Russell Crowe, a known tennis enthusiast, had the ultimate fan experience at the French Open on Sunday. The 62-year-old Australian actor was attending the match between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Benjamin Bonzi of France at Stade Roland Garros in Paris when he caught a stray ball that flew into the crowd.
A Memorable Catch
Sitting alongside his girlfriend Britney Theriot, 42, Crowe expertly plucked the ball from the air as it whizzed by him. Britney reacted with shock and delight as she watched him scramble to catch the fast-moving object. The Oscar-winner was visibly pleased, showing off his prize to a stunned Britney before holding it up victoriously for the crowd to see. A staffer rushed over to snap a photo of the historic occasion, with Crowe beaming as he flaunted his rare souvenir.
Applause and Celebration
Crowe was treated to a round of applause from impressed tennis spectators. When he sat back down, he was seen excitedly chatting to Britney, basking in his accidental victory. The 'Gladiator' star dressed formally for the match, donning a navy blue suit paired with a grey waistcoat, a baby blue tie matching his shirt, and aviator sunglasses. Britney also opted for a suit, hers in black, worn with a striped dress shirt and reflective sunglasses. She added a chunky designer watch in gold metal and carried a grey Hermès Birkin bag.
Weight Loss Journey
Russell looked dapper and robust, with his weight loss on display. The actor has undergone a significant transformation over the past year, revealing on the Joe Rogan podcast that he has shed 26 kilos. He also disclosed that while he still enjoys a drink, he has drastically cut down his alcohol intake. During the chat, he confessed that when he completed his latest film, 'Nuremberg', he weighed a hefty 126 kilos. 'I'm 100.9 now,' he said, clearly pleased with his new look. Crowe credited health services platform Way2Well for assisting in his transformation.
Relationship with Britney Theriot
Meanwhile, Russell's romance with Britney is going strong. The couple went red carpet official in October 2022 at the Rome premiere of Russell's movie 'Poker Face', following the start of their romance in November 2020. Before striking up an intimate connection, the pair had initially met on the set of the thriller 'Broken City' in 2013. A New Orleans native, Britney is a former actress and former Saints cheerleader.
