Why Russell Brand was baptized after sexual assault allegations

British comedian-actor who has been plagued by sexual assault allegations (which he has since denied). Russell Brand said he would “take the plunge” and “get baptized.”

The 48 year old Rock of Ages Star, who has not been charged, noted that baptism is “an opportunity to leave the past behind and be reborn.”

This has now been confirmed Bear Gryllsknown for the TV series Man versus wildernessattended Russell’s baptism ceremony.

In a statement about this The Daily MailBear said: “Faith and spiritual moments in our lives are truly personal, but it is a privilege to stand alongside someone who expresses a humble need for forgiveness and strength from above.” Friendships are so much in difficult times value.”

The Forgot Sarah Marshall Star took to X (formerly Twitter) to tell his followers more about how he’s doing first week was since baptism.

“The first week as a Christian was great,” Russell said in a video. “The ceremony itself was incredible. I would like to thank Bear Grylls and my buddy Joe, the two men who stood on either side of me and flanked me at the baptism itself. It was pretty incredible. Beforehand there was a ceremony and some hymns – those of you who have been baptized know about this. I did the christening in the Thames and at my own home, so it was a very, very intimate experience.”

The actor then explained that his friend Joe “injured his foot” during the ceremony and had to be taken to the hospital immediately after, which Russell described as “the necessary Christian life of helping people.”

Since his baptism, Russell said, “There was a different connection. Do you see what a great gift this is?”

He added: “The Christianity that I am learning and that fascinates me is not a precursor to psychiatry; It is a precursor to quantum physics. … It is a precursor to a way of understanding consciousness, a way of understanding reality very profoundly.”

The comedian celebrated his baptism again post a photo on X On Wednesday, May 8, he shows himself, Bear and his friend in a group hug in the Thames. “Me, Bear Grylls, the Thames and of course the Holy Spirit,” Russell captioned the post.

In September 2023, several women publicly accused the actor of sexual assault and sexual and emotional abuse.

Russell firmly denied the allegations. “The relationships I’ve had have absolutely always been consensual,” he said. “I was always transparent back then, almost too transparent.”