Russell Crowe spoke out about the planned “Gladiator” sequel and how he feels looking back on his younger self.
The actor has faced a divorce in recent years, but he and his ex-wife still keep in touch.
Crowe traded his life in the US four years ago for a rural life overseas, where he met someone new.
Ridley Scott’s iconic film “Gladiator” was highly acclaimed when it was released and remains a classic to this day. The film has proven so popular that Scott was hired to make a sequel to the iconic historical drama. The star of the original, Russell Crowe, recently voiced his opinion on making another “Gladiator.”
Amid his latest interview, Crowe was met with tons of feedback on his girth. Many people took to social media to voice how they felt about the aging actor’s looks, suggesting, often rudely, that he should do something about his weight and lengthening beard.
Despite the suggestions that Crowe should look after himself, he appeared well-groomed and healthy when he spoke out about the new film. The actor has largely given up his life in the US, choosing to spend his days in a rural setting with his new girlfriend.
Russell Crowe Reflected on His Youth While Commenting on Gladiator Sequel
Crowe commented in a recent interview about the new “Gladiator” film, saying he is certain Scott will do an excellent job in reviving the world he built back in 2000 for new audiences. According to Collider, the new film is set to launch at the tail end of 2024.
Although Crowe and Spencer aren’t married anymore, it seems the two are trying to maintain a friendly relationship.
Crowe also reflected on his role in the first film, admitting that he was much younger and noting that the film was a big reason for his continued success as an actor. Being about two decades older now, life Crowe has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, but he still confessed:
“I mean, look, the only thing that I really feel about it is slightly jealous, you know? Because I was a much younger man, obviously, and it was a huge experience in my life. I’ve been very lucky to be involved in lots of big movies, but the legs on that film are incredible.”
After the Daily Mail and People reported on Crowe’s response to the sequel of his iconic film, many social media users noted how much the actor has aged since his role as Maximus Decimus Meridius. One Instagram user wrote, “This doesn’t look like Russell Crowe.”
Another social media user noted, “He looks 40 years older, not 20.” On Facebook, the comments were the same, with one person writing, “He needs to tone up like the first movie.” Someone else agreed with this sentiment, saying, “Yes.” Another person commented, “Better hit the gym.”
The negative comments about Crowe’s appearance kept rolling in, with people also criticizing his beard. One Facebook user wrote, “Russell is such a good looking man I wish he would lose the weight and trim the beard.”
After His Divorce, Russell and His Ex, the Mom of His Sons, Maintain an Amicable Relationship
On April 8, 2018, Crowe announced via his social media pages that he and his first wife, Danielle Spencer, finally settled their divorce after five long years of legal battles. The actor wrote on Twitter, “In other news … yesterday , April 9th , 2018 at 12:30pm Eastern Daylight time (Aus) … I officially became divorced . Thank you linesman . Thank you ball boys (sic).”
Although Crowe’s farm suffered heavy damage in the bushfires, his time in Australia has offered many good things as well.
Crowe and Spencer were together for more than 20 years before they decided to go their separate ways, and they share two children, Tennyson Spencer Crowe and Charles Spencer Crowe.” The news of their divorce first broke in 2003 while the whole situation was still developing.
Although Crowe and Spencer aren’t married anymore, it seems the two are trying to maintain a friendly relationship. On April 7, Spencer posted an image on Instagram of her ex-husband holding his two sons as baby boys while lying on his back. She explained that the post was meant to mark his birthday.
Spencer captioned the post, “Twenty years ago today, I married the father of my boys. While it is no longer our anniversary, it is still that guy’s birthday. Happy Birthday.” In March, she also shared an old picture of the entire family posing together. She ended the caption with, “Looks like we’re having fun.”
Absent from the US for Years, He Lives on Farm and Finally Found Love Again
Although Crowe divorced his wife of over two decades, the actor didn’t seem too downtrodden after the legalities were settled. In the spirit of fresh starts, the actor also decided to make a significant change by moving countries. After making a film in the US in 2019, the actor left the country behind almost entirely.
These days, Theriot works as a realtor, and vacation pictures Crowe shared on Twitter showed she gets along with the actor’s two sons.
Crowe opted for life in Australia, where he lives in an apartment in Sydney. He also spends much of his time on his farm in the Australian town of Nana Glen. In 2020, the actor used his Golden Globes win to highlight the dire situation in Australia as they battled bushfires. He didn’t appear in person but wrote in a statement:
“Make no mistake. The tragedy unfolding in Australia is climate change-based. We need to act based on science, move our global workforce to renewable energy and respect our planet for the unique and amazing place it is.”
Although Crowe’s farm suffered heavy damage in the bushfires, his time in Australia has offered many good things as well. In November 2020, Crowe was seen spending time with the former actress Britney Theriot on a tennis court, a place they frequent together. The two were caught sharing a kiss after playing a few games.
The two keep their relationship out of the public eye, but they had known each other since 2013, when they starred in “Broken City” together. These days, Theriot works as a realtor, and vacation pictures Crowe shared on Twitter showed she gets along with the actor’s two sons.
