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Russell Crowe unveils new look not seen in over 20 years

Russell Crowe, the man of many faces – literally, his beard has its own postcode – is making headlines again. Not for his stellar performances or his knack for embodying iconic characters, but for something far more groundbreaking: he shaved. Yes, you read that right. Russell Crowe has gone from grizzly lumberjack chic to smooth operator in what can only be described as a follicular metamorphosis of epic proportions. In a tweet that shook the internet harder than a magnitude 9 earthquake, Crowe proudly announced, "The actor prepares #20. First shave since 2019". <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> The actor prepares #20. First shave since 2019. <a href="https://t.co/e48ctxh9GY">pic.twitter.com/e48ctxh9GY</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1759500781642780929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2024</a></blockquote> Now, to put this into perspective, in 2019 we were all living in a blissful ignorance of the chaos that awaited us in the years to come. So, the fact that Russell Crowe has finally decided to bid farewell to his facial foliage is nothing short of a miracle. In the accompanying photo, Crowe stares into the camera with the seriousness of a man who has just discovered a rare species of moth living in his beard. His face, now liberated from the tangled web of hair, appears decades younger, causing fans to collectively question if time travel is, in fact, possible. But let's not forget, this isn't Crowe's first rodeo with a clean-shaven face. Even though he cites "2019" in his caption, the last time he showcased such ephemeral smoothness was back in 2012 while promoting Les Miserables – a time when the world was still recovering from the shock of "Gangnam Style" and debating the colour of a certain pinstriped dress. So, it's safe to say, Crowe's clean-shaven look is rarer than a blue moon on a leap year. Of course, fans couldn't contain their excitement. One Twitter user exclaimed, "20 years younger instantly!" Another fan, probably needing a moment to catch their breath after witnessing the transformation, simply stated, "oh THERE you are". And let's not overlook the fan who eloquently remarked, "Looks good! It’s nice to change it up and shave. You have a nice face it was hiding behind all that hair." Ah, poetry in the age of social media. But what prompted this seismic shift in Crowe's appearance? Well, he didn't spill the beans on which movie role necessitated the razor, but we can only imagine the possibilities. Perhaps he's playing a time-travelling barber who inadvertently alters the course of history with each stroke of his razor. Or maybe he's set to star in a reboot of The Santa Clause as the titular character who decides to trade in his bushy beard for a more aerodynamic look. The possibilities are as endless as the hairs on Crowe's chin once were. Whatever the reason, one thing's for sure: Crowe's fresh shave has left an indelible mark on the internet. And as he gears up for roles in everything from historical dramas (he’s pegged to play Hermann Göring in the film Nuremberg) to MMA action flicks (such as The Beast In Me, which traces the life of a commercial fisherman who avenges his brother's death by fighting in a cage match), we can only hope that his newfound smoothness becomes a permanent fixture. After all, in a world of chaos and uncertainty, sometimes all it takes is a clean shave to restore our faith in humanity. Images: Poker Face / Twitter (X)

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Russell Crowe opens up about tragic loss of puppy

Russell Crowe has opened up about the grief he’s endured from the <a href="https://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/russell-crowe-loses-best-friend-in-tragic-accident" target="_blank" rel="noopener">death of his beloved puppy</a> Louis the Papillion. In an appearance on the Kyle & Jackie O Show, the actor introduced his new furry friend Ezekiel to the hosts, which was quickly met with the radio titans asking how he dealt with the loss of his other dog. "At first we were both like well he's irreplaceable, we can't get another puppy," Crowe said. "That was just a really difficult hole to fill.” "We put so much emotion into that little dog and then he died as tragically as he did," he continued. "The only way we could really stop that from being so harsh was to get another puppy.” Later in the interview, the star revealed that he had the dog flown over from South Australia to Sydney in a private jet. "I'm dealing with Britney whose level of grief was so deep that yeah I put her on a little jet and sent her to go see the dog, then she picked up the dog and came home," Crowe admitted of his girlfriend's pain. "I know it makes me look like a bit of a tosser but you know it's about 'what do I need to do right now to help Britney’." His tragic confession comes just two months after Louis the Papillion’s death. Image credit: Instagram / TikTok

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Russell Crowe's blunt take on the need for a monarchy

