THE BRIDE and groom both wore Armani and matching ponytails.

The Australian wedding of Gladiator star Russell Crowe and his long-suffering, long-time girlfriend Danielle Spencer this week was certainly a glitzy affair.

She looks a sweet creature, and he insists his hell-raising days are over.

Just to chuck in a cynical hand-grenade, though: I wonder if the trip to the altar has anything to do with Russ celebrating his 39th birthday on the same day?