Hugh Jackman Gossip

Hugh Jackman is having magic lessons.

The Australian actor is so determined to portray legendary magician-and-escapologist Harry Houdini convincingly in a new Broadway musical he has asked Criss Angel for help.

A source said: "Hugh is taking his role very seriously! He's even studying how to perform Houdini's magic acts. Hugh has been receiving tips and help from great magicians such as Criss Angel and Ricky Jay."

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Hugh Jackman found the Oscars "tense".

The 'Australia' actor – who hosted the Academy Awards ceremony last month – couldn't loosen up until his opening musical performance with Anne Hathaway was over.

He said: "After that I was able to relax. I knew we were going to be OK after that. But when we were planning that whole thing for live TV, it was a bit tense."

During his tribute to the Best Picture nominees, Hugh sang and danced and carried Anne onto the stage.

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Hugh Jackman made a fan faint when he kissed her.

The 'Australia' actor decided to pay the woman - who works as a switchboard operator for US TV programme 'The Tonight Show' - a surprise visit after he discovered she wasn't allowed to leave her post to meet him when he appeared on the show.

Her friends told Hugh - who was voted the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine last year - it was her birthday, so he crept up behind her whispered "Happy Birthday" and then kissed her on the ... Like this? Continue reading...

Hugh Jackman agreed to play a cowboy in 'Australia' without knowing how to ride a horse.

The handsome actor admits he only has minimal riding experience and worried he would fall short as The Drover - an Australian version of a cowboy - in his latest film.

He said: "Every actor you've ever met says he knows how to ride a horse so when they asked me if I could, I said, 'Yeah, I can ride' but I had really only done a little bit before."

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Hugh Jackman learned about parenting by horse riding.

The actor - who has two adopted children, eight-year-old Oscar and Ava, three, with wife Deborra-Lee Furness - had to learn to ride for new movie 'Australia' and discovered similarities between raising a family and controlling a horse.

He explained: "I learn a lot about parenting from riding a horse. It's the same thing. You can whack a horse - I've seen people do it. They whack them, they kick them, they do all that and you ... Like this? Continue reading...

Hugh Jackman used to go to gay clubs - to hit on drunk women.

The 'X-Men' actor says he and his best friend used to frequent the nightspots as teenagers so they could prey on unsuspecting girls.

He said: "I probably shouldn't be saying this, but I remember when I was about 19, me and my friend used to go to these dance parties which were 80 per cent gay guys, 18 per cent girls who were sick of heterosexual guys hitting on them, and then vultures like me and my mate.

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Hugh Jackman says his wife and eight-year-old son couldn't believe it when he was named Sexiest Man Alive.

The 'X-Men' star - who beat stars including Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon to be given People magazine's annual honour - admits spouse Deborra Lee-Furness found it difficult to understand why he was chosen for the award.

Hugh said: "Previously, my wife had said the sexiest thing about me was that I took the garbage out. Since being named the Sexiest Man Alive, it' ... Like this? Continue reading...

Hugh Jackman used to go to bed naked, until he accidentally flashed his night nanny.

The 'Australia' actor - who has two adopted children with spouse Deborra-Lee Furness - preferred to wear nothing when he slept, but soon changed his mind after an unfortunate encounter with an employee.

He said: "I didn't wear anything until my daughter was born and we had a night nanny because I was working. I walked out stark naked, and she was reading a book. Now I like boxer briefs!"

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Hugh Jackman wears his movie costumes while having sex.

The 'Australia' actor - who has two adopted children with wife Deborra-Lee Furness - often keeps his outfits from films including 'X-Men', when he played sexy mutant Wolverine, to impress in the bedroom.

Hugh - who has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine - said: "It's easy with my wife. She loves the idea of me coming home in costume because it makes her feel like she's having an affair in a good way.

Hugh Jackman is the Sexiest Man Alive.

The ‘Australia’ actor topped People magazine’s annual list of the most attractive guys in the world, after sending female hearts fluttering in a string of hit movies, including ‘X-Men’, ‘The Prestige’ and ‘Scoop’.

Explaining their choice, the magazine wrote: “He's a triple threat - a star who can sing, dance and wield a weapon. At 6ft 2in, all scruff and biceps, Jackman, 40, looms large in the epic ‘Australia’ and le ... Like this? Continue reading...