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FBI Protecting Russell Crowe The Associated Press The FBI is investigating a plot to kidnap ``Gladiator'' star Russell Crowe. The agency became aware of the plot several weeks ago and has monitored the Australian-born actor during appearances in the United States, FBI spokeswoman Laura Bosley said Tuesday. In January, agents donned tuxedos to escort Crowe to the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, she added. The FBI would not release any other details. Ironically, Crowe played a kidnap-and-ransom expert in his latest movie, ``Proof of Life.'' Scotland Yard agents, also alerted to the kidnapping plot against him, provided protection during the movie's London premiere, according to the show business news program ``Entertainment Tonight.'' ``Gladiator'' is nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including best picture. Crowe has a best actor nomination for his role as an enslaved Roman general fighting to avenge his family's murder. His publicist did not immediately return calls for comment.
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