John Oliver Has Re-Acquired Russell Crowe’s Iconic Jock Strap

John Oliver Reacquires Russell Crowe’s Infamous Jock Strap: ‘We F-ucking Bought It Back’

John Olivier revealed that 'Last Week Tonight' reacquired Russell Crowe's jock strap after auctioning it off last year.

John Oliver Has Re-Acquired Russell Crowe’s Iconic Jock Strap

Russell Crowe's jock strap is back in John Oliver's possession once again. Last Week Tonight host says he bought it at an auction in August 2026.

John Oliver Buys Russell Crowe’s Jock Strap for a Third Time

Russell Crowe‘s jock strap is back in John Oliver’s possession once again. This marks the third time the Last Week Tonight host has taken ownership of the undergarment that Crowe wore in 2005’s Cinderella Man. Here’s the backstory: In 1028, Oliver bought the item at an auction Crowe called “The Art of the Divorce.” He […]