Russell Brand's wife, Laura Gallacher, arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday morning ahead of the sentencing of the 51-year-old, who was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Mrs Gallacher arrived in a minivan at about 9.20am, with a woman holding tightly to her shoulders as they walked briskly past press cameras into the courthouse.
Arrival at court
Wearing sunglasses, a blazer and a polo neck jumper, Mrs Gallacher appeared to turn and give a thumbs up towards a protester shouting in support of her husband.
The protester held up a large banner outside the central London court that read: "Russell Brand we stand with you. Christ was crucified for telling the truth. Russell is the truth."
Convictions and sentencing
Brand was found guilty of raping a woman in 2009, as well as sexually assaulting female TV and radio workers between 2004 and 2009.
Mr Justice Bennathan ordered Brand to start his prison sentence immediately after the guilty verdict was delivered last Thursday afternoon, sending him straight to prison.
The judge will pass sentence on Monday, telling Brand how long he must serve in custody. He is expected to receive a lengthy jail term.
