Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged by U.K. police with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, involving allegations from four women between 1999 and 2005. Brand has publicly denied the allegations, admitting to past struggles with addiction but asserting that he is not a rapist. The charges have sparked significant media attention, and he is set to appear in court soon. In a separate context, Brand recently commented on his previous marriage to Katy Perry, although she remains tight-lipped about their relationship.