A relaxed Russell Crowe takes selfies with fans before attending press conference in Malta

Russell Crowe was getting friendly with the locals in Malta on Friday. The Australia actor stopped to take selfies with fans outside a press conference in Valletta The 59-year-old, who was on his way into an event to promote his upcoming gig with his band, Indoor Garden Party, appeared relaxed and in excellent spirits Russell opted for a comfortable outfit including a polo shirt and dark trousers It comes after Russell and his girlfriend Britney Theriot took a private jet to pick up their new pet puppy Ezekiel to ensure he arrived at their home safely. The couple tragically lost their 16-month-old Papillon puppy Louis in March after he was hit by a truck, so Russell said they were extra careful with Ezekiel. Crowe said on The Kyle and Jackie O Show that Britney instantly fell in love with the puppy after seeing his photo online and asked if she could fly out to buy him. Russell also had on a pair of reflective designer sunglasses It comes after Russell and his girlfriend Britney Theriot took a private jet to pick up their new pet puppy Ezekiel to ensure he arrived at their home safely The couple tragically lost their 16-month-old Papillon puppy Louis in March after he was hit by a truck, so Russell said they were extra careful with Ezekiel Crowe said on The Kyle and Jackie O Show that Britney instantly fell in love with the puppy after seeing his photo online and asked if she could fly out to buy him 'I know it makes me look like a bit of a tos*er, but it's about what I need to do right now to help Britney.'