Meghan Markle’s Russell Brand Kiss Resurfaces

The unexpected Hollywood connection between Meghan Markle and Brand Russell is attracting renewed attention following the comedian’s conviction for rape and sexual assault.

Long before she got married Prince Harry and soon-to-be Duchess of Sussex, Meghan appeared with Brand in the 2010 comedy “Get Him to the Greek,” sharing a brief on-screen kiss with the British actor. The unknown scene later became the subject of a television interview in which Brand joked about kissing the future king, admitting he barely remembered filming it. Now, with Brand convicted of serious sex offences, the old footage brings back memories of an unlikely period in Meghan’s acting career.

Meghan Markle shared an on-screen kiss with Russell Brand in 2010

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Before finding international fame through “Suits”, Meghan had a small uncredited role in the 2010 comedy “Get Him to the Greek”, starring Brand and Jonah Hill. As explained by The ExpressMeghan played a party girl named Tatiana, who appeared briefly in a scene involving Brand’s character, eccentric rock star Aldous Snow. The film follows Aaron Green, an employee of the record company, played by Hill, as he tries to bring the invisible musician from London to Los Angeles for a big comeback concert.

During one of the movie’s party sequences, Meghan’s character shares a kiss with Brand’s character. It was a sight to behold, years before Meghan became a household name thanks to her role as Rachel Zane in “Suits” and eventually joined the British royal family. The scene might have been an obscure Hollywood footnote if Brand hadn’t picked it up when he appeared on television shortly before Meghan married Harry.

Russell Brand admitted he barely remembered kissing Meghan Markle

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In May 2018, Brand appeared on it ITVs “Loose Women”, where he was questioned about his unexpected relationship with the future Duchess of Sussex. The comedian confirmed that he kissed Meghan while filming the movie, although he admitted that his memory of the experience was hazy.

“I don’t remember the movie so much, I think I put one on her in the scene,” Brand told the panel.

It was also very clear that the kiss was part of the story of the film.

“It was written in the scene,” he explained.

Brand admitted that he had not paid much attention to Meghan at the time because she had not yet gained international fame through her relationship with Harry. He said he only remembered the moment after he saw a clip of the scene. His comments came just days before Meghan and Harry’s wedding on May 19, 2018 at Windsor Castle.

Russell Brand mocked Meghan Markle’s kiss ahead of the royal wedding

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Brand took the conversation a step further by joking that his brief Hollywood encounter with Meghan could add to the royal wedding reception.

“They should bring that up [at the wedding]”, he joked during the interview.

He then thought of someone interrupting the ceremony to reveal that he had kissed the bride in a movie. The comments drew laughter from the television panel, with Brand treating the meeting as light news in his acting career. At the time, Meghan was preparing to marry Harry in a ceremony watched by millions around the world. Her earlier acting credits had already attracted a lot of attention, especially as royal watchers revisited the projects she appeared in before becoming a duchess.

The 2018 interview resurfaced in September 2023 after allegations of sexual misconduct against Brand became public. As The Independent report, footage of Brand discussing the scripted kiss was circulated as attention returned to his past behavior and views on women. There is no suggestion that Meghan was involved in or had knowledge of the crimes for which Brand was later convicted.

Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults

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On 5 November 2026, Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. According to the Metropolitan Policefour women were involved in the crimes and this happened between 2004 and 2009, at the time when Brand was building his career in entertainment. The jury found him guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.

Brand was acquitted of two additional rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault. The 51-year-old denied the allegations. After the verdict, Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy said Brand had taken advantage of his celebrity status to commit crimes against women.

“Brand used his influence, status and reputation to exploit and sexually assault women,” Furphy said.

The judge warned Brand that he faced a substantial prison sentence and remanded him in custody before sentencing. The conviction marked a major development in a case that has attracted international attention since allegations against the comedian first surfaced in 2023.

Meghan Markle’s career in Hollywood included several unexpected roles

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Meghan’s brief appearance in “Get Him to the Greek” was one of several smaller acting jobs she did before landing a breakthrough role in “Suits.” She made her television debut with a cameo appearance on “General Hospital” in 2002 and later appeared in shows including “CSI: NY,” “90210,” and “Without a Trace.” Her film credits also included “Remember Me” and “Horrible Bosses,” where she appeared alongside more established Hollywood stars.

In 2011, Meghan got the role of Rachel Zane in the legal drama “Suits”, which became her most recognizable acting project. She stayed with the series until 2018, leaving her role as she prepared to marry Prince Harry. Although Meghan has since pursued projects outside of traditional acting, including television production and lifestyle ventures, her appearances in Hollywood continue to attract interest. Her scene with Brand stands out due to the stark contrast between the light comedy in which they appeared and the serious criminal convictions that have since reshaped the actor’s public image.