,” he shared through Instagram when discussing his baptism. “A chance to depart the previous behind and be reborn in Christ’s title.”

In latest months, Model has confronted allegations of sexual assault by a number of ladies. In September 2023, The Occasions revealed a report accusing Model of rape, sexual assault and abuse. Model, for his half, denied the claims and stated his relationships have been “completely, all the time consensual.”

Extra lately, Model denied a sexual assault allegation from an additional on the film set of his 2011 movie Arthur. In February, he responded to the allegations by saying he didn’t acknowledge the lady’s title or photograph and doesn’t keep in mind interacting along with her.

As Model tries to maneuver ahead in his religion journey, he stated he’s grateful for the encouraging feedback from followers and understands the cynics who “simply see me as a star.”

He hopes to vary some minds when he shares extra on his Rumble present within the coming days. For now, the Forgetting Sarah Marshall actor is targeted on the happiness in his life that now features a relationship with God.

“That is new to me and it’s a pleasure to me,” he shared through Instagram. “I’m so grateful to be surrendered in Christ.”

In case you or somebody you realize has been sexually assaulted, contact the Nationwide Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).