 What it was like being a drug addict? What is life as a drug addict like? A little over 10 years ago it seemed all but inevitable Russell Brand would become one of the biggest comedians in the planet. From starring in some big time Hollywood films to getting married to superstar Katy Perry, Russell was easily one of the UK's most popular celebs. But Russell also had well documented battles with substance abuse that would result in more than a dozen close calls with the law. Today Russell has been clean for 20 years and has reinvented himself as a self-help guru who's penned multiple books to help others overcome their demons. He also hosts his Under the Skin podcast alongside streaming Stay Free on Rumble to enlighten others on the positive effects of spiritual development. After overcoming all of those obstacles with the help of wellness tools like yoga and transcendental meditation, Brand's newfound zen life has rubbed off on his home life too. Thanks to social media we've been offered a glimpse into Brand's charming English country cottage, candles and crystals all over the place. Today Russell Brand lives in an idyllic 3.3 million pounds property he bought in 2016 in the town of Henley on Tame's Oxfordshire alongside his wife Laura and their two girls. Originally built in 1897 and dubbed the Thatched Cottage, the sixth bedroom residence was formerly home to Elizabeth Beaux-Leon, the queen's mother's cousin and would also be used as a location in the popular English TV show Lewis. Consisting of just under 4,000 square feet of space and situated on an acre of land, Russell's family home sits next to the river Tames with part of his property extending as far as the river banks. Elsewhere outside the property is believed to boast a self-contained annex in the garden. When it comes to the inside, all we really know is what Russell has been kind enough to show off over on social media. These pics show that Russell's home is a relaxed space. For starters, his kitchen offers just enough room while also including rustic finishes that provide the appropriate cottage-like vibe alongside a state-of-the-art oven and vintage storage units. Another favorite location of Brand's to record content is inside of his study with its wood shelves and a large writing desk. Then his living room features pastel furniture as well as sheer curtains that lightly conceal a series of sliding doors leading out to his well-manicured green garden. In case you can't tell by now, Brand has maintained a country theme running through his cottage thanks to his use of sheepskin rugs, brick walls and home-spun furniture throughout. Surprisingly, that style pairs nicely with Russell's religious iconography as well. Brand has hung Buddhist artwork all over the walls and on top of his mantle pieces while also featuring candles heavily throughout, often alongside a number of large crystals which he uses to release stress and rebalance his energy levels. It's believed that Russell spent an additional 1 million pounds installing a home theater and a swimming pool on the premises too. Then about four years after moving here, Russell would buy himself a brand new home. Russell Brand originally departed from Hollywood in the early 2010s but almost 10 years later he'd return to Los Angeles to buy a new house, a $3 million Spanish style hacienda located in outpost states in the Hollywood Hills. Built in 1956, this home has since undergone some thorough renovations while maintaining a feel of its original details including stunning vaulted wood ceilings, large windows and a vast number of skylights that flood the 3,500 square foot home with pleasant natural light. Inside are three bedrooms and five bathrooms while hardwood floors run through nearly every room. Over in the living room, you'll discover a large corner fireplace partnered with rustic furniture, traditional area rugs that give a pop of color as well as massive windows showing off the garden right outside. One of the highlights of the home is no doubt the cozy kitchen with patterned how back splash wood cabinets and charming skylights. Meanwhile, one of the property's bathrooms uses an aquamarine color scheme to frame its tub while the home's primary ensuite is even more spacious and done up in marble. Also in the primary suite, it's as vast as you'd probably imagine with more than enough room for a giant Alaskan king size bed as well as several accent chairs to go along with all of the carpet underfoot. In addition to the main structure, the property also includes a detached music studio that could be reimagined as a home office, storage space or a separate guest room. Wrapping things up is a covered patio outback that provides more than enough room for some enjoyable alfresco dining including an iron chandelier overhead to help increase the ambiance. There are also multiple decks perfect for sunbathing as well as a large rectangular pool with an outdoor shower. As incredible as this home clearly is, it's unclear how much time Russell and his family plan on spending here. If I had to guess, it's something he picked up just in case he's in LA for work because Russell also recently bought yet another property back in England which he apparently has some very big plans for. In addition to his stunning homes, Russell