Hugh Jackman Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Hugh Jackman
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Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor best known for playing the superhero Wolverine in several films and for roles in films such as Kate & Leopold, Van Helsing, and The Greatest Showman. He has won countless awards for his performances, including a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award. He married Deborra-Lee Furness in 1996 and the couple have two children. They announced their separation in 2023.
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Hugh Jackman Once Shared He Wanted His Wolverine to Be Like Mike Tyson
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Why Hugh Jackman Peed Himself Playing Gaston in ‘Beauty and the Beast’
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Russell Crowe Gave Hugh Jackman His 2 Breakthrough Roles
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9 months ago
Hugh Jackman Had to Stop His Terrifying Love Scene With Rachel Weisz in ‘The Fountain’
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12 months ago
Hugh Jackman Was Once Relieved That He Didn’t Have to Wear Wolverine’s Yellow Spandex

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Actor Denzel Washington laughs as he speaks at the Lenny Kravitz Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony in front of a podium

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Denzel Washington Turns 70 This Year, Still 1 of Hollywood’s MOST HANDSOME Men

At 70 years old, Denzel Washington is living his best life in Hollywood. The beloved actor was recently seen filming a new Spike Lee movie.

by Ali Hicks

Published on April 23, 2024

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Anne Hathaway posing in a dress at the 'Ocean's 8' premiere.

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Anne Hathaway Freaked Out Over Her ‘Ocean 8’ Co-Star’s Comment About Her Body

Anne Hathaway once reflected on what it was like working on ‘Ocean’s 8’ after having to get her body back into shape due to a pregnancy.

by Antonio Stallings

Leonardo DiCaprio posing at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards in a suit.

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How Denzel Washington Reacted to Being Right Behind Leonardo DiCaprio in This Category

Denzel Washington’s ‘The Equalizer’ may have been a box-office success, but it gave Leonardo DiCaprio the upper-hand in this unique category.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman Was So Ill-Prepared for ‘X-Men’ He’d Never Even Lifted Weights

'X-Men' actor Hugh Jackman had to quickly get into shape when he was offered the part. He explains it was a big change for him.

by Michelle Cason

Published on February 13, 2023

2 min read

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‘X-Men: First Class’ Director Wanted to Cast Tom Hardy as a Younger Wolverine for the Sequel

Tom Hardy fans might have missed out on a chance to see the actor as Wolverine in a scrapped sequel for ‘X-Men: First Class’.

by Antonio Stallings

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James McAvoy Was Once Relieved That ‘X-Men: First Class’ Turned out to Be Good

James McAvoy thought there was a possibility ‘X-Men: First Class’ wouldn’t succeed in theaters, but his concerns were alleviated when he saw the film for the first time.

by Antonio Stallings

A Certain ‘Harry Potter’ Star Is the Latest A-Lister Rumored to Be a Part of ‘Deadpool 3’

So many Hollywood A-listers are rumored to be a part of ‘Deadpool 3’ that it’s hard to keep them straight.

by Perry Carpenter

Published on September 16, 2023

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Deadpool 3 co-stars Hugh Jackman (L) and Ryan Reynolds attend The Adam Project World Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on February 28, 2022 in New York City

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‘Deadpool 3’: Hugh Jackman Reveals He Is ‘Becoming Wolverine Again’ As Ryan Reynolds Reveals New Details on Their Debut in the MCU

Hugh Jackman will reprise his role as Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3’ which will also mark his and Ryan Reynolds debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

by Perry Carpenter

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, who just announced Huge Jackman will play Wolverwine in 'Deadpool 3,' wearing suits and posing together

Gaming & Comics

‘Deadpool 3’ Update From Ryan Reynolds Confirms Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, Release Date

Ryan Reynolds dropped the news in a hilarious video that Hugh Jackman will be reprising his role as Wolverine in 'Deadpool 3.'

by Mary Daly

Hugh Jackman Had to Stop His Terrifying Love Scene With Rachel Weisz in ‘The Fountain’

Hugh Jackman felt like he was going to be in trouble while filming his nerve-racking love scene with Rachel Weisz.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman taking a photo at the premiere of the movie 'The Son.'

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Hugh Jackman Was Once Relieved That He Didn’t Have to Wear Wolverine’s Yellow Spandex

Hugh Jackman may have had a change of heart over the years when it came to wearing Wolverine’s original costume from the comics.

by Antonio Stallings

Movies

‘Deadpool 3’: Hugh Jackman Reveals He Is ‘Becoming Wolverine Again’ As Ryan Reynolds Reveals New Details on Their Debut in the MCU

Hugh Jackman will reprise his role as Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3’ which will also mark his and Ryan Reynolds debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

by Perry Carpenter

Hugh Jackman at the premiere of 'The Son'.

