Hollywood Walk of Fame
Star Ceremony ~ April 12, 2010
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Russell Crowe honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame
April 13, 2010
Academy Award winner Russell Crowe is used to the global spotlight, but on busy Hollywood Boulevard his young sons Charlie and Tennyson received a dose of what it is like to be an A-List star.
Crowe was honoured with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Monday and the actor made it a family affair, with wife Danielle and the two boys joining in the pomp and ceremony of one of Tinseltown's great honours.
Charlie, 6, and Tennyson, 3, looked like veteran Hollywood celebrities as they posed in front of the world's media.
"It is really nice," Crowe told AAP.
"They're old enough now to understand that something special is going on."
Plenty of Crowe's A-list mates, including Avatar's Sam Worthington, US talkshow host Jay Leno and director-producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, joined more than 500 hundred screaming fans, some wearing South Sydney Rabbitoh jumpers and hats and waving Australian flags, for the ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard.
More than 2400 stars dot the Boulevard, however the Kodak Theatre is prime real estate for the honour with Crowe's sitting alongside stars belonging to Nicole Kidman, Anthony Hopkins, Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
Crowe, 46, wanted his star to be near his idol, Marlon Brando, a few blocks east and in a seedy area of Hollywood, but there was not enough space.
"His is way down there near a convenience store I used to buy ice creams from," Crowe said pointing into the distance.
"I wanted to be down there, but long ago they filled up the area around him."
The star ceremony kicks off what will be a global publicity tour for Crowe ahead of next month's release of Robin Hood, his new film with Cate Blanchett.
Crowe has an upcoming appearance on Leno's talkshow and joked that if Leno did not show for the star ceremony he would have ditched the talkshow.
Leno could not resist a few digs back at Crowe.
Los Angeles has suffered rainy weather and the organisers of the ceremony, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, erected a large tent in case a downpour struck.
The sun was shining when the ceremony began and Leno joked Crowe had sought divine intervention
"It was pouring rain this morning and Russell Crowe made one phone call. The sun has come out," Leno told the crowd.
Crowe was pleased to see plenty of Rabbitoh rugby league colours in the crowd, including Sydney's George Sersemis, who was decked out in red and green.
"Go the bunnies!" Sersemis, who is holidaying in the US with his family to celebrate his 50th birthday, cheered.
Leno and members of Crowe's security team also wore Rabbitoh caps.
"There's blokes in the crowd as well and a couple of girls I saw over there," Crowe said of the Rabbitoh invasion.
"The Bunny mate, the bunny. Who else has got a badge as cool as that?
"You play the toughest ball in hand football game in the world and your symbol is a fluffy white bunny."
Crowe said Charlie and Tennyson had never visited the stars on the Walk of Fame.
He acknowledged that trips to tourist Meccas like Hollywood Blvd can be hairy for Oscar winners and their families.
"Even when we go to Disneyland we do it in the dark of night or the first thing in the morning," Crowe said.
AAP
Walk of Fame: Russell Crowe
By Zorianna Kit
April 9, 2010, 07:20 PM ET
Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe first made Hollywood take notice with his eye-catching turn in "Romper Stomper" (1992) and has captivated audiences with his roles in "L.A. Confidential" (1997), "Gladiator" (2000) and "A Beautiful Mind" (2001). He's reteamed with "Gladiator" director Ridley Scott for his next film, "Robin Hood," opening May 14. Shortly before receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Crowe, also a recording artist and part owner of the Australian rugby league South Sydney Rabbitohs, made time for The Hollywood Reporter's Zorianna Kit from his home base in Australia.
THR: Let's put the issue to rest once and for all: In "Robin Hood," tights or no tights?
Russell Crowe: There are no tights in this film. They weren't invented until quite a few hundred years after when the story takes place. We start our story in 1199. Tights don't come into play until the 1600s. I do apologize of those who will be disappointed that there are no tights.
THR: You often play heroes. Is there anything you're afraid of?
