Noel Gallagher reportedly cut all ties with Russell Brand after his daughter Anaïs urged him to end their friendship, as the comedian's former celebrity circle distanced themselves. The decision came months before Gallagher's worldwide Oasis reunion tour, according to a source.
Friendship ends amid trial
The pair first met in 2004 when Gallagher attended one of Brand's comedy shows. They maintained a close and private friendship for years, with Brand serving as Gallagher's best man at his wedding to Sarah MacDonald in 2011, and Gallagher attending Brand's wedding to Katy Perry in 2010.
Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. The 51-year-old had told the jury that numerous celebrities in his circle had distanced themselves, conceding that friends and former colleagues would "not touch me with a barge pole" after public sexual misconduct allegations were first made against him in 2023.
Anaïs' influence
According to a source, Gallagher's daughter Anaïs, 26, convinced her father to sever the friendship. "Anaïs realised that her dad's close links to Brand and all the stuff they'd done together wasn't a good look. She's very PR savvy," the insider said.
"There was a discussion, and Noel agreed cutting ties was best. Anaïs, Noel and the rest of the family are horrified at Brand's alleged behaviour and had no idea what was going on," the source added.
Brand remanded in custody
Brand faced five charges involving allegations made by four women regarding historical incidents between 1999 and 2005, before two additional counts were added in 2025. Despite maintaining his innocence throughout the trial, he was immediately remanded in custody and will remain there until his formal sentencing hearing.
Mr Justice Joel Bennathan stated: "My current view is that I therefore have to remand you in custody, not least because the temptation to avoid coming back to court to receive that sentence will be overwhelming."
