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Adopting their first child helped Hugh Jackman and his wife overcome the pain of multiple miscarriages (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:31:06 PST

Jackman with wife FurnessThe 44-year-old actor and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness always planned to adopt after having their own biological children but when they were unable to conceive naturally, bringing forward their adoption plans helped the couple recover from their lossesHugh – who has kids Oscar, 12 and seven-year-old Ava with Deborra – told Katie Couric on her talk show ‘Katie’: "Until you go through it, you understand it’s not talked about a lot By the way to be clear, Deb and I always wanted to adopt So that was always in our plan READ MORE

Hugh Jackman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (IrishCentral)

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 07:46:51 PST

Hugh JackmanThe 44-year-old actor joked he would use the coveted plaque as a form of "therapy" for his children Oscar, 12, and seven-year-old Ava - who were in attendance for the ceremony alongside the star's wife Deborra-Lee Furness and his 'Les Miserables' co-stars Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried - when they get older as he unveiled the squareHe said: "Say 10 years from now, when they're remembering all the things I did wrong, it's gonna save a fortune in therapy - they can come here, graffiti it, stomp on it, spill their soda on it, whatever"Hugh - who also learned yesterday he had been nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his performance in 'Les Miserables' - planned to leave the ceremony to buy a lottery ticket as he felt it had been such a lucky day for himAnd he was particularly pleased his star is positioned by Madame Tussauds Hollywood, where a waxwork figure of himself as superhero character 'Wolverine' is on display READ MORE

Hugh Jackman went without water for 36 hours before filming the opening scene in 'Les Miserables' (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:16:49 PST

Jackman as Jean ValjeanThe Australian actor takes on the role of Jean Valjean in the big screen adaptation of the hit musical and he admits he had to go to extreme measures to look like a starving prisoner at the beginning of the movie before piling the pounds back on as Valjean made a success of his life on the outside worldSpeaking at the world premiere of 'Les Miserables' at London's Odeon Leicester Square cinema, Hugh told BANG Showbiz: "I had to lose a lot of weight, so I went on a very strict diet I even went without water for 36 hours before I filmed the opening scene And then after that, I put on weight READ MORE

Hugh Jackman wants to punch Russell Crowe as many times as possible during 'Les Miserables' (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:45:15 PDT

Hugh Jackman and Russell CroweThe Australian star keeps asking to re-shoot fight scenes where he knocks Russell out, because he enjoys it so muchA source told The Sun newspaper: "The crew find it hilarious as Crowe would obviously sweep the floor with Jackman in real life"Hugh keeps ribbing Russell and winding him up but he's been getting his own back by calling Hugh a twirlie, which is showbiz speak for a singer/dancer" Although Hugh has always had to be in good shape to play muscular superhero Wolverine in the 'X Men' films, he was recently told he had to bulk up to play the character in the next movie, 'The Wolverine', as he had lost so many pounds while appearing in 'Hugh Jackman: Back On Broadway' READ MORE

Hugh Jackman spices up his marriage by dressing as a stockbroker (IrishCentral)

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:15:15 PST

The 'Wolverine' star has been married to Deborra-Lee Furness since 1996 and the actress revealed the couple keep things interesting in the bedroom with some bizarre role play She explained to the New York Post's Page Six: "I was always saying I'd marry somebody sensible, like a stockbroker So he dresses up for that fantasy for me occasionally"_________________ READ MORE: Ireland’s ancient Celtic Christmas traditions revealed Top ten reasons to spend Christmas in Ireland in 2011 Top Irish carols and hymns to get you in the Christmas spirit - VIDEOS________________ Although Deborra is used to seeing Hugh kiss other women on screen, the hunky actor recently revealed their son Oscar, 11, was horrified when he saw his dad kiss his 'Real Steel' co-star Evangeline Lilly in the movie READ MORE

Hugh Jackman and ‘Twilight’ hunk Robert Pattinson did karaoke together in Japan (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:45:19 PDT

Hugh Jackman"Real Steel' star Hugh revealed he asked the 'Twilight' star to join him and 'Australia' director Baz Luhrmann at a Japanese karaoke bar after they were on the same flight to the country and Hugh claims Robert has a great voiceHe told MTV News: "I actually did karaoke with Rob That's random, isn't it? We were on our way to Japan, and he was promoting ['Twilight'] and I didn't talk to him at all on the flight, because he's this really tall guy with a hood over his head literally, and every time I'd go to the bathroom, I'd be like, 'Man, that guy takes some serious sleeping pills,' because this was him slumped over the whole time"He sang very well READ MORE

Hugh Jackman believes the new 'Wolverine' movie will do the character justice - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:06:01 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

The actor - who has played the titular character in several movies - believes the last movie, 2009's 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine', about the superhero was "too complicated" and he is hoping the next instalment will be action-based and easier to understand.

