Pip Hare: Last News

Gladiator actor recorded a video message encouraging sailor Pip Hare, who is currently sailing around the world, following a prompt from BBC Radio Solent host Steve Harris.“Long shot… anyone know any way I can get in touch with Russell Crowe? THE Russell Crowe?!” Harris tweeted yesterday (February 3), before Crowe responded “What’s up Steve?”Harris then explained that Hare was a Gladiator fan, and was currently taking part in the Vendee Globe race, after which Crowe posted a video message cheering Hare on and celebrating her birthday.“Happy birthday Pip, I hear you’re sailing around the globe,” Crowe’s message began, before recalling his own kayaking anecdote at home.He added: “I’m just sitting here thinking about the incredible challenge

HOLLYWOOD star Russell Crowe surprised a fan, solo sailor Pip Hare, with a video message wishing her well on her birthday as she sails the globe. The greatest surprise of all, mind, was that the Gladiator star, 56, looked like Captain Birdseye himself - sporting a striking, bushy, white beard.

Russell Crowe has sent a birthday message to a British sailor who is on a solo round-the-world trip. The actor, who played a naval officer in Master and Commander, sent the message to Pip Hare, who is taking part in the Vendee Globe yacht race around the globe.