Russel Crowe is one of the most acclaimed actors in the film industry today. Known for his roles in successful films such as Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, The Insider, Les Misérables, Fathers and Daughters or The Man with the Iron Fists, the Oscar-winning actor has managed to attract the attention of directors around the world.
In addition to his role as an actor, Crowe is known for his undeniable talent for singing: he has several singles published and has participated in different musical presentations. Additionally, he is known for his great sense of humor, his simplicity, and his honesty when it comes to connecting with followers and fans.
A few days ago, the New Zealand actor published a series of writings on the social network X (formerly known as Twitter) that have caught the attention of millions of people around the world.
Crowe revealed that he had discovered new information about his origins: ”I have been searching for my Italian ancestors for quite some time. Folklore family tales and spelling errors had caused me to travel down several wrong paths.”
The artist explained that his great-great-grandfather on his mother’s side was Luigi Ghezzi, an Italian who, after working for years in Argentina, tried to reach India and was shipwrecked. As a result of this he lived for years in Cape Town, where he married Mary Ann Curtain. Shortly after, they left together for New Zealand.
Although this part of his story is very interesting, what has really aroused the curiosity of his followers is his link with an old English character: ”Also something else that has recently come to light from my father’s mother . Through John (Jock) Fraser (he arrived in New Zealand in 1841), we connected directly with Simon Fraser. 11th Lord Lovat. Search it. He is quite a character. “Old Fox they called him.”
This is the eleventh Lord Lovat, known as the supposed last man beheaded in the United Kingdom. As reported by different media such as The Scotsman, the man was convicted of “high treason.” So that people could attend and watch the execution, wooden stands were erected. The problem came when one of these fell and killed 9 people.
When Simon Fraser found out, he began to laugh loudly, which is why, when he was executed, it became the origin of the English saying that has gone around the world: ”Laughing his head off.” .
