Russell Crowe was spotted look slimmer than ever recently at the Golden Bee Awards in Malta.
And now, the reason behind his dramatic weight loss has come to light: He’s shredding for the wedding.
The Gladiator star, 61, and his fiancée Britney Theriot, 32, have been at the centre of wedding bell rumours for a while and it seems Russell is ready to take the leap into matrimony.
‘Russell had to slim down for his Great Depression movie he’s about to start filming in Bavaria [The Weight with Ethan Hawke] but he’s also said he wanted to be in shape for his wedding day to Britney,’ a source close to the star told Woman’s Day.
‘He’s been getting heat from his boys for stringing Britney along and avoiding setting a date.
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The Gladiator star and his fiancée Britney Theriot have been at the centre of wedding bell rumours for a while and it seems Russell is ready to take the leap into matrimony

‘He wanted to be in shape for his wedding day to Britney,’ a source close to the star told Woman’s Day
‘Now he’s finally back down to his ideal ‘groom-worthy’ weight, there are no excuses,’ the insider revealed.
It comes after Russell ignited rumours he is set to tie the knot with Britney in Rome.
Earlier this year, claims were circulating that the couple were eyeing up an Italian wedding after reportedly visiting a church during their latest visit to the city.
The couple, who started dating in 2020, visited Rome last year when Russell performed with his band The Gentlemen Barbers at the Forum Theatre.
They were spotted sightseeing during their lavish getaway and reportedly visited a church in the city.
‘Italy was always going to be their wedding destination. Every time they go there, they come back more in love,’ an insider told Woman’s Day.
‘It’s always been their dream to get married there.’
Russell and Britney frequently visit Italy together and first sparked engagement rumours during a trip to the European country last year.

Russell cut a dashing figure when he attended the Golden Bee Awards in Malta last week with Britney
The pair confirmed their long-rumoured romance with a kiss on a tennis court in November 2020.
Russell cut a dashing figure when he attended the Golden Bee Awards in Malta last week.
The Aussie star was looking trim and terrific in an all-black look that consisted of an immaculately tailored suit paired with a crisp black dress shirt and vest.
He added a pop of colour to his monochrome display with a golden pocket square.
Russell’s fiancée also attended the event, and looked equally stylish in a longline shift dress.
The Broken City actress opted to keep her accessories to a minimum, but carried a chic designer handbag.
At one point, Russell was photographed catching up with comedian-turned-author David Walliams.