Russell Brand confirms that he is going to be a dad with cute Instagram post
Funny man and girlfriend Laura Gallacher are expecting first child together
IT'S official, comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to take on an exciting new role as a daddy.
The 41-year-old confirmed the news that he and girlfriend Laura Gallacher are expecting their first child together on social media.
Taking to Instagram, he uploaded a snap showing him looking engrossed in a copy of Dean Beaumont's book, The Expectant Dad's Handbook.
He wrote alongside it: "Right then. My Mum bought me this. Time to get ready!"
Reports originally began to circulate back in May that tum-thing was afoot, although neither Russell or Laura - who is the younger sister of TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher - would comment.
Russell was previously married to popstar Katy Perry.