Russell Crowe is almost unrecognizable with bushy beard as he displays dramatic transformation at Universal Studios
He became a bona fide Hollywood hunk after his Oscar-winning role in Gladiator.
But Russell Crowe looked unrecognizable compared to his toga-wearing days as he was spotted enjoying a trip to Universal Studios in Hollywood on Thursday.
The 54-year-old actor sported a salt and pepper bushy beard and fuller physique for his outing at the movie-themed amusement park.
New look: Russell Crowe looked unrecognizable as he was spotted enjoying a trip to Universal Studios in Hollywood on Thursday
Rocking a summer casual ensemble, the megastar bounced around the tourist trap in a set of bright blue sneakers.
He sported a pair of retro shades that highlighted his incognito style.
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The New Zealand-born star had purposely gained weight for his role in the upcoming film, Boy Erased.
Russell, who finalised his divorce from wife Danielle Spencer in April after splitting in 2013, has recently denied being romantically involved with his brunette assistant.
Au natural: The 54-year-old actor sported a salt and pepper bushy beard and fuller physique for his outing at the movie-themed amusement park
After photos emerged of the pair spending time together in Mexico, he Tweeted: 'Been told there are pics of me "on holiday with a young woman" in Mexico.'
He then added in a string of hashtags: '#thereforameeting #shesmyassistant #defamersbegone'
Russell and Danielle began an on-again, off-again relationship in 1989, when they co-starred in the Australian movie The Crossing.
Dramatic: Russell's new look was dramatically different than his toga-wearing one in Gladiator
They married on 7 April 2003 at Russell's cattle ranch in Nana Glen, New South Wales and welcomed two sons - Charles, 14, and Tennyson, 11 - before announcing their separation in 2012.
The finalisation of their split comes after the Australian native sold more than $3.7 million worth of jewellery, art and movie memorabilia collected during their marriage at an auction in April.
The Sunday Telegraph claimed that Danielle walked away from the marriage with '$20million in the bank' and ownership of their $11million Sydney mansion.
Trimmed down: Russell played a fit boxer in 2005's Cinderella Man
