Russell Crowe responds to viral video that shows him, according to TMZ, “yelling” at fans

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Russell Crowe here in October 2025 shouted to his fans in front of his Parisian hotel.

He’s not the type to let things happen. Russell Crowe responded to the small controversy concerning him which has been circulating on social networks since Monday, May 26. A video published by a celebrity site shows him responding a little curtly to his fans gathered in front of a hotel in Paris where he was passing through in recent days.

TMZ had accompanied the images with a derogatory comment which did not please the actor at all. Gladiator.

Monday May 26, as he left the establishment, Russell Crowe was eagerly awaited by many fans who were visibly very enthusiastic about the idea of ​​meeting the interpreter of Maximus. Before heading towards them, the actor sent them a warning by raising his hand “Are you listening to me? Stay where you are. And don’t fucking come at me, I’ll come at you. Leave room for everyone. As soon as someone acts like an asshole, I’ll leave. Is it clear?» Russell Crowe told the fans, before heading towards them to sign autographs.

So this is the site TMZ who posted one of these videos, adding a comment. HAS” In case you need a reminder that fans aren’t always stars’ No. 1 priority, turn to Russell Crowe. The guy was not in the mood outside his hotel in Paris.»

The 62-year-old actor used his X account to respond. “Everyone had their autograph, and their selfie. Hotel guests were able to continue moving around, I arrived at the airport on time. Only one bodyguard, no security. What is your problem? » écrit Russell Crowe après avoir qualifié l’article de « piège-à -clics ».

TMZ has since withdrawn his comment. Many Internet users have come to the defense of the New Zealand actor, arguing that he had only established his rules of the game in a clear manner, and established his limits, before giving fans precisely what they had come to welcome him for. Russell Crowe will be starring in three films this year: Beast, Unabomber et Highlander. But it wasn’t for a shoot that the actor was in Paris. He went to Roland Garos on May 24 with his partner Britney Theriot.