Melbourne restaurant owner doubles down after staff refused to serve Russell Crowe and his girlfriend Britney Theriot because they were wearing their tennis gear: 'We treat everyone the same'

Russell Ira Crowe (born 7 April 1964) is an actor. He was born in New Zealand, spent ten years of his childhood in Australia, and moved there permanently at age twenty one.[3][4] He came to international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the epic historical film Gladiator (2000), for which he won an Academy Award.

A Melbourne restaurant owner has doubled down after Russell Crowe and his partner Britney Theriot were turned away because of their overly casual attire.

Kristian Klein, who owns Japanese-fusion restaurant Mr Miyagi on Chapel St, supported the decision of his staff, citing the couple's 'slobby gym gear' for why they were refused service.

'We treat everyone the same. It doesn't matter who you are or if you are Russell Crowe. We've got a dress code that we that we push across every level' Mr Klein told The Herald Sun on Friday.

(A Melbourne restaurant owner has doubled down after Russell Crowe and his partner Britney Theriot were turned away because of their overly casual attire.

Pictured: The couple playing tennis together in 2021) Mr Klein says the hip eatery routinely rejects anyone wearing beach attire and athleisure, including yoga pants, tank tops and flip flops.

'We're not trying to teach people how to dress. But I know personally if I'm in my thongs and my boardies, I'm not going to try and go to a nice restaurant, because I wouldn't be dressed appropriately' he said.

The pair took to the court on Friday but found themselves barred when they attempted to enter Japanese-fusion restaurant Mr Miyagi for a post-game lunch.

(Kristian Klein, who owns Japanese-fusion restaurant Mr Miyagi (pictured) on Chapel St, supported the decision of his staff, citing the couple's 'slobby gym gear')

Crowe's manager Grant Vandenberg told Daily Mail Australia they were turned away while trying to grab 'a quick bite to eat'.

'He (Russell) went there wearing a brand new Ralph Lauren polo having just played a game of tennis and was turned away,' Mr Vandenberg said.

Crowe and Theriot then went to another nearby restaurant for lunch.

Mr Miyagi owner Kristian Klein told The Sydney Morning Herald a staff member did not recognise Crowe on Friday and they would love to have him back.

The couple met on the film set for Broken City in 2013 and were confirmed as together after being captured being affectionate with one another on a tennis court in November, 2020.

(Mr. Miyagi, in Melbourne, Australia, has a strict “smart casual” dress code.Google Maps)

Australian Icon: Russell Crowe and his Sydney home Russell Crowe is one of the most popular actors today and in cinema history. His career has been brilliant, as he has starred in major films that became box office hits, such as ‘Gladiator’, ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘A Beautiful Mind’.

It is not surprising, therefore, that he is one of the highest paid in the world of cinema and that he can afford luxuries such as living in a mansion in Sydney, Australia.

Many people don’t know that Russell Crowe is a New Zealander, not an American. Knowing this, it is less strange that he lived in a luxurious house in Oceania for a time. We invite you to get to know it, because you will feel very identified with the actor’s taste.

Russell Crowe’s mansion in Sydney, Australia. This magnificent home is located in Elizabeth Bay, a harbourside suburb in eastern Sydney, which is exclusive.

This privileged location offers fantastic views from the mansion’s backyard, as you can see the harbor in detail in the distance. In this same courtyard, there is a small swimming pool ideal for refreshing baths in summer and many species of tropical plants and trees, such as palm trees, which contribute to creating a very pleasant atmosphere.

(Russell Crowe’s former Sydney home from the outside)

The entrance to the house is also fascinating since it is a corridor of impeccably manicured lawn and a deep green color that leads you, between different trees and very well-positioned lights, to the entrance porch, which is especially decorated. That same porch is prepared as a relaxation space outside the house, ideal for a drink with friends while contemplating the landscape, which is dominated by the harbor: one of the most beautiful in Australia. No doubt Russell Crowe spent hours here chatting quietly and enjoying the views.

The mansion has five bedrooms and six bathrooms in total, so it is quite large. Regarding aesthetics and decoration, the truth is that Russell Crowe has a very particular taste since we find very original decorative elements in different rooms. For example, a giant stone fish hangs on the wall just above the extractor hood in the kitchen.

(The living-dining room of the house that Russell Crowe owned in Australia.)

In the living-dining room, the patterns of the chairs and the details of the table are floral, natural, and colorful: very unusual shades and designs. As a last interesting detail of Russell Crowe’s Australian mansion, brightly lit by the large windows that crown all its rooms, we find a very original mirror with a frame of shells and stones in the bathroom. Having said all this, this house gives us to understanding that Russell Crowe is a very interesting man apart from being a magnificent actor.

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