On a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe sat down for an entertaining and engaging chat with host Ellen Degeneres. The conversation covered a range of topics, from Crowe’s love for his favorite Australian football team to his life on his farm.

Crowe, who is known for his roles in films like Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind, revealed that he is a passionate supporter of the South Sydney rabbitors, a football team in Australia. He even did a sponsorship deal with them, which involved their players wearing “Cinderella Man” shirts on the field for eight weeks. Crowe shared his hopes that this sponsorship would bring about a change in the team’s performance.

The actor also talked about his life on his farm in Australia. He explained that he has both animals and crops and has been going through some tough times due to drought conditions. Crowe mentioned that they recently sold off quite a few cattle as part of their breeding program.

When the conversation turned to animals, Crowe clarified that he does not have alpacas, but rather Angus Cattle. He also shared some intriguing facts about platypuses, which are native to Australia. According to Crowe, everything in Australia bites, including the girls, and platypuses have poison glands on their heads.

Moving on to his personal life, Crowe celebrated his second wedding anniversary with his wife Danielle. They also have a son named Charlie, who is 17 months old. Crowe proudly shared that Charlie is starting to talk and has recently discovered that his father makes for an excellent mode of transportation.

The conversation wrapped up with Crowe discussing his latest film, Cinderella Man, which tells the inspiring true story of James J. Braddock, a boxer who became the heavyweight champion in 1935. Crowe expressed his admiration for Braddock’s resilience and the impact his story had on him when he first read about it in 1997.

Overall, Russell Crowe‘s appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show was filled with humor, interesting anecdotes, and a genuine passion for the things he cares about. His down-to-earth nature and engaging storytelling made for a lively and enjoyable interview. Fans can catch Crowe in his new film, Cinderella Man, which is currently playing in theaters nationwide.

Originally aired on June 8, 2005