Is Russell Crowe Engaged? Actor, 59, sparks rumors he's getting married for a second time as his partner Britney Theriot, 31, wears a huge diamond ring in Italy

Russell Crowe sparked engagement rumors when his partner Britney Theriot stepped out in Italy on Thursday with a huge diamond ring.

The couple, who started dating in 2020, set tongues wagging when Britney wore a dazzling diamond band on her ring finger for the first time as they arrived at the Ariston Theater.

Russell has flown into the country for the Sanremo Music Festival, where he will perform on stage with his band Russell Crowe & The Gentlemen Barbers.

The actor, 59, appeared in good spirits as he smoked a cigarette with Britney, 31, before waving to fans.

But all eyes were on Britney's hand and the stunning round diamond on a yellow gold band.

MailOnline has contacted Russell's representative for comment.

The pair confirmed their long-rumored romance with a kiss on the tennis court in November 2020.

Russell and Britney are regularly spotted between Sydney and Coffs Harbour, where the actor is building a $400 million film studio called 'Aussiewood'.

The Beautiful Mind star owns a 400-acre farm in nearby Nana Glen and divides his time between this estate and his home in Sydney.

It is believed he first met Britney, a former actress who is the spitting image of Russell's ex-wife Danielle Spencer, on the set of his 2013 film Broken City.

Russell shares Charles, 20, and Tennyson, 17, with ex-wife Danielle.

Danielle and Russell married in April 2003 on his farm in Nana Glen. They separated in 2012 and finalized their divorce six years later.

Despite their high-profile split, Danielle previously told Stellar magazine that the couple are still friends and consider each other “family.”

“We have a lot of respect for each other and I consider him a member of my family,” she said.

'The marriage ended, but that didn't mean our friendship ended. We have had holidays together in the past and can have a nice chat.'

The Oscar winner rose to fame playing Maximus in the 2000 epic Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott.

He is also known for other films such as Ron Howard's A Beautiful Mind (2001) and Man of Steel.

The Hollywood star previously announced at the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, last year that he was considering retirement, according to Variety.

Russell noted that he was getting old in the business and was considering the next step in his career.

“You stand in front of the mirror and say, 'Who the hell is that?'” he told reporters at the festival.

'I'm in that period now.'

The Gladiator star continued to weigh his options, noting that 85-year-old director Ridley Scott will continue his work as he ages.

'I take Ridley Scott as my role model: he is still discovering new things in his work. Otherwise I'll just quit and you'll never hear from me again,” he continued.

'I haven't decided yet what it will be. These are two very valid choices.'