Russell Crowe has shared his thoughts on the need for the monarchy ahead of the highly-anticipated coronation of King Charles. The Aussie actor, who has become acquainted with several of the royals throughout his career, says Charles is a “good bloke” but that “we don’t need a King”. Taking to Twitter, Crowe recounted meeting Charles with his ex-wife Danielle Spencer at the royal premiere of the film Master and Commander in 2003. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Don’t bother sending abuse, because I’m not a monarchist, nor am I a name dropper, but… I met the former Prince Charles at a Royal Premier of master & commander in London, 2003. Dani was 6 months pregnant with our first. We did the obligatory conga line of cast introductions, — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1652839605568434176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> then we sat with him for the film. The man who would be King was kind. He was also funny. Deeply intelligent and good company, and gallant in his deference to Dani’s pregnancy. I’ll never forget the warmth in our last hand shake. Good bloke. I don’t think any of us can really — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1652839613185282050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> understand what that life of duty and expectation must feel like. He’s taking over the family business. That is his destiny. Like it is for many, from publishers to plasterers. In any of my meetings with Royalty, I haven’t yet been able to utter the “ your highness” — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1652839616079335426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> It simply doesn’t come out of my mouth. It’s not in my dna. I called both William & Harry mate when I met them. I thought the equerry was going to pass out. That doesn’t mean however that I meant any disrespect or discourtesy. Far from it. I was pleased to meet them. — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1652839619027939328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I view the costumes and the ritual and the pageantry with distant interest, if any. I don’t know what it’s all supposed to mean in 2023, nor in any other time for that matter. I don’t really think we need a King, but I’m sure Charles III will do the very best job he can. — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1652839621779402752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2023</a></blockquote> “Dani was six months pregnant with our first. We did the obligatory conga line of cast introductions, then we sat with him for the film,” Crowe wrote. “The man who would be King was kind. He was also funny. Deeply intelligent and good company, and gallant in his deference to Dani’s pregnancy. I’ll never forget the warmth in our last hand shake. Good bloke.” However, Crowe stressed his deference to the royals only went so far. “In any of my meetings with royalty, I haven’t yet been able to utter the ‘your highness’,” he continued. “It simply doesn’t come out of my mouth. It’s not in my DNA. “I called both William and Harry ‘mate’ when I met them. “I thought the equerry (an officer of the British royal household) was going to pass out. “That doesn’t mean however that I meant any disrespect or discourtesy. Far from it. I was pleased to meet them. “I view the costumes and the ritual and the pageantry with distant interest, if any. I don’t know what it’s all supposed to mean in 2023, nor in any other time for that matter. I don’t really think we need a King, but I’m sure Charles III will do the very best job he can.” He added, “I don’t think any of us can really understand what that life of duty and expectation must feel like. “He’s taking over the family business. That is his destiny. Like it is for many, from publishers to plasterers.” Buckingham Palace has kept the guest list carefully under wraps, but it was revealed that Lionel Richie is among the celebrities that scored an invite. Richie, 73, has confirmed he will be one of the headline acts at a concert on the grounds of Windsor Castle the day after, and will be present in London’s Westminister Abbey for the May 6 coronation, the palace revealed in a statement. Other big names include Kelly Jones, lead singer of the band Stereophonics, and restoration and recycling champ Jay Blades, presenter of the BBC television series The Repair Shop. An unnamed group of Nobel prize winners made the list for the event, which has seen numbers slashed from the 8,000 invited to his mother’s coronation in 1953 to just 2,000. It was previously revealed that two massive stars from the UK <a href="https://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/music/king-charles-coronation-crisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">declined to perform</a>. Charles is reportedly determined that the ceremony reflects modern British life rather than piling in aristocrats seen in previous coronations. He is said to have chosen “meritocratic not aristocratic” criteria that have seen invitations sent out to representatives of charitable organisations backed by the King and Queen Consort Camilla. Other guests include recipients of the British Empire Medal who have been honoured for good works such as English schoolboy Max Woosey, who raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for a hospice by sleeping in a tent in his garden for three years. Image credit: Getty

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Russell Crowe loses best friend in tragic accident

Gladiator star Russell Crowe has announced the tragic passing of his puppy, Louis. The actor broke the news on Twitter, explaining that his “tiny, cheeky, [and] brave” boy had been hit by a truck, and despite the best efforts of vets, had lost his life. "This is Louis the Papillion. 16 months old. Tiny, cheeky, brave. He won my heart," he wrote alongside an image of the pup. “Unfortunately today, on the second anniversary of my fathers passing, Louis was hit by a truck. "We tried to get him to the vet, but he died in my arms while I was telling him how much we loved him." Condolences poured in through Russell’s comment section, with many noting that their hearts were breaking for his family in this difficult time. “We are heartbroken for you and so deeply sorry for your loss. Louis will be in your heart forever. Sending all of our love, comfort, and strength,” wrote animal rights group PETA. “So sorry to hear this Russel. My heart goes out to you,” said fellow actor Vincent D’Onofrio. “I am so sorry! What a beautiful face and those eyes. I like to think our pets wait for us to join them one day, loyal as ever,” self-proclaimed ‘dog devotee’ Alicia Rancilio shared. And as Today’s Michelle Stephenson summed it up, “Well this is just so heartbreaking”. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> This is Louis the Papillion. 16 months old. Tiny, cheeky, brave. He won my heart. Unfortunately today, on the second anniversary of my fathers passing, Louis was hit by a truck. We tried to get him to the vet, but he died in my arms while I was telling him how much we loved him. <a href="https://t.co/zIwzUz8Ljx">pic.twitter.com/zIwzUz8Ljx</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1641302352161562624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a></blockquote> Russell’s loss came as a sort of double tragedy, hitting him just two years after his father had passed away at the age of 85. The 58-year-old made that painful news public through Twitter as well, writing at the time that “I arrived back in the bush last night. Today, although the sun is shining and the torrential rain has abated, this date will forever be tinged with sadness. “My dear old man, my beautiful dad, the most gentle of men, has passed away.” Despite the grief sure to be weighing heavily on his shoulders, Russell and his family will always have their happy memories with Louis - and Russell’s dad - to hold on to. Like the dress up day Russell and Louis shared in December 2021, where Russell overcame his distaste for “dressing dogs up” to match his little friend. After sharing that it wasn’t his thing - as well as a photo of the two with their heads together and a smile on Russell’s face - he went on to explain in a tweet that a friend had bought a Ralph Lauren polo shirt for “little Louis … so he can match with dad. “I think the other dogs on the farm are going to get jealous. Pretty funny.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I’m not at all a fan of dressing dogs up, but, a friend bought little Louis a ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/RalphLauren?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RalphLauren</a>⁩ polo so he can match with dad. I think the other dogs on the farm are going to get jealous. Pretty funny. <a href="https://t.co/odmCZwfvA8">pic.twitter.com/odmCZwfvA8</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1605404835599159296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2022</a></blockquote> Images: Twitter

