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Russell Crowe in 'Robin Hood' Universal PicturesAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Russell Crowe is reportedly taking his latest role to heart.
According to the UK's Mirror, the "Robin Hood" star gave generously to a crewmember after her car burst into flames on the way to the set.
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Denise Yarde, a boom microphone operator, informed producers she'd be late to the set after the car went up in smoke. When she arrived, she complained that she'd have to buy a new one - reportedly earning a jibe from Russell.
"Well, I suppose it's OK for you, Russell," Denise reportedly fired back. "You've probably never had to worry about finding five grand for a new car."
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According to the Mirror, the apologetic actor then gave her 5,000 pounds (approximately $8,100) to help pay for her new vehicle, telling her, "There you go. You can buy a 10,000 pound car now."
A source on the set reportedly told the tabloid that Russell was "known on the set for his generosity."
"It was a lovely gesture by Russell," the source added.
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A rep for the actor was not immediately available for comment on the story when contacted by Access Hollywood.
"Robin Hood," directed by Ridley Scott and co-starring Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian, is due in summer 2010.
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Iceman77Crowe does not play Robin Hood, he plays the sheriff of Nottingham.report abuseposted August 15, 2009 2:29 PM PDT
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Iceman77Scott Winter, it is a big deal because most stars wouldn't care or give the woman a single penny.report abuseposted August 15, 2009 2:07 PM PDT
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Iceman77US Veteran, stop whining on a celeb website if you don't care. Your problems are not Crowe's fault.report abuseposted August 15, 2009 2:06 PM PDT
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Iceman77zrheault , Crowe was joking with the woman, he is nice to everyone on set.report abuseposted August 15, 2009 2:02 PM PDT
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Iceman77Sal Veranblak, Money for nothing ?? They get money because they make money for the studios.report abuseposted August 15, 2009 2:00 PM PDT
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butterfly03Russell, you have a heart and don't let this nonsense of, rude comments knock you down... You are richer if, you have laughed, given or forgiven... Keep up the good work, your loved in soooo many movies. You are loved for, you -don't change!!!report abuseposted July 21, 2009 8:11 PM PDT
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andreBig deal.. how does this news make headlines!!! him throwing 8k to the women is the same as an average persn throwin a dime in the wish fountain. THIS IS NOT A BIG DEAL AND SHOULD NOT MAKE IT TO THE NEWS. 8K ! 8K! 8K! ... BIG DEAL, HE SPENDS THAT MUCH ON A BOTTLE OF WINE.report abuseposted July 21, 2009 8:34 AM PDT
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Source COf course, the studio will be picking up that tab as a "gesture" of thier own.. (free good press for the movie)report abuseposted July 21, 2009 5:55 AM PDT
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Bobhe looks like a fool---no he is a fool--no this is not april fools day--but crow is a fool everydayreport abuseposted July 20, 2009 8:06 PM PDT
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J. BennettThrowing someone money because you made an offhand comment is nice, at best. It is far from being Robin Hood, though.report abuseposted July 20, 2009 8:06 PM PDT
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