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Hugh Jackman’s Wife Once Yelled at Him for Almost Breaking His Neck in a Wolverine Stunt

Deborra Lee-Furness needed to remind Hugh Jackman that he wasn’t ‘invincible’ after a stunt he did in 'The Wolverine' almost went horribly wrong.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman at the Hollywood Film Awards.

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Hugh Jackman Once Shared His Muscular Physique for Wolverine Annoyed His Wife

Hugh Jackman once quipped that his wife didn’t enjoy the way her husband looked after his Wolverine training, preferring his body to look a bit more normal instead.

by Antonio Stallings

Movies

Hugh Jackman Was So Ill-Prepared for ‘X-Men’ He’d Never Even Lifted Weights

'X-Men' actor Hugh Jackman had to quickly get into shape when he was offered the part. He explains it was a big change for him.

by Michelle Cason

Movies

Hugh Jackman Is Wearing a Heart Monitor and Eating 6000 Calories a Day to Prepare for This Role

Hugh Jackman has to pull out all the stops to go from singing on Broadway back to the big screen. His upcoming gig requires a lot of bulking up.

by Christina Nunn

Hugh Jackman at the Venice International Film Festival.

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‘X-Men’ Star Hugh Jackman Once Thought Another Type of Movie Would Have Been His Breakthrough Role

Hugh Jackman’s original ‘X-Men’ film would’ve been the last movie he thought would’ve brought him the kind of stardom he has today.

by Antonio Stallings

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Hugh Jackman Felt Sick to His Stomach When He Turned Down a Great Role for the Sake of His Image

Hugh Jackman was once guided to put his image over his craft, and the decision would later bite Jackman back in a big way.

by Antonio Stallings

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Hugh Jackman Changed His Mind About Retiring His Wolverine After Watching Ryan Reynold’s ‘Deadpool’

Hugh Jackman couldn’t resist his Wolverine being a part of a larger superhero universe after seeing the direction comic book movies like ‘Deadpool’ were being taken in.

by Antonio Stallings

Barbara Walters is photographed at MoMA on October 28, 2013 in New York City.

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Barbara Walters Once Received a Lap Dance From This Oscar-Nominated Actor

During an Oscars special in the late 2000s, Barbara Walters once received a lap dance from actor Hugh Jackman to her delight.

by Lucille Barilla

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‘X-Men: First Class’ Director Wanted to Cast Tom Hardy as a Younger Wolverine for the Sequel

Tom Hardy fans might have missed out on a chance to see the actor as Wolverine in a scrapped sequel for ‘X-Men: First Class’.

by Antonio Stallings

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Hugh Jackman Once Reconsidered Passing on James Bond After Seeing Daniel Craig in the Role

Daniel Craig showed Hugh Jackman how great the new James Bond movies were, which made Jackman second-guess rejecting the role himself years earlier.

by Antonio Stallings

Jennifer Garner speaking at the 2019 Markers Conference.

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Jennifer Garner Once Found Her Love Scene With Hugh Jackman ‘Horrifying’

Jennifer Garner didn’t particularly enjoy the love scene she did with her friend and co-star Hugh Jackman, but for Jackman the feeling was somewhat mutual.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness at the Venice Film Festival.

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Hugh Jackman Once Shared That His Wife Deborra-Lee Furness Falls Asleep Through All of His Movies

Deborra-Lee Furness hadn’t seen most of her husband’s movies in their entirety at one point because she couldn’t stay awake during them.

by Antonio Stallings

Evangeline Lilly speaking at Fan Expo in Canada.

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Evangeline Lilly Once Called Hugh Jackman Her ‘Life-Size Pregnancy Test’

Evangeline Lilly wasn’t entirely sure she was pregnant with her first child until a scene she shot with Hugh Jackman in the film 'Real Steel’' removed all possible doubt.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman smiling while wearing a suit.

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Hugh Jackman Used to Anger Himself With Cold Showers to Play Wolverine

Hugh Jackman once explained how a cold shower helped him get into his Wolverine character in the ‘X-Men’ franchise.

by Antonio Stallings

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Deborra-Lee Furness Met ‘X-Men’ Star Hugh Jackman Because of a Fortune Teller

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have been an item ever since they met. They have both leaned on one another for advice and set the standard for celebrity marriages everywhere. But Furness revealed not too long ago that she might not have met Jackman if it wasn't for an appointment she made with a fortune-teller.

by Antonio Stallings

Movies

Hugh Jackman Reunites With Cast of ‘Real Steel’ for 10-Year Anniversary: Will There Be a Sequel?

Director Shawn Levy said he gets "endless requests" for a sequel.

by Audrey Rock

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Hugh Jackman Once Explained the Reason He Really Turned Down James Bond

Hugh Jackman is best known as Wolverine in the ‘X-Men’ movie series. But in the midst of that Marvel franchise, the actor turned down the chance to play James Bond. Here’s why.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.