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Russell Crowe and girlfriend denied entry at restaurant

Actor Russell Crowe and his girlfriend Britney Theriot were refused entry at a Melbourne restaurant for not meeting the smart-casual dress code, according to a report. The pair went to eat at Mr Myagi, a Japanese-fusion establishment in Melbourne, wearing outfits they had played tennis in earlier that day, and the staff were quick to deny them entry. “He went there wearing a brand new Ralph Lauren polo, having just played a game of tennis and was turned away,” Crowe’s manager Grant Vandenberg told the Daily Mail Australia. Mr Miyagi describes itself as “casual but fancy” where “work gear, activewear, singlets, and thongs” are forbidden. The restaurant’s management doubled down on their decision to deny the pair service, saying no one is above their rules. “We treat everyone the same. It doesn’t matter who you are or if you are Russell Crowe. We’ve got a dress code that we push across every level,” restaurant owner Kristian Klein told The Herald Sun. “We are consistent with it and I don’t feel like it’s unreasonable," Klein added. “But I know personally if I’m in my thongs and my boardies, I’m not going to try and go to a nice restaurant, because I wouldn’t be dressed appropriately.” Klein said the staff member that denied Crowe’s entry did not know who the Gladiator actor was, and it was a “very unfortunate situation for everyone”. The restaurant had some fun with the situation, posting an updated dress code policy on Instagram. “Dress smart casual, unless you’re Russell Crowe, then wear whatevs,” the sign read. Mr Myiagi also addressed Crowe to clear the air. “Dear Russell, During your last visit it seems we got off on the wrong foot. After much reflection on what occurred, we have made a permanent change to our dress code,” the caption read. “We would love to see you again in the future, you’re always welcome at Mr. Miyagi.” According to the Daily Mail, radio broadcaster Steve Price and his partner were turned away from Mr Miyagi just days later for the same reason. Crowe has now joined the list of recent A-listers who were denied service from restaurants. Talk show host James Corden was banned from Balthazar, Keith McNally’s restaurant in Manhattan, in October 2022 after he allegedly mistreated the restaurant’s staff. Other celebrities that have been turned away from establishments include Ariana Grande, who was banned from a California doughnut shop after being seen on a surveillance camera licking unattended pastries. Image credit: Getty

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Russell Crowe’s close call with slithery “buddy”

Russell Crowe has shared a snap of the venomous snake he had a close encounter with over the weekend, with a warning for others who could come in contact with them. Crowe came across the snake while walking barefoot outside his home in Nana Glen, to the west of Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. “On the driveway. Me and my buddy Band Bandy. Thankfully, his markings broadcast his presence,” the Gladiator star wrote on Twitter, accompanied by a photo of the reptile. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> On the driveway. Me and my buddy Bandy Bandy. Thankfully, his markings broadcast his presence. Broke one of my own rules, walking outside, at night, without shoes. A little reminder of the folly of that choice. <a href="https://t.co/wP0YNNLXkJ">pic.twitter.com/wP0YNNLXkJ</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1599342690751361025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2022</a></blockquote> “Broke my own rules, walking outside at night, without shoes. A little reminder of the folly of that choice.” The 58-year-old also shared a clip of the Bandy Bandy, a snake that is endemic to Australia, with the caption: “Who’s my buddy now?” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Who’s my buddy now ? <a href="https://t.co/tgkmxPVUD9">pic.twitter.com/tgkmxPVUD9</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1599341335861133312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2022</a></blockquote> His close call comes shortly after he shot down rumours he had married Britney Theriot, his girlfriend of two years, after the Broken City actress was spotted leaving an Italian hotel wearing a ring on her wedding ring. Crowe reportedly dismissed the gossip in a text message to 2Day FM radio host Erin Molan. “'[He texted me] Yeah, good guess. We are not married'.. Yeah, they are not married…” Molan said on the Hughesy, Ed, Erin show last month. Image: Getty Images

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Russell Crowe makes red carpet debut with new girlfriend

