Russell Crowe reveals he shaved his beard for the first time since 2019.Photo:Russell Crowe/X; Pool Insabato Rovaris/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty
Russell Crowe/X; Pool Insabato Rovaris/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty
Russell Crowe’s beard era has come to an end.
TheGladiatorstar, 59, has been among the celebrities committed to growing out their facial hair (Travis Kelce,Jack Black,LeBron Jamesincluded), but now he’s ready for a fresh start.
On Feb. 19, the Oscar nominee shareda selfieon X (formerly Twitter) of his freshly shaved face (without beard and mustache) — and he looks strikingly different.
He didn’t share what inspired the transformation. Instead, he captioned the photo: “The actor prepares #20. First shave since 2019.”
Russell Crowe shares selfie of his freshly shaved face on X.Russell Crowe/X
Russell Crowe/X
There is still a hint of stubble to go with his salt-and-pepper hair, so it’s possible that Crowe may have simply wanted to start anew or is preparing for his role inNuremberg,which is slated to film in Hungary soon.
Fans in Crowe’s comment section were happy with the change, throwing compliments left and right, with many concurring that the Australian was “looking good.”
Russell Crowe attends the 74 Sanremo Music Festival on Feb. 7.Pool Insabato Rovaris/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty
Pool Insabato Rovaris/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty
Crowe has rocked many red carpets with his gray beard, which was inches long when he appeared at the Sanremo Italian Song Festival earlier this month.
And although he has shot a few movies with a smooth smooth complexion, such asAmerican Gangster, he’s always been dedicated to some sort of facial hair, whether a five o’clock shadow or afull-on beardcovering the entire bottom half of his face.
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Earlier in the week,TheBacheloralumMatt Jamesrevealed that he too hadrazored off his overgrownscruff with the help of his girlfriendRachael Kirkconnell.
source: people.com
