Who Had Crush On Lou?

Louise RedknappIt would appear that Russell Brand's love of the ladies can be traced right back to his school days.

But you can't really blame the guy, his old classmates are now famous hotties...

And Russ holds these showbiz beauties responsible for triggering his lothario ways.

The girlies who lined the corridors of the Italia Conti stage school were the likes of Louise Redknapp and Martine McCutcheon.

Yep, as wee nippers these successful types all attended the same school.

And Russell was quick to point out why his school days really were some of the best of his life - especially when he was able to get close to Louise.

Russell BrandHe told Q Magazine: "If you're a heterosexual male who had not been confident in his sexuality, it's a fine step to take.

"To be thrust into a world of Louise, (fellow Eternal singer) Kelle Bryan and Martine, they were all there. In leotards.

"I kissed Kelle. She was lovely.

"I used to write Louise endless poetry. I adored her."