Hugh Jackman thinks Evangeline Lilly is a 'very good kisser' (IrishCentral)

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:00:09 PDT

Evangeline Lilly and Hugh JackmanThe actor – who has kids Oscar, 11, and six-year-old Ava with wife Deborra-Lee Furness – enjoyed locking lips with the actress on latest movie 'Real Steel', but his son wasn't so impressed when he went to a screening of the film and saw the sceneAsked if the children enjoyed the movie, he said: "They loved it, this is the first one of my movies they’ve seen I don’t want them to see their Dad take someone’s head off with claws, it kind of undermines me at home READ MORE

'Real Steel' Hugh Jackman believes it was 'destiny' to adopt his children (IrishCentral)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:30:09 PDT

Hugh JackmanThe 'Real Steel' actor and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness were devastated when they were told they couldn't have kids naturally but now they know it was fate to welcome Oscar, 11, and six-year-old Ava into their livesHe told Australia's Herald Sun newspaper: "It was painful It's not easy You put a lot of time and effort into it, so it's emotional READ MORE

'Real Steel' actor Hugh Jackman's boxing sparring partners let him win because he is famous (IrishCentral)

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:15:15 PDT

The Australian actor took up the sport to prepare for his film 'Real Steel' - an action movie set in the near-future where boxing is dominated by robots - and although he loves stepping inside the ring, Hugh believes his opponents took it easy on him because he's a celebrityHe said: "I’ll absolutely know my career is over when I go in for a boxing session and get the s**t beaten out of me, and the other guy won’t care”However, one person who wasn't impressed by his fame was legendary pugilist Sugar Ray Leonard – who has won world titles in five different weight divisions – and Hugh believes he even went harder on him when the cameras were aroundHe told Men’s Health UK magazine: "I was a little star-struck READ MORE

Hugh Jackman wants Robbie Williams to join him in a series of concerts in London (IrishCentral)

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:45:18 PDT

Hugh JackmanThe Australian actor is set to put on the "fun" gigs when he takes a break from starring in the film version of musical 'Les Miserables' – which sees him play the central character of former convict Jean Valjean – and he has been taking inspiration from late American swing singer Frank Sinatra's Los Angeles performancesAnd Hugh is hoping the Take That singer – who previously released ‘Swing When You’re Winning’, which was comprised of tracks which are part of the Great American Songbook – will duet with him on stageHe told the Daily Mail newspaper: "I loved that anything can happen, relaxed feel about Frank Sinatra - and viewing Peter Allen’s tapes also taught me a lot We’re planning to do some Sunday night concerts when I’m in London in the spring READ MORE

Hugh Jackman thought people would think he was gay when he became an actor (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:39:10 PDT

The ‘Wolverine’ star discovered a passion for theatre and musicals when he was growing up in his native Australia and although his dad Chris was supportive of his interest one of his brothers put him off by calling him a “poof”Hugh – who has five siblings - said: “I would love to say I was Billy Elliot, but I wasn’t My dad was like, ‘Terrific,’ but my brother was like, ‘Ah, you poof!’ I was only about 10 or 11, but I remember thinking that this is not a good thing”Although his brother initially put him off from pursuing his dream, it was the same sibling who eventually ended up inspiring him to re-connect with acting when he was 18 after having his negative attitude changed by a performance of the musical ‘42nd Street’ READ MORE

Hugh Jackman set to star in Jame’s Cameron’s 3D ‘Fantastic Voyage’ (IrishCentral)

Thu, 05 May 2011 06:24:40 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Hugh Jackman is in the running for play the lead role for the James Cameron produced 3d remake of the originally 1966 “Fantastic Voyage”, Deadline reports.

Hugh Jackman only gets hired when he has facial hair (IrishCentral)

Mon, 02 May 2011 06:15:08 PDT

The ‘X Men’ actor insists he doesn’t look “cool” enough when he is clean-shaven and claims directors always ask him to show up on set with a few days of stubbleHe said: “The truth is, there’s rarely been a role in any movie where I haven’t had to have facial hair as I have a bit of a baby face“Every time I turn up on set the director says, ‘I think a four-day growth would be good!’ And every photo shoot I go on I get a call beforehand saying don’t shave because I don’t look cool enough apparently“It’s an occupational hazard READ MORE

Hugh Jackman has broken his diet for the new Wolverine movie (IrishCentral)

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 04:15:06 PDT

The 42-year-old actor has been in training for his big screen return as the claw-wielding Marvel superhero, but he caved into temptation while in Paris, FranceHugh – who is married to Deborra-Lee Furness - wrote on his twitter page: “Quick 2 day break in Paris meant Wolverine diet was put on hold! Great spring weather Loved exploring the Rodin museum Now back 2 work! (sic)”New movie 'The Wolverine' will be the fifth time he has reprised the ‘X-Men’ role, for which he needs to be in top physical condition READ MORE

Hugh Jackman is busy working on his muscles for the next Wolverine movie (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:00:12 PDT

The 42-year-old actor is reprising his role as the Marvel superhero for a fifth time for new film ‘The Wolverine’ and he has been busy in the gym sculpting his physique into its best possible shapeHowever, Hugh is holding off growing the mutant’s famous facial hair – for nowHe told UK TV breakfast show ‘Daybreak’: “Wolverine is coming back, so the claws are out The chops aren’t grown yet but I’m starting to – the guns are getting there READ MORE