Russell Crowe has made his red carpet debut with his much younger new girlfriend, as the pair attended the premiere for Crowe's new film. The 58-year-old actor made an appearance at the premiere screening for Poker Face in Italy, as he stopped and posed for photos with his new partner, 31-year-old Britney Theriot. According to reports from <a href="https://pagesix.com/2022/10/17/russell-crowe-makes-red-carpet-debut-with-britney-theriot/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Page Six</a>, the pair shied away from any serious public displays of affection, instead wrapping their arms around each other and smiling to each other lovingly. This is the first time the couple have been seen in public together since rumours of their relationship began as Theriot, also an actress, is notoriously private about her personal life. Russell and Britney first sparked romance rumours in November 2020 when they were spotted kissing during a heated round of tennis. The rumour mill began again in February 2021, as they seemed to be going strong when they were seen playing tennis together again in Australia. Crowe was previously married to Danielle Spencer, with whom he has two sons: Charles, 18, and Tennyson, 16. He and Spencer, also an actress, married in 2003 but separated in 2012. Image credits: Getty Images

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"Stone the crows": Who made Ray "Alf" Meagher cry

Home and Away legend Ray Meagher has broken down on Channel Seven's This Is Your Life after a series of emotional tributes. The 78-year-old actor was discussing his life and career at Summer Bay when his past co-stars surprised him with endless praise for his role as Alf. The first tribute came from Chris Hemsworth, who thanked Ray in a pre-recorded message for his kindness and support during Chris's time on Home and Away. “Ray Meagher, godfather of Australian television, Australian icon, a flaming legend, my hero. Mate, what can I say?” he began. “I remember very vividly the first time I walked onto a Home and Away set, the first time I met you. I was teaming with excitement and nerves — mostly about meeting you, the man, the myth, the legend." “The moment arrived. I remember the doors busting open, and there you were down the end of the hallway, silhouetted by the sun, bathed in glorious light. “We locked eyes, we got closer. I took a big deep breath and I thought, ‘He’s probably not a hugger’. I lifted my hand…and dived off into the costume department because I had lost my nerve.” The audience chuckled at the Thor star’s hilarious recollection, but his next admission left Ray fighting back tears. “Sure enough, you came up to me and you said, ‘Chris, wonderful to meet you. You’re gonna do great here’. You were kind, genuine and supportive, and you’ve remained that through my entire career. Thank you so much buddy, I love you. You’re a dear friend.” Already overcome with emotion, Ray was presented with another surprise. Kate Ritchie, who played the role of Sally Fletcher on Home and Away for 20 years alongside Ray, walked onto the set and embraced her co-star. The pair watched a set of Home and Away scenes from 1990-2008, finishing with their on-screen goodbye at Palm Beach. “Ray is really so much of what I learned as a person, but also as a performer,” she began, before grabbing Ray’s hand. “And for both of us, we’ve played those characters for such a long time, that it is inevitable there is so much of us within them." “When I watch that footage…I actually see two friends. He’s watched me grow from a girl into a woman, and he’s really proud of me. So I’m glad I’ve made you proud, thank you." The Aussie icon told his former co-star that he’s still proud of her to this day, and his words "still stand". “You mean a lot to me Ray, you know that,” Kate added, causing Ray to wipe his tears away with a tissue. Ray has played Alf Stewart since 1988 and currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving actor in an Australian series. His appearance on This Is Your Life moved many Home and Away fans online, with floods of people sharing their gratitude for the veteran actor. "So emotional, tears are flowing. Congratulations Ray!! What a fantastic life!! You’re a wonderful man and a great actor,” one wrote on social media. “Crying happy tears. It was so lovely to see Ray (Alf) get recognised like this. ‘Stone the crow’ as he would say. I hope he keeps going on the show,” a second added. Image credits: Seven

Tracy Grimshaw wins social media on Russell Crowe's holiday snap

Russell Crowe has shared a sweet holiday snap with his children from one of his most iconic movie locations. The Oscar-winning actor is currently in Italy with his girlfriend Britney Theriot and sons Charles, 18, and Tennyson, 16, on a holiday, where they posed for a family snap outside the Colosseum in Rome. Russell captioned the picture, "Taking the kids to see my old office." The 58-year-old former "office" refers to a set that saw Crowe pull off one of his best performances and nab an Oscar for Best Actor in 2001 for his role in Gladiator. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Taking the kids to see my old office <a href="https://t.co/uySmnOWHvo">pic.twitter.com/uySmnOWHvo</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1548941331267047429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2022</a></blockquote> A Current Affair host Tracy Grimshaw replied to Crowe's tweet, joking with a nod to Crowe's warrior character, "That's taking the selfie to the Maximus." It seems the masses agree, with almost 560,000 people liking the original tweet within less than 12 hours of posting – they certainly seem to have been entertained. Crowe also shared a snap from Rome's Trevi Fountain, writing, "One of my favourite places in the universe." Image credits: Twitter

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Russell Crowe under fire for Sistine Chapel snaps