Brand has purchased a formerly popular club as well. The venue known as the Crown Inn is located in the town of Fishel and it's believed Russell spent around 850,000 pounds to buy it in late 2021. Located close to where Russell currently lives in Henley, this grade two listed pub dates back to the 16th century featuring an abundance of exposed wooden beams, red brick walls, a couple giant fireplaces and an exterior compound large enough to hold 120 guests. Elsewhere on the grounds, the property includes a two bedroom cottage as well as a separate barn that was formerly used to stage weddings. Reports suggest the actor declined to take on any wedding bookings because he plans on turning the bar into a vegan restaurant, a decision that has angered a bunch of locals, one of whom told the sun, we've heard he's planning to turn the pub into a vegan restaurant. Why would anybody want that? He clearly never had any intention of using the pub as a pub. He doesn't even drink alcohol. Why buy a pub if you don't drink? As upset as some of his new neighbors are by his business decisions, they're even angrier that Russell is planning on turning the garage of the property into a recording studio for his YouTube channel. Planning documents state that brand will pay for minor external alterations to the structure and once this renovation is complete, he'll then turn his attentions towards reopening the pub itself. The surrounding community has since made it clear that they don't support this idea though so we'll just have to see what happens. Alright everyone, that's gonna bring this house tour to a close. Thanks so much for watching and before you head out, consider answering the following question. What are the odds a vegan restaurant will flourish in an English town of 12,000 people? Let me know if you think Brand's business sense is failing him in the comments down below. Otherwise, like, subscribe and turn on your notifications to make sure you never miss an episode. My name is Kara and if you'd like to check out another tour, stay tuned for a look inside the homes of the late great Peewee Herman. I'll see you next time. Bye! Simply put, you either got the joke or you didn't. But now this legendary and often controversial star has died at the age of 70 following a private battle with cancer. A statement posted to his official Instagram page alerted us to the news while sharing a quote from Robins himself, explaining why he kept this illness to himself. Please accept my apology for not going public with what I've been facing the last six years. I've always felt a huge amount of love and respect for my friends, fans and supporters. I've loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you. Paul moved from his hometown of Sarasota, Florida to Los Angeles, California in the 70s. As a member of the Groundlings comedy group, Paul developed the foolish but fun-loving Peewee Herman, which would lead to a little-seen HBO series in 1981 titled The Peewee Herman Show. That version was far more adult than what would come next when the wider world at large was introduced to this oddball character in Tim Burton's 1985 film Peewee's Big Adventure. Following its release, children of all ages were immediately captivated by the film's major set piece, Peewee Herman's incredible gadget-filmed home. Peewee would return the following year in a CBS series known as Peewee's Playhouse, which aired from 1986 to 1990. In the process, this character moved from cult favorite to a cultural phenomenon, thanks in no small part, to the series' updated mid-century living room set with its candy color palette, off-kilter angles and furniture that literally came alive before your very eyes. Yeah, in Peewee's Playhouse everything was live, a globe, the floor, even the food in the fridge. And amazingly enough, this location is actually a real thing. Well, kind of. Stay tuned to find out because in memory of Paul's remarkable career, I'm going to take you on a trip through memory lane. Peewee Herman's gizmo drenched home is the real deal, or at least the outside of it is, while the actual home boasts the quintessential white picket fence you'd no doubt expect. Unfortunately, the exterior of the structure isn't painted that same pillar box shade of red. Instead, it's kind of yellow. Oh, and the front yard isn't alive with those brightly colored figures either. Located on Oxley Street, a leafy stretch in South Pasadena, California, Peewee's home is located on the same road as a number of other famous on-screen abodes, the most infamous of which is probably Laurie Strode's home from the original Halloween. Just down the street from that nightmare factorate, you'll find the real-life property that was used as the exterior for Peewee's home. This house was built in 1922 and boasts two bedrooms, two bathrooms, as well as just under 1,300 square feet of space. The cool thing is that even without Peewee's unique lawn art, not to mention the passage of over 35 years, this home is still immediately recognizable. In fact, Peewee's rickety old detached garage, located at the end of his driveway, is still completely unchanged. Other details, like the white picket fence, also remain but set pieces that were specifically designed for the film, such as Peewee's mailbox, have