Russell Crowe objects to Joan Collins (1 Viewer)

Crowe Objects To Collins

Russell Crowe refused to accept a British charity award after he discovered that a previous winner was Joan Collins. A speaker for the Variety Club made an introductory speech and listed past recipients last Thursday, at which point Russell refused to leave his seat. He announced, "Joan Collins? You can stick your silver heart up you a***, mate!" A guest remembers, "There were a few laughs from several people in the audience. But the Variety Club man looked absolutely livid." A spokesman for London's Everyman Cinema confirms that the event took place, adding "I can't speak for the Variety Club, but we were actually very pleased that Russell Crowe agreed to attend our event. Russell did seem to get offended when the Joan Collins reference was made, but afterwards he behaved brilliantly and joined us all for a few beers."

I can't decide if the man is just rude and obnoxious, or refreshingly honest. A little bit of both, perhaps.

/Mike

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those who bore an award before you reflect upon you, and you them

I agree. So shouldn't Crowe have studied up on this BEFORE coming to the awards ceremony?

/mike

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"Joan Collins? You can stick your silver heart up you a***, mate!"

I just picture Crowe telling Collins that.

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I just picture Crowe telling Collins that.

That's all anyone will ever do!

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Or maybe I'm missing the point of this award?

Nope. The Link Removed in the UK is the big 'showbiz charity' - its money is raised by members of the showbiz community, with the money going to underprivileged, disabled & disadvanted kids throughout the UK. As well as giving out grants etc, they're well known for their 'Sunshine coaches' where they buy new buses & coaches to charity organisations, schools & other organisations etc.
It's been running for 50 years, has donated a large amount of money to charity in the UK.
Each year they hold a "Showbusiness Awards" ceremony a couple of weeks before the BAFTAs. This year's winners were:
Film Actress, Dame Judi Dench
Film Actor, Ewan McGregor
Sir James Carreras Award for Outstanding New Talent, Danial Ratcliff
Radio Personality, The Archers
Stage Actress, Lindsay Duncan
Stage Actor, Alan Rickman
Musical Theatre Award, My Fair Lady
Variety Club Comedy Award jointly won by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona
Television Personalities, Ant & Dec
Showbusiness Personality, Kylie Minogue
Recording Artiste, Sophie Ellis Bextor
Bernard Delfont Award for Outstanding Contribution to Showbusiness, Eric Sykes OBE
Not too bad a peer group.

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Crowe Roughs Up TV Boss
Russell Crowe was so furious when part of his BAFTA acceptance speech was cut from the TV broadcast, he physically threatened the man responsible. Crowe won Best Actor for his role in A Beautiful Mind, and spent part of his speech reciting the Patrick Kavanagh poem Sanctity - but when his speech went too long, the show's director Malcolm Gerry, 51, was forced to cut a few lines. Malcolm was talking to his pal Sting at Sunday's star- studded ceremony, when the musician warned, "Careful, Russell wants blood." Moments later, Gerry was escorted into a side room by tow of Crowe's security men - and the actor was waiting. Crowe, 37, pushed him up against the wall, jabbing a finger in his face, and roared, "I don't give a f*** who you are. Who on earth had the f***ing audacity to take out the Best Actor's poem? You f***ing piece of shit, I'll make sure you never work in Hollywood." The actor then kicked over three chairs before storming out of the room. A BAFTA source reveals, "It was an over-reaction and Malcolm thought he was going to get belted. He can't believe Russell took it so badly. It was all very sinister the way he was led into a small room and Russell was there waiting for him. Malcolm said it felt like something out of Gladiator."

This was posted on IMDB today. I think the guy's a good actor, but.....what a prick.
WiGgLe

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He can't believe Russell took it so badly. It was all very sinister the way he was led into a small room and Russell was there waiting for him. Malcolm said it felt like something out of Gladiator."

Gladiator? Christ it sounds more like something out of Goodfellas

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Russell Crowe receives top Variety Club honour

On Thursday 21 February, film idol Russell Crowe received a Silver Heart from the Variety Club Children's Charity at a premiere of his new film, A Beautiful Mind at the Everyman Cinema, Hampstead. A Question and Answer session, conducted by Jonathan Ross, followed the show.

Russell Crowe chose the Variety Club as the charity to benefit from the screening because of its outstanding work for sick, disabled and disadvantaged children throughout the country.

Previous recipients of Silver Hearts include Michael Caine, Joan Collins and Roger Moore.

~Edwin

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From the Variety club's press release

I doubt very much that the press release would mention such an uncomfortable and embarassing incident. That doesn't mean it didn't happen. The IMDB article states that "afterwards he behaved brilliantly", which sounds like he accepted it after the initial outburst. So no real conflict.

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"I don't give a f*** who you are. Who on earth had the f***ing audacity to take out the Best Actor's poem? You f***ing piece of shit, I'll make sure you never work in Hollywood."

Classy. I hope it's not true.

/Mike

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