Aussie Hollywood A-listers Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Rebel Wilson join star-studded list of names at Centre Court's Royal Box
In sweltering 34 degree conditions, the Aussie trio arrived at the box on Centre Court just as barbora Krejcikova and Alexandra Eala got proceedings underway for the afternoon on the iconic stadium.
Wilson, who dazzled in a flowing pink dress, was joined by her partner Ramona Agruma. The couple, who first went public on their relationship back in 2022, were married last year, with Ramona donning a stripy white dress and blouse on Tuesday.
The pair sat next two-time Academy Award winner Blanchett, who was also accompanied by her mother June in the box.
The Lord of the Rings actress stunned in a $2,359 Giorgio Armani silk Prince of Wales jacket and trousers that featured a weaved check pattern with a pair of Armani AR6167 golden sunglasses. She, Wilson and her mother all chatted and laughed together between points.
They weren't the only Aussies in the Royal Box on Tuesday, with Tennis Australia CEO, Craig Tiley, also in attendance at the All England Club on Tuesday.
It comes as Blanchett sent fans into meltdown by making a surprise cameo in the final episode of the third series of Netflix's hit show Squid Game.
Many fans were left baffled after they spotted the the Oceans 8 actress briefly during the episode, with one fan writing on social media: 'Cate Blanchett in Squid Game was not on my 2025 bucket list, but here we are.'
Crowe, meanwhile, made a surprise appearance at the Golden Bee Awards in Malta on Sunday and looked in top form, as he Gladiator actor stepped down the terrace at Wimbledon's historic Centre Court.
Rumours have been swirling that the Sydney Rabbitohs co-owner could be set to wed his fiancee Britney Theriot in Rome soon.
The pair had confirmed their romance back in 2020 and have since been seen regularly jetting between Sydney and Coffs Harbour.
It comes as Crowe is building a $400m new Australian movie studio, dubbed 'Aussiewood' that will be situated in Coffs Harbour close to the Academy Award winner's home on the NSW coast.
It comes after Aussie star Alex De Minaur booked his passage to the second round of the Men's Singles on Tusday afternoon, with a 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-2) victory against Roberto Carballes Baena on Court 18.
While stars including David Beckham and Gareth Southgate were both in the Royal Box on Monday, many other big names from the world of sport were also spotted in the royal enclosure on Tuesday.
The Lord of the Rings actress (left) smiled as she enjoyed the day alongside her mum June (right)
Blanchett was also sporting a stunning pair of Giorgio Armani sunglasses, worth $1,244
They weren't the only Aussies in the Royal Box on Tuesday, with Tennis Australia CEO, Craig Tiley, also in attendance at the All England Club on Tuesday
Former US Open and Ryder Cup champion Justin Rose and his partner Katie were both in attendance on Tuesday.
Rose suffered heartache at The Masters earlier this year, missing out on finally winning his first Green Jacket to Rory McIlroy over a play-off hole.
He has now returned back to the UK and is due to tee up at next week's Scottish Open in North Berwick, before heading to Northern Ireland for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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