Russell Crowe has received a wave of backlash after sharing his seemingly innocent holiday photos online. The actor is currently in Rome filming the movie The Pope's Exorcist and paid a visit to the Vatican during his trip. While in the holy city, he shared several phots from inside the world-famous Sistine Chapel while on a private tour. After sharing the series of images on Twitter, many were quick to point out that photography is banned in the chapel to prevent camera flashes form damaging the artwork. Many annoyed online users insinuated Crowe's celebrity status may have been part of his flouting of the rules. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I’m not sure there’s a more special privilege in the world than to hold the key for the Sistine Chapel and to experience it’s glory in silence. So grateful. Sono al servicio di Roma. <a href="https://t.co/BjPfPAvoIO">pic.twitter.com/BjPfPAvoIO</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1549291793057206272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2022</a></blockquote> Sharing the snaps from the tour, Crowe wrote, "I'm not sure there's a more special privilege in the world than to hold the key for the Sistine Chapel and to experience it's glory in silence." Several Twitter users responded to Russell's post, asking how he managed to get away with taking photos inside the chapel. One wrote, "No photos allowed though,' while another said, "You can take photos where the rest of us mere mortals aren't allowed." Another added, "Did you get special permission to take photos at Sistine Chapel?" One user wrote, "I was there last month but it was so packed and strictly no photos allowed. I suppose we are not all gladiators." Image credits: Twitter

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Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth face controversy on NSW’s South Coast

Kiama and Berry, on NSW’s South Coast, have seen an influx of A-list movie stars in the area including Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth, as the celebrities shoot scenes for an upcoming movie. But, the stars have received a frosty reception from Kiama MP Gareth Ward, who vented his frustrations about the celebs being allowed to travel freely in the region despite widespread public health orders and nearby Shellharbour being in lockdown. “This makes a total mockery of the public health orders,” he wrote on Twitter. “People can’t see family and friends, funerals are limited to 10, no cases in Shellharbour but still locked down, but apparently A-listers producing movies is essential.” The actors and crew filming Poker Face, which Crowe is directing and starring in, are believed to be following COVID-safe protocols. Though some have raised concerns about the filming, others are finding it a welcome distraction. Cathy Law, the editor of Kiama’s community newspaper, The Bugle, said she had been hearing rumours of Crowe and the crew’s arrival in town for a while. “We heard a couple of rumours yesterday,” Ms Law said, which Russell confirmed on Twitter. “I just think it’s fantastic for Kiama tourism now and into the future. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Shooting in Kiama. What a beautiful place. <a href="https://t.co/rVYET2Tx52">pic.twitter.com/rVYET2Tx52</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1424701482494881793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2021</a></blockquote> Destination Kiama chair Mat Brown agreed, saying the filming had created a lot of excitement and came as a welcome distraction during the pandemic. “It’s not the first time we’ve had blockbusters filmed here,” Councillor Brown said. “There’s a lot of interest around the place from visitors and locals. “Once they are released, they are really important for tourism.” Poker Face is a psychological thriller that centres around a billionaire (Crowe) who gathers his friends to his Miami mansion for a high stakes game of poker. Scenes will also be filmed at Sydney’s Fox Studios and the movie is set to be released in America in 2022. Image: Liam Hemsworth / Instagram, Russell Crowe / Instagram

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Russell Crowe spotted queueing up for COVID jab

One of Australia’s top film stars has been spotted in the queue with thousands of Sydneysiders waiting to get vaccinated. Russell Crowe has spent much of the COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales and took to Twitter to confirm he was one of tens of thousands to get the jab over the weekend. “How I spent my Sunday. Lining up with 7000 good citizens to get shot 1 of vaccine,” he tweeted on Tuesday. “Book yours via NSW Health,” he added, along with a link to the Service NSW website. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> How I spent my Sunday. Lining up with 7000 good citizens to get shot 1 of vaccine. Book yours via NSW health <a href="https://t.co/WcppFuTlFO">https://t.co/WcppFuTlFO</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZyON96npWu">pic.twitter.com/ZyON96npWu</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1414704323544555520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> Dr Karen Price, President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) applauded Crowe for publicly supporting the vaccine rollout, responding: “Follow Russell’s example and roll up your sleeve to get your COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can”. “It doesn’t matter if you are an accountant, construction worker, small business owner or Hollywood movie star - we all have a role to play in fighting this pandemic.” Since the end of February, about 2,728,897 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the state. 20,749 of the doses were administered in the last 24 hours. Image: Russell Crowe / Twitter

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Russell Crowe farewells father in touching memorial service

