Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 28, 2025 · Entertainment

Russell Crowe's Wedding-Ready Transformation at Zurich Film Festival

Russell Crowe has been sporting a much trimmer physique of late. The Australian actor was looking trim and terrific on Saturday as he attended the Zurich Film Festival (pictured)

BOMBSHELL! Russell Crowe's Shocking Weight Loss Reveals His Secret: He's Preparing for the Wedding of the Century with Fiancée Britney Theriot!

The Gladiator star, 61, has been making waves at the Zurich Film Festival, but it's not just his dashing good looks that have everyone talking – Russell Crowe has undergone a dramatic weight loss, and insiders claim he's shredding for the wedding of the year!

At Saturday's prestigious Golden Eye Award ceremony, where he accepted the Lifetime Achievement honor in style, Russell looked like a million bucks. His navy blue suit was tailored to perfection, paired with a light blue dress shirt and a dash of teal tie, finishing off the look with sleek leather shoes and a pricey chunky watch.

Now, the reason behind his dramatic weight loss has come to light

But what really caught our attention was his slimmed-down physique – it seems the actor has been working hard to get in shape for his upcoming nuptials! According to sources close to the star, Russell's dramatic weight loss is not just about preparing for his new role (he's set to start filming The Weight with Ethan Hawke in Bavaria), but also about being groom-ready for his fiancée Britney Theriot.

And, honey, it seems he's finally listened to his "boys" – a source revealed that Russell had been getting pressure from his friends to set a wedding date with the 32-year-old beauty. "He's back down to his ideal 'groom-worthy' weight, and there are no excuses now," the insider spilled.

This news comes on the heels of rumors that the couple is planning an Italian wedding in Rome – yes, you read that right! Russell and Britney have been spotted sightseeing in Italy together, and insiders claim it's their dream destination for their big day. "Every time they go there, they come back more in love," a source revealed.

The Gladiator star, 61, accepted the Golden Eye Award for Lifetime Achievement at the prestigious event

But what about those engagement rumors? Well, we've got the scoop – Russell and Britney confirmed their romance with a kiss on a tennis court in November 2020, and it seems they're taking things to the next level. Italy was always going to be their wedding destination of choice, and now that they've both lost weight, there's no holding them back!

In fact, this isn't the first time we've heard whispers about an Italian wedding – earlier in the year, Russell ignited rumors he was set to tie the knot with Britney in Rome. But one thing is for sure: when these two say "I do," it'll be a ceremony to remember.

The question on everyone's mind now is: will they get married in a picturesque Italian church? Only time (and maybe a few more pounds of weight loss) will tell!

Russell looked dapper in a smart, navy blue suit paired with a light blue dress shirt and teal tie. He finished the look with leather dress shoes and a pricey, chunky watch

But what we can say for sure is that Russell Crowe and Britney Theriot are the ultimate power couple, and their love story just got a whole lot more interesting. Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy celebrity romance!

Russell was also looking slimmer than ever in June at the Golden Bee Awards in Malta alongside his fiancée Britney Theriot (pictured)