been taken down and replaced with much tamer fare. Of course, the interior of Peewee's home in the film was constructed entirely as a set, so if you step inside the place today, you won't find any of what you'd probably be looking for. Instead, you'd discover a contemporary space with modern decor, including a geometrically-shaped coffee table, a comfy-looking gray sofa, resting directly in front of a red, brick fireplace that features a flat-screen TV on the mantle over top. Over in the kitchen are dark marble counters, white cabinets, and a large porcelain sink that's only a few feet away from the nearby dining space. Here, there's a giant weathered wooden table that boasts seating for 8. Meanwhile, the bedrooms are all located on the main floor. One of those is currently being used as a child's bedroom, while the primary suite boasts direct access to the property's backyard. And there's also a tiny office space that could serve as a third bedroom in a pinch. According to multiple sources, like Redfin and Zillow, the last time this home was sold was on September 13, 1974, or just $15,500. That means the same owners who rented this spot to be used in the film still own the property to this day. More than just that, Redfin estimates that the home's current market value has ballooned to $1.5 million. In 2021, right around the time of the 35th anniversary of Peewee's big adventure, the owners of the property put the home up for rent at around $4,000 per month. I'm not sure how many people actually took them up on the offer, but anyone who did was bound to be disappointed when their favorite characters from the film and TV series didn't show up. I'm talking about characters like Cherry, the bluish green armchair with eyes and a mouth that used to wrap Peewee up like a big hug. Or how about Mr. Window, the googly-eyed piece of glass that talked by moving its yellow windowpane up and down. Other everyday decorative items like a clock, globe, and even the floor all came alive in Peewee's imagination too. And then there was my own personal favorite dog chair, the white sheath lounge that resembled the face of a dog. Peewee Herman's incredible home truly had no shortage of imagination, which is why it's so surprising to find out that Paul Rubin's actual home life was much less exciting. The actor who played Peewee Herman, Paul Rubin's was a very private individual. A lot of that probably has to do with his infamous arrest in the early 90s for indecent exposure, something that would follow him around for the rest of his career. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Rubin's bought his house in the Hollywood Hills back in the late 80s with a paycheck he received from Peewee's big adventure. He'd then spend the next four decades of his life living out of that home. After moving to a property that's reportedly surrounded by a prickly cactus garden, Rubin's would seldom if ever peel back the curtain to let us in on the details of his private life. Outside of a brief appearance on Conan O'Brien, in which he revealed that he likes to fill his home up with a series of odd collectibles. The other surprising thing I was able to find about Rubin's home life was, once, he found himself in a feud with his neighbor, Maroon Five Front Men Adam Levine. According to the New York Post, Paul loved throwing epic parties at his Hollywood Hills home, the kind of gatherings that would bring together an eclectic group of people. But as crazy as those parties might have been, they were nothing compared to the shindigs that the she-will-be-loved singer would throw. In 2018, Raider Online reported that there was an ongoing feud developing between these two, caused by Levine's late night parties. Paul tried to keep things civil by lodging complaints with Levine's staff, but the celebrations they persisted. Eventually, things got so bad that Rubin's had to temporarily abandon his long-time home, due to the obscene noise levels emanating from Levine's residence. I had to guess, it sounds like these two either eventually did make up or this entire thing was blown out of proportion. Because based upon all that reporting, Rubin's was still living out of his Hollywood Hills home at the time of his death from cancer. Alright folks, that's gonna bring us to the end of this episode of House Tour. It's too bad there wasn't more info there about Rubin's actual home, but I certainly enjoyed my walk down memory lane exploring the ins and outs of Peewee's Playhouse instead. It took me right back to childhood and at the end of the day, that's what made Paul Rubin so special. His ability to make us feel young again. Rest in peace, Paul. Your contributions will never be forgotten. Thanks for watching today's episode, but before you leave, consider answering the following question. What children's show set did you used to want to live in as a kid? Do any of you guys remember Big Comfy Coach? That was a hundred percent mine. But let me know yours in the comments below. Otherwise, like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications to never miss an episode. My name's Kara The Vampire Slayer and if you want to join me on another tour, then stay tuned because coming up next is a look inside the homes of Sinead O'Connor. I'll see you next time. Bye.