Russell Crowe turns heads with dapper accessory as he attends Wimbledon with fiancée Brittany Theriot
The Gladiator star, 61, was all class in a dark blue suit paired with designer sunglasses and a multicoloured tartan tie.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday, Russell gave fans an insight into the meaning behind his tartan accessory.
Sharing an image of him and Brittany watching the action courtside, next to a close-up of his tie, Russell revealed it was a quiet nod to his Scottish heritage.
'The tie? Fraser of Lovat. In honour of all the Lord's Lovat,' he wrote.
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Russell was referring to Fraser of Lovat – a Highland Scottish clan that has been associated with the area surrounding Inverness since the 13th century.
The actor's nod to his Scottish forebears elicited a raft of responses from fans, with the likes of: 'Russell, you rock that tie. I like it.'
Another summed up the sentiment of many with: 'Nice tie! Colours fit you well. You look younger.'
Others, however, were quick to point out that the tartan displayed on Russell's tie might not be from Clan Fraser of Lovat.
'Actually it's Fraser Hunting Ancient, not Fraser of Lovat, but it's all made-up stuff so don't worry,' one fan commented.
Another added: 'He's wearing the Hunting Ancient tartan, Lovat has deeper colours.'
The actor revealed on X, in January last year, after digging into his family tree, that he was related to Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat, on his father's side.
Fraser has the notorious honour of being the last man to be beheaded in Britain, when he was executed on Tower Hill in 1747.
Sharing an image of he and Brittany watching the action courtside, next to a close-up of his tie, Russell revealed it was a quiet nod to his Scottish heritage. 'The tie? Fraser of Lovat. In honour of all the Lord's Lovat,' he wrote
His killing led to the phrase 'laughing your head off' when, moments before he was put to death, a scaffold holding spectators collapsed, prompting the rebel to break out in fits of the giggles.
'Also something else that has recently come to light on my father's mother's side, via John ( Jock ) Fraser (arrived in NZ in 1841) we directly connect back to Simon Fraser. 11th Lord Lovat. Look him up,' Russell wrote at the time.
'He's quite the character. The Old Fox they used to call him.
'Seems his Machiavellian ways caught up to him at the age of 80, & he has a claim to infamy as the last man to have the head chopped off his living body in the Tower of London. His death even coined a phrase.'
It comes after Russell and Brittany added fuel to the engagement fire when the actor's ladylove, 33, lifted her hand to flash a diamond ring while watching the tennis.
The Art Deco-style sparkler sat in what appeared to be a platinum band and boasted several carats.
Russell was clearly having a ball with his love, the two laughing and chatting together throughout the match.
Brittany was glowing in a pink floral gown in pastel tones, featuring a pussy bow with a polka dot pattern.
She added some mixed metal accessories, including a chunky gold watch and a silver knot bracelet.
It comes after Russell ignited rumours he is set to tie the knot with Brittany in Rome.
The pair had earlier sparked speculation they are engaged when Brittany was seen sporting a diamond ring.
Claims are circulating that they are 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.
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