Russell Brand 'to become a dad'

British comedian Russell Brand is reportedly expecting his first child with live-in girlfriend Laura Gallacher.

The 40-year-old comedian and Laura -- 27 -- who is five months pregnant, are set to welcome their first child into the world, reports dailymail.co.uk.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Russell might have bedded many of the world's most stunning women but now it's all about Laura and becoming a dad.

"They have been living as a couple for the last six months and are determined to make a go of their relationship. It feels like a new chapter in their lives and the couple are enjoying every moment, including discussing baby names".

Brand and Gallacher are said to be making plans for a nursery at their luxury riverside home in the village of Aston near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Among his list of previous high-profile girlfriends are Kate Moss, Courtney Love, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and Jemima Goldsmith.

Brand married singer Katy Perry in 2010, but they divorced two years later. Laura - the younger sister of TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher, first began dating Brand in 2006 and they have been in an on-off relationship since then.

--IANS

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