Who would’ve thought a pandemic could spark such hilarious family dynamics? Russell Crowe recently opened up about his two teenage sons, Charles, 16, and Tennyson, 13, who have decided to isolate themselves from him during the coronavirus outbreak—but not for the reasons you might expect. It turns out, they’re living it up in Sydney, Australia, indulging in as much Uber Eats as their hearts desire. Talk about a silver lining, right?
Why Sydney Over the Outback? The Kids Have Their Reasons
During an appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s show on June 24, Russell couldn’t help but chuckle at the situation. He admitted he felt a little insulted because his home in “the bush,” or the outback, is practically a pandemic paradise. “We’ve got wide-open spaces, fresh air, and all the tranquility anyone could ask for,” he explained. But his boys had other plans. They chose to isolate in one of the most populated areas of Australia, surrounded by potential hotspots for infection. When Russell questioned their logic, his youngest son, Tennyson, delivered the ultimate punchline: “Uber Eats.”
Quarantine With Dad: A Different Kind of Adventure
Despite the distance, Russell has been making the most of his quarantine experience with his own dad, who’s now 84 years old. Back in April, he shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, captioning it, “Isolating with the old man.” It’s clear that Russell values these moments, cherishing the opportunity to bond with his father during such unprecedented times. But let’s be real, no matter how special those moments are, there’s still a void left by his sons’ absence.
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Missing the Little Things
Russell’s relationship with his kids has always been close, but the divorce from his ex-wife, Danielle Spencer, complicated things. Since 2018, he’s had limited time with Charles and Tennyson, which has been tough for him. In a candid interview with Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa, he expressed how much he misses waking up with them every day. “Between December 27 and January, that’s my time with them,” he emphasized. “If you think I’m going to do anything else during that time, you’re out of your mind.”
Love and Focus: All About the Kids
Since parting ways with Danielle, Russell hasn’t been romantically linked to anyone else. And honestly, why would he need to be? His focus has been entirely on his boys. “Being close to my kids is the coolest thing in the world,” he revealed in an interview with Australia’s News.com. “I’m terrified that one day they won’t want to spend all their school holidays with me. Those are the best parts of my year, hands down.”
