Russell Crowe Splits from Wife

According to a report in theSydney Morning Herald,Oscar winner Russell Crowe, 48, has split from his wife Danielle Spencer, 48,The couple married in 2003, and have two boys aged 6 and 8.

While no official announcement has been released by either side, speculation is that Spencer’s “cozy” relationship with herDancing with the Starspartner Damian Whitewood earlier this year may have more than a little to do with the break-up.

Crowe, who hasn’t spend much time down under due to his rigorous filming schedule, has starred in such feature films asState of Play, Cinderella Man, A Beautiful Mind, Gladiator, the Insider and L.A. Confidential.Spencer, a singer-songwriter and actress, is the daughter of renowned Australian entertainer Don Spencer. Her most recent album,Wish I’d Been Here, was released in 2010.