Fans are finding a throwback photo of British actor and comedian Russell Brand with a teenage Justin Bieber “uncomfortable to look at.” The 51-year-old Forgetting Sarah Marshall star posed with ex-wife Katy Perry and a 16-year-old Justin back at the 2010 AMAs, with the throwback snap now all over the internet amid Russell’s legal issues. The British media personality made November 5 headlines for being found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, with fans now digging through his archives and those of former wife Katy Perry’s. When a Reddit user uploaded the snap earlier this year, they confirmed feeling awkward as a result of the photo, which even sparked a reply reading: “Poor Justin. No wonder he’s so messed up now.”
Russell Brand Photo With Teen Justin Bieber Resurfaces
Scroll for the photo, taken not long after 41-year-old Katy tied the knot with Russell.
It showed the “Woman’s World” star and the Get Him to the Greek actor kinda sandwiching a young Justin, who showed off floppy bangs while delivering a side-eye “oops” face. Russell, who wore a shirt and waistcoat, slightly cupped Justin’s face with his palm, also looking at the camera while Justin avoided the lens.
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Katy, meanwhile, tenderly pursed her lips into a kiss-face, placing one hand on Justin’s chest. The above image was reposted on X on November 9. It also garnered plenty of replies on the social media platform Reddit as fans reacted to Russell getting sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison for his crimes. “This picture of Russell Brand and Katy Perry with Justin Bieber is uncomfortable to look at,” the OP wrote, uploading the photo seven months ago
“Yeah. This is why I give him somewhat of a pass for struggling so much nowadays. He had so many damn creeps preying on him, Katy, Diddy, Usher, who knows who else. It’s creepy as hell,” another user replied. Justin has not made any statements accusing Russell of misconduct.
‘Any Picture of Russell Brand Is Uncomfortable’
Over 60 users, meanwhile, agreed with a remark reading: “Any picture of Russell Brand is uncomfortable.” The actor has been making headlines since being found guilty, as the spotlight now shifts to include ex-wife Katy Perry, who opened up about her short-lived marriage while speaking to Vogue back in 2013.
- Katy is now past her one-year anniversary with boyfriend Justin Trudeau.
- Russell has reportedly been giving prison protection ahead of serving time.
- Justin Bieber continues to make headlines for his marriage to Hailey Bieber.
- And Russell Brand’s wife is supporting her husband.
Katy Perry Reveals Russell’s Controlling Behavior
Speaking to the outlet 13 years ago, Katy revealed:
“He didn’t like the atmosphere of me being the boss on tour. So that was really hurtful, and it was very controlling, which was upsetting,” adding: “I felt a lot of responsibility for it ending, but then I found out the real truth, which I can’t necessarily disclose because I keep it locked in my safe for a rainy day. I let go and I was like: This isn’t because of me, this is beyond me. So I have moved on from that.”