Osbournes Address Russell Brand’s Sexual Assault Allegations on Netflix’s New Documentary

WHO:

NY Post - Russell Brand is the subject of the Netflix documentary *Russell Brand: Open Secret*.

NY Post - One of Brand’s ex-partners and alleged victims, who did not participate in the recent trial, speaks in the documentary.

US Magazine - Sharon and Jack Osbourne discussed Brand’s rape and sexual-assault convictions on their podcast, *The Osbournes*.

WHAT:

NY Post - The Netflix documentary *Russell Brand: Open Secret* examines allegations of Brand’s sexual predation.

NY Post - A woman described as one of Brand’s exes and alleged victims said, “This is about me saying it’s OK to speak up, be brave enough to speak up.”

US Magazine - Sharon Osbourne said Brand needed to be held accountable for his actions.

US Magazine - Sharon said, “You play, you pay.”

WHERE:

NY Post - *Russell Brand: Open Secret* is available on Netflix.

US Magazine - Sharon and Jack Osbourne made their comments on *The Osbournes* podcast.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The discussion appeared in the episode published November 12; the article identifies it as a Thursday episode.

WHY:

NY Post - The documentary features the alleged victim’s statement about speaking up and being brave enough to do so.

US Magazine - Sharon said Brand should be held accountable for his actions.

HOW:

NY Post - The documentary presents an ex-partner’s account; she was not part of the recent trial.

US Magazine - Sharon and Jack shared their views about Brand’s convictions during a podcast discussion.

(UPDATED November 13, 2026 17:02 UTC)

Netflix’s documentary about Russell Brand’s alleged sexual predation features an ex-partner speaking out. She says the film is about encouraging others to speak up bravely. On their podcast, Sharon and Jack Osbourne said Brand must be held accountable.