Russell Crowe is defending himself after a viral video showed him sternly warning fans outside his Paris hotel before signing autographs. The actor told the crowd not to “push in” on him and warned that if anyone acted like “a d***,” he would leave. Despite the tough tone, Crowe later responded on X saying everybody still got their autograph and selfies, hotel access stayed clear for guests, and he still made it to the airport on time. He added, “One man, no security. Handled. What’s your problem?” Crowe has been spending time in Paris attending the French Open, where he even snagged a stray tennis ball from the crowd like Maximus discovering pickleball. He attended the event with girlfriend Britney Theriot, whom he’s been dating since 2020.