Russell Crowe has said goodbye to his late father John Alexander Crowe in a Coffs Harbour-based memorial service. John Alexander passed away on March 30. He was 85. Russell took to Twitter and Instagram during the afternoon of Saturday June 5 to share photos from the memorial service, which was hosted near the Gladiator star's property in Nana Glen on the NSW coastal town of Coffs Harbour. The 57-year-old initially shared four images from the service to his Twitter and Instagram without a caption at close to three in the afternoon, before sharing a video later in the evening. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPwRHaXh8U2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPwRHaXh8U2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe)</a> </div> </blockquote> Russell also shared a video of what seems to be the beginning of the memorial, where guests can be seen seated and standing, listening to a string quartet. "Best quote from the memorial for my father today, my dad to his grand daughter," the 57-year-old wrote in a caption accompanying the video. "'Don't hang out with glass half full, glass half empty people... hang out with people who know the glass is always refillable'". On Friday, Russell shared the touching history behind the chapel that hosted the memorial service. "Weddings, string quartets, soloists, opera singers, meditation, prayer, yoga...the chapel has hosted a lot of things over the years. Tomorrow it will host it's first funeral/memorial," Russell tweeted on Friday. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtqdOnhUsq/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtqdOnhUsq/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe)</a> </div> </blockquote> "My dad loved this building. He was fascinated by it. Pretty sure he'd be pleased." Russell owns a farm in the region and John Alexander had lived in the same area for the last 25 years. Russell requested that instead of flowers, for fans and mourners alike to donate to the Charlie Teo Foundation, an organisation that researches and raises awareness for brain cancer, if they wish to pay their respects.

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Russell Crowe's kids are all grown up!

Russell Crowe's ex-wife, Danielle Spencer, has shared a rare photo of their two children all grown up. The couple's sons, Charles and Tennyson tend to stay out of the spotlight but they made a special appearance in a photo recently posted on Spencer's Instagram. "Here I was telling the boys to smile — and then I didn't. Ah well," the 52-year-old Aussie actress and singer captioned the photo. The photo was shared earlier this month as the family celebrated Mother's Day in Sydney. "Have had a lovely Mother's Day,' Spencer added. "Hope all the mums out there have been spoilt today." <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/COpqAhRjdj1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/COpqAhRjdj1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Danielle Spencer (@daniellespencerofficial)</a> </div> </blockquote> Spencer and Crowe first met in 1989 on the set of the Aussie drama The Crossing. They quickly formed a friendship before tying the knot in 2003, months after they welcomed Charles. They announced their separation in 2012, after spending nine years together. The couple was officially divorced in 2018 but remain close. "I've loved Danielle Spencer since 1989 — that's never going to change — and that's one of those things where I stare at her and go, 'How did this fail?' I still can't work it out, because my feelings for her have never changed," Crowe told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3025475/Danielle-Spencer-opens-split-Russell-Crowe-admits-wants-similar-amicable-connection-ex-divorced-parents-future.html" target="_blank">The Sunday Times</a> in 2015.

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Russell Crowe "put through a wall" on crazy night out

NRL great Bryan Fletcher has opened up about his encounter with Russell Crowe that left the two scrapping on a boozy night out. Featuring on Brett Finch’s 'Uncensored' podcast, Fletcher revealed the wild night he had with his South Sydney teammates and Crowe in the mid-2000s. Fletcher was the Rabbitohs captain in 2003 when he joined the club from the Roosters, however the team had suffered a nightmare season after winning only three games. The 47-year-old said he'd never met Crowe before his move to South Sydney, but had heard a rumour that the Hollywood star had promised to take the 2002 team to the Playboy Mansion if they made the finals. Fletcher says he was left with his mind in a scramble after Crowe contacted him near the middle of the 2003 season. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7841241/rabbitohs-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/03710573c68e4e7699511d8951dec960" /> Fletcher however believed it was not actually Crowe on the other end of the line, and instead one of his teammates was pranking him. “I said, ‘How’s Meg? Is she good in the cot?’” Fletcher told Finch, referring to Meg Ryan who Crowe was dating during that time. “I said something more crude than that. “Then there was awkward silence and he goes, ‘Fletch, it’s Russell. Russell Crowe’. "And when he dropped his voice I knew straight away it was him and I’ve just gone, ‘F***, how do I get out of this?’” It turns out Crowe had wanted the South Sydney players to bring a pair of nice clothes after their training in order to take them out. “My imagination just starts going so by the time I get to Sutto (John Sutton) who’s the 17th bloke, I said, ‘Sutto, you’re not going to believe this bro, we are going to the Playboy Mansion’,” Fletcher said. “Everyone is frothing, thinking they’re going to the Playboy Mansion.” Sadly enough, the Rabbitohs didn’t go to LA, but instead arrived at a hotel in Woolloomooloo where cricket greats Shane Warne and Merv Hughes were waiting to kick them into gear with some inspirational words. However the night took a turn around 9 pm when Crowe brought out some bottles of Absinthe. “We went through 10 bottles. Ten bottles later and we’re going mad. It’s on. Blokes are cheering and carrying on,” Fletcher said. He went on to say Crowe had challenged him to some footy. “It was an odd time but I’m thinking, ‘You’ve got to humour Russ, he’s put this drink on for us’,” Fletcher said. “So Russell comes running at me and I tackle him how I always have my whole career and I miss him. He runs behind me and dives down behind an imaginary set of posts. “I said, ‘Good on you Russ’ and kept walking. I take two steps and I get pushed in the back. It’s Russ. He just stops in front of me and he goes, ‘You f***ing dog. You’re a f***ing cat. You’re a waste of money, you’re South Sydney’s worst ever captain’. "He was right but he didn’t have to say it to my face. “The boys have jerried to what’s going on … I got the s**ts and said, ‘Let’s just do this again’. “He basically gets up and runs at me and I get under his ribs and drive him … and put him through a wall and the boys are just going, ‘What the f*** are you doing? Why are you doing this?’ “Russ pops up, just shakes his head and goes, ‘That’s what I want to see!’ That was his motivation, so we end up having a terrific night, getting on the p***.” Crowe's motivational tactics seemed to do the job as the Rabbitohs would go on to thrash Melbourne Storm that weekend. However their victory was short-lived. “We beat them 42-10 and we did not win another game all year,” Fletcher admitted. Images: Getty

