25 Years After ‘Gladiator,’ Russell Crowe’s Most Unexpected Reality TV Role Helped Launch This Singer

Russell Crowe has an unexpected reality TV connection that shows off what a renaissance man the Australian actor actually is. It's no secret that he has an obsession with the competition series The X-Factor, but not everyone knows the extent of his commitment as a fan, even using his fame to help a struggling artist who once competed on the series.