Crowe: I used to be fine climbing up things. Now I've got to steel myself for heights. Things like looking out an open window inside a helicopter 1,600 feet up in the air.
THR: On what would you say you are a complete authority?
Crowe: My own emotional state. I'm relatively knowledgeable when it comes to my football club. Everything else, I'm comfortable and happy to remain a student on.
THR: Do you have any bad habits you're currently trying to quit?
Crowe: Cigarettes, for sure. (Pause) To tell you the truth, I'm not really trying. What I'm doing is trying to bring it closer to the forefront of my mind every day. Spending too long at the computer is starting to become a big deal. I live in Australia but my businesses are in so many other parts of the world, I tend to spend way too many hours on a daily basis answering e-mails.
THR: Speaking of computers, do you use Facebook or Twitter?
Crowe: I don't, but there are plenty of people who pretend to be me on Facebook and Twitter. I'm thinking of using Twitter when we go out and do press for "Robin Hood." I've been thinking that it might be interesting for people to follow because you're tweeting from country to country and seeing different things every day.
THR: What should female actors know about you?
Crowe: That I'm a naturally generous person, so don't take it personally. And when I'm working with you, I will be your sword and your shield.
Apr 13, 2010
Russell Crowe gets Walk of Fame star
Russell Crowe made it a family affair as he got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. With him for the fun: His wife Danielle Spencer and their sons, Charles Spencer Crowe, 6, and Tennyson Spencer Crowe, 3.
Crowe is starting to talk about his new Robin Hood movie, opening May 14. He's already mentioned that he will not be wearing tights in the film, and he explained again to Reuters: "They weren't invented until quite a few hundred years after when the story takes place. We start our story in 1199. Tights don't come into play until the 1600s. I do apologize to those who will be disappointed that there are no tights."
Director Ridley Scott told the Press Association we should expect a different kind of Robin Hood. "He's a guy who's been on the road, as opposed to a guy walking around with a feather in his hat and wearing a little green skirt - I never liked that Robin Hood, I couldn't buy it."
Russell Crowe Gets Star on Walk of Fame
Russell Crowe was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday.
Joined by his wife Danielle and their two young sons and introduced by Jay Leno, and Oscar-winners Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, the actor said of the occasion, "There's no place I would rather be, apart from with my family, than on a movie set."
He told ET, "I suppose in a way it means I've been around awhile, and been making movies for awhile," going on to joke, "It basically just signifies that I'm getting really old."
"No one could deserve a star more than Russell," Howard said. Grazer enthused, "I've been a beneficiary of Russell Crowe's talent on four different films. I'm just going to be a small part of this, but I want to congratulate Russell for getting this star. It's a tremendous honor."
Posted April 12, 2010 6:49:00 PM
Daily Telegraph ~ Sydney Confidential
Russell Crowe cements his place in Hollywood with Walk of Fame star
By Peter Mitchell
From: AAP
April 13, 2010 7:34AM
RUSSELL Crowe's star shone bright despite dark rain clouds threatening his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony.
The Australian-raised actor was honoured with the 2404th star on Hollywood Boulevard.
Avatar's Sam Worthington, US talkshow host Jay Leno, director-producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazier and Crowe's wife Danielle and sons Tennyson, 3, and Charles, 6, attended the ceremony.
Hollywood named the day "Russell Crowe Day".
"Thanks for the privilege. I'll always be grateful for it," Crowe told the crowd of more than 500, including numerous Australians wearing his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs jumpers and caps.
Los Angeles' famed sunshine was not on show and, with rain threatening, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce held the ceremony under a tent.
Leno joked that Crowe sought divine intervention.
"It was pouring rain this morning and Russell Crowe made one phone call. The sun has come out," Leno told the crowd.
Crowe's star sits on the footpath outside the home of the Oscar's ceremony, the Kodak Theatre, next to stars belonging to Nicole Kidman, Anthony Hopkins and Martin Scorsese.
The ceremony was held ahead of Crowe's next film, Robin Hood, co-starring Australia's Cate Blanchett.