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“Sworn to secrecy”: Aussie dad finally able to crow about daughter’s royal moment

As one of the four-person choir that sang at Prince Philip’s scaled-back funeral, Miriam Allan also stood out as the only woman. Back in his Newcastle home, her father watched on proudly. Chris Allan said he has known his daughter was incredibly talented since she was a “musically precocious” six-year old. Ms Allan performed Jubilate Deo, Benjamin Britten’s sacred choral composition, alongside the choir at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor on Saturday. But, this wasn’t the first time she’s sung the song, having performed it since she was a child growing up in New South Wales. Before her latest performance and the establishment of her international renown as a soprano, her father said she would perform it at Newcastle’s Christ Church Cathedral. “The Britten that they sang during the service, she’s been singing since she was a little kid,” Mr Allan said. Having since moved to England in 2003, Mr Allan said his daughter would use him as a “sounding board”. He watched as her career blossomed, taking her on tours around the world with leading orchestras and choirs. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SLiFKgtQy/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SLiFKgtQy/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Miriam Allan (@miriamsoprano)</a> </div> </blockquote> Reminiscing on fond memories of accompanying his daughter on piano, as a composer, and singing together, he said, “I played for her and gave her music to sing and so forth when she was younger.” “There were many times when we sang or played together - I would play the piano and accompany her.” The pair have performed on some of the same programs since she was a teenager. Their most recent performance in August 2019 was for the Newcastle Music Festival - held in the cathedral where her musical career started. Ms Allan is married to Richard Bannan, a lay clerk, one of the 12 choral singers employed to sing at St. George’s Chapel. She also teaches singing in Oxfordshire and is a singing coach at a preparatory school in Westminster. Mr Allan said he was thrilled to watch his daughter perform at the sombre yet moving service for Prince Philip. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CNz6evNA1Wb/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CNz6evNA1Wb/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Miriam Allan (@miriamsoprano)</a> </div> </blockquote> But, this isn’t the first time she’s performed for the Duke either. Mr Allan said, “She used to sing years ago in the Royal Guards Chapel and Prince Philip would often come to that, so she had sung for him a number of times.” “It was quite a lovely experience to be able to sing [for him] again.” Until a phone call on Friday afternoon, Mr Allan had no idea that his daughter would be performing for Queen Elizabeth and the 30 other royal family members in attendance and had expected her husband would be the one singing. “She said, ‘Someone in the family is going to sing and it’s not Rich’,” he said. “We were sworn to secrecy at the time because it was all embargoed.” He was surprised and thrilled, and said “it was a great opportunity for her.” Mr Allan, along with his wife, Gerogei Laney, watched the performance from their Newcastle home. Commenting on her composure, he said, “To have that ability and to be able to keep your composure under that stressful condition when you know lots of people are watching is pretty good.”

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Russell Crowe shares devastating family heartache

Russell Crowe has taken to social media to reveal that his father has died at the age of 85. The New Zealand-born actor paid tribute to his “dear old man”, John Alexander Crow, writing: “I arrived back in the bush last night. “Today, although the sun is shining and the torrential rain has abated, this date will forever be tinged with sadness. My dear old man, my beautiful dad, the most gentle of men, has passed away. “I’m posting this because I know there are people all over the world who’s heart he touched and who’s ribs he tickled with his sparkly eyes and his cheeky attitude to everyone, and everything, and this is probably as efficient a method as any to pass on the news. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I arrived back in the bush last night. Today, although the sun is shining and the torrential rain has abated, this date will forever be tinged with sadness. My dear old man, my beautiful dad, the most gentle of men, has passed away. — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1376772586978168834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2021</a></blockquote> “John Alexander Crowe 13th March 1936- 30th March 2021 Born in Christchurch, New Zealand. "Passed away in Coffs Harbour, NSW, his home for the last 25 years. Rest In Peace.” Australian chef Julie Goodwin was one of the thousands of responses who paid tribute to Mr Crowe, writing: “I’m so sorry. Condolences to you and your family.” Today star David Campbell also left a message, saying: “Oh mate. So very sorry. Thinking of you.” Studio 10’s Angela Bishop chimed in, writing: I” am so sorry to hear this Russell. I was lucky enough to meet your Dad a few times. He was lovely, and his eyes did sparkle, just as you describe. Sending love and condolences to you and your family.” Russell has an undeniable bond with his dad, revealing on Twitter last year in April, that he had been quarantining with him. “Isolating with the old man. 84 now. Wearing a hat I got at Princeton while shooting A Beautiful Mind,” Russell wrote on Twitter at the time. Speaking to Extra TV in June about quarantining with his parents, Russell said: "My mum and dad are pretty old now. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> John Alexander Crowe 13th March 1936- 30th March 2021 Born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Passed away in Coffs Harbour, NSW, his home for the last 25 years. Rest In Peace. — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1376772591558434816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2021</a></blockquote> “My dad's 84 and my mum's 79 and they're suffering from the things people get at that age. You know, early-onset this and that. So it was just a better thing for me to be where they were.” He also revealed the advice his father had given him about Hollywood, saying: "Dad said to me one time because I spent my whole youth at university to study history ... [and] this little thing happened at the time when I left school and my dad lost his job and he just didn't have the money for me to go to university. "He said to me, 'You've got have something to fall back on.' The standard cliche, right? “I believed in my life there will be a lot of times where I fall on my face, but I will not be falling backwards. And he just accepted that and said, 'Righto, off you go.' The next 200 dads would've gotten in my way but he was like, 'OK.'" John Crowe is survived by his wife Jocelyn, his two children Russell and Terry, and his grandkids, Charles, Tennyson and Spencer.

