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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Hugh Jackman Had to Stop His Terrifying Love Scene With Rachel Weisz in ‘The Fountain’
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Hugh Jackman Was Once Relieved That He Didn’t Have to Wear Wolverine’s Yellow Spandex

Actors

Britney Theriot and Russell Crowe attend day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Notable People

Russell Crowe and Britney Theriot Confirm Engagement Rumors After She’s Spotted Wearing a Huge Ring With a Hefty Price Tag

Here's what we know about Britney Theriot's engagement ring from Russell Crowe.

by Michelle Kapusta

Published on July 3, 2025

1 min read

King Charles III speaks with British actress Kate Winslet during the King's Foundation Awards ceremony

Notable People / Royal family

Actor Kate Winslet Receives Special Honor From King Charles

Here are the details on the official role Kate Winslet now has on King Charles' team.

by Michelle Kapusta

Movies

‘Copycat’ Star William McNamara Says Movie ‘Ended My Dating Life’

McNamara played a pivotal role in 1995's 'Copycat,' which recently began streaming on Netflix.

by Megan Elliott

Patrick Stewart Once Called the First ‘X-Men’ Movie a Trailer for the Franchise

Patrick Stewart once shared what made the original ‘X-Men’ movie much different from its sequel.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on August 27, 2024

3 min read

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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

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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

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Ryan Reynolds Says Pinocchio Line Happened After Bob Iger Asked to Cut Another

"There’s just something in my brain that goes, ‘Must keep line! Precious!’" Ryan Reynolds said.

by Mandi Kerr

Published on September 18, 2024

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'Deadpool & Wolverine' stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds

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Top 5 Songs From ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

The new Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Deadpool & Wolverine' uses some from the recent pop song canon brilliantly. Others, not so much.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Harry Potter receive the award for Best Family Film for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix during The National Movie Awards at the Royal Festival Hall, central London

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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

Hugh Jackman Once Compared ‘Real Steel’ to ‘Avatar’ in 1 Major Way

Hugh Jackman once shared why he was in so much awe of his 2010 sleeper hit movie ‘Real Steel’.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster attend The 75th Annual Tony Awards in a suit and dress respectively.

Notable People

Sutton Foster Said She Was Crazy About Hugh Jackman When They Met

Sutton Foster formed instant chemistry with Hugh Jackman when they collaborated for the play ‘The Music Man’.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman posing at the premiere of 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.

Notable People

Deborra-Lee Furness Once Quipped That Hugh Jackman Is Scary on His Wolverine Diet

A look into the incredibly strict diet that Hugh Jackman follows when he’s preparing to play Wolverine.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman Deborra-Lee Furness attend The 2023 Met Gala wearing a suit and black dress.

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Hugh Jackman Didn’t Speak to Ex-Wife Deborra-Lee Furness for a Week When They First Met

Hugh Jackman once shared why he initially gave Deborra-Lee Furness the silent treatment back in the day.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at 'The Music Man' Broadway opening. Jackman is leaning into Foster and laughing while Foster is reaching toward Jackman and also laughing.

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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Have ‘Noncommital’ Body Language, Expert Says

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are rumored to have a Broadway romance. However, a body language expert says they don't act passionate toward each other in public.

by Lauren Weiler

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster posing together at a 2022 press event. Foster has her hand against Jackman's chest as Jackman has his arm around her back.

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How Much Older Is Hugh Jackman Than His Girlfriend Sutton Foster and Who Has a Higher Net Worth?

Here are a few things you may not have known about actors Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster including what their age difference is.

by Michelle Kapusta

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at 'The Music Man' Broadway opening in 2022. Jackman has his arm around Foster and is smiling toward her. Foster is wearing a orange dress and Jackman is wearing a suit.

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Hugh Jackman Likely Seeking Relationship Advice From Taylor Swift Amid Sutton Foster Romance, Source Says

Hugh Jackman allegedly confides in Taylor Swift regarding his personal life -- and we're betting he's seeking her advice regarding his new rumored romance with Sutton Foster.

by Lauren Weiler

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Hugh Jackman ‘Followed’ Sutton Foster Around ‘Like a Puppy’ on Broadway Before Foster’s Divorce Filing, Source Says

Sutton Foster officially filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years. Here's what a source said regarding her relationship with her Broadway co-star, Hugh Jackman.

by Lauren Weiler

David Bowie performing The Serious Moonlight show in Vancouver, Canada in a white blazer and blue collared shirt.

Notable People

Hugh Jackman Wished He Could Take Back This Story He Told to David Bowie

Hugh Jackman once joked about how being a fan of David Bowie in his younger years came back to bite him when they worked together on Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Prestige’.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale sitting next to each other and smiling at Wimbledon in 2024

Notable People

Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale Look Closer Than Ever at Wimbledon: See Photos

Are Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale more than friends? Here are photos from Wimbledon in 2024 that show them laughing and whispering to each other.

by Lauren Weiler

Notable People

Hugh Jackman Hated Himself After Knocking a Stuntwoman Unconscious on ‘X-Men’

Hugh Jackman felt so bad after accidentally injuring a stunt person on ‘X-Men’ that he vowed never to make this crucial mistake again.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman posing at the 2024 Met Gala in a suit.

Notable People

Hugh Jackman’s Wife Stopped Him From Quitting ‘Les Miserables’

Hugh Jackman once opened up about how his wife convinced him to do the movie 'Les Misérables'.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman posing in a suit at the premiere of 'X-Men Days of Future Past'.

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Hugh Jackman Was Yelled at for Being Too Nice While Playing Wolverine

'X-Men' director Bryan Singer tried to motivate Hugh Jackman to tap into his mean side for the movie, which didn't work at first.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness attends the 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" while wearing a suit and dress respectively.

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Hugh Jackman’s Ex-Wife Deborra-Lee Furness Found Divorce Frightening

How Deborra-Lee Furness approached her divorce from Hugh Jackman, and what she looked forward to in this new chapter in life her.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman posing at the the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards.

Notable People

Hugh Jackman Once Shared He Wanted His Wolverine to Be Like Mike Tyson

Hugh Jackman revealed what some of his inspirations were for Wolverine in the first couple of ‘X-Men’ movies.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman at the Australian premiere of 'The Greatest Showman' while wearing a suit.

Notable People

Hugh Jackman Considered ‘The Greatest Showman’ a Huge Risk

Hugh Jackman once reflected on the enormous amount of effort required to realize his passion project ‘The Greatest Showman’.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman posing at the International Awards at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.

Notable People

Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet Helped Lure A-List Actors Into a Bad Film They Tried Getting out Of

How Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet were roped into one of the worst-rated films in their entire filmographies.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman posing in a suit at the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards.

Notable People

Hugh Jackman Once Doubted His Last Wolverine Film ‘Logan’ Was a Good Movie

Hugh Jackman once shared what inspired him to do what he assumed to be his final film as Wolverine.

by Antonio Stallings

Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz taking a picture at the Regency Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Notable People

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