David Walliams’ seven close friends at the height of fame - including Russell Brand

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Matt Lucas and David Walliams have been long-time collaborators and friends. Lucas appears in Walliams' most recent Instagram post, which was shared back in March of this year.…

David Walliams has enjoyed a successful career in the entertainment industry, much of it surrounded by famous friends. However, the actor and comedian has had to issue a statement after it was revealed that several women have accused him of sexual misconduct and grooming. The 55-year-old has denied the allegations made against him and is not facing criminal charges. Yesterday, he was named as the famous man who lost his bid for an injunction to prevent the publication of allegations, including sexual misconduct, against him.

On November 3, Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the bid for an injunction, ruling it would be an "exceptionally serious interference" with freedom of expression. Responding to the claims, Walliams said: "I realise I did not always take people’s feelings properly into account.

"That is something I regret. And whilst a power imbalance is inevitable when one party is famous, abusing that power is something else entirely, and it is something that I never did."

While the actor has not been seen in public or on television screens for some time, there was once a time when he was at the top of his game. Little Britain was a standout success in the 2000s, while Walliams gained more notoriety when he became a judge on Britain's Got Talent.

Additionally, he enjoyed many friendships with fellow British celebrities, including co-workers and other comedians. However, many of those people have remained silent about the allegations made against Walliams.

These are seven famous people who were, at one stage, good friends with David Walliams throughout his long career.

Matt Lucas and David Walliams have been long-time collaborators and friends. Lucas appears in Walliams' most recent Instagram post, which was shared back in March of this year. They first met in 1990 at the National Youth Theatre, and by 2000, they launched Little Britain as a radio show before finding mainstream TV success.

Despite their close friendship, they fell out for several years, even taking jabs at…

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