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Russell Crowe shares new photo of harbour cruise with Chris Hemsworth

The South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL game on Friday night became an unexpected celebrity magnet when Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky were accompanied by their A-list mates at the match. The Thor star watched the game from a private box along with Isla Fisher, Taika Waititi, Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Portman and other friends. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5eGiLJHSy/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5eGiLJHSy/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth)</a> </div> </blockquote> It seems that they were hosted by longtime Rabbitohs fan Russell Crowe. Crowe and Hemsworth spent tile together prior to the kickoff too, with the actor and his wife enjoying quality time with the Oscar winner on a luxury yacht on Sydney Harbour. "Thanks for the hospitality <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/russellecrowe/" target="_blank">#russellecrowe</a>," Hemsworth wrote alongside some photos, one of which Crowe also shared on his Instagram and Twitter. Hemsworth is in Sydney to film the upcoming Thor movie, directed by Taika Waititi and also starring Natalie Portman. Meanwhile, Isla Fisher and her husband Sacha Baron Cohen have relocated to Sydney with their kids.

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Russell Crowe remembers hilarious prank Nicole Kidman pulled on Jay Leno

Nicole Kidman may have pulled off the greatest television prank of all time – and it’s taken years for anyone to realise. The Australian Oscar-winning actress known for her class and poise once tricked late night talk show host Jay Leno into using a very crude Aussie slang term countless times on his show, as he had no idea what the word meant. Many were surprised the term was in Kidman’s vocabulary. Kidman was left giggling after she had convinced the host that “crack a fat” meant something far more innocent that its true meaning (relating to male arousal). Leno then casually dropped the phrase every chance he got according to the star’s close friend, Russell Crowe. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Crowe recalled the hilarious incident which happened a few years ago. “She said it (‘crack a fat’) and Jay kept repeating it over and over again, and Nicole realised the hole she’d dug herself into,” Crowe explained. “Jay kept saying things like, ‘We’ll be right back after this break to crack a fat with Nicole Kidman!’ And that sent Nicole into giggles.” Crowe and Kidman have been close friends for years, after they met in Sydney many years ago. Crowe apparently did a “shoey” (the act of drinking an alcoholic beverage out of someone's shoe) at a party that Kidman had thrown. “It was at a house party that I threw in Darlinghurst with my then-boyfriend,” Kidman, 53, told News Corp in 2018 of meeting Crowe. She went on to say their friendship blossomed when they both began working in the US. “I have an enormous amount of love and affection for him because we have been friends literally our whole life. It’s an admirable thing when you forge your way through, decade after decade.”

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Double patriot: Russell Crowe's unique face mask tribute

Russell Crowe has celebrated his 56th birthday by honouring his two home countries in self-isolation. The New Zealand-born actor, who has spent most of his life in Australia, took to social media on Tuesday to share a picture of himself wearing the Australian flag over his mouth and the New Zealand flag over his forehead. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Fashion tips for shoppers.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/anzacproud?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#anzacproud</a> <a href="https://t.co/FzGrTLjrxK">pic.twitter.com/FzGrTLjrxK</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1247295331798110208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2020</a></blockquote> “Fashion tips for shoppers #anzacproud,” Crowe wrote. Earlier this week, the Gladiator star shared he was in self-isolation with his father John Alexander. “Isolating with the old man. 84 now. Wearing a hat I got at Princeton while shooting A Beautiful Mind,” Crowe wrote alongside a picture of his father. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Isolating with the old man . 84 now. Wearing a hat I got at Princeton while shooting A Beautiful Mind. <a href="https://t.co/e6pXoqhGgQ">pic.twitter.com/e6pXoqhGgQ</a> — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/1246704020988690435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2020</a></blockquote>

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Double patriot: Russell Crowe's unique face mask tribute