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| | Hugh Jackman's wife talks about 'offensive' gay rumors that plague her marriage | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Hugh Jackman has been married to his wife Deborrah for seventeen years now, yet some people still insist that he’s gay. Some people point towards their two adopted children as some form of evidence, yet they fail to recognize that Deborra suffered miscarriages before she and Hugh decided to open their home to kids who needed a family. The rumors of Hugh’s sexuality seem particularly cruel because I don’t think it’s an issue of people basing their judgment upon Hugh’s inherent ability to sing and dance like a boss. Instead, I think people are saying this because Deborra isn’t the typical stick-thin, over-Botoxed trophy wife that we’re used to seeing with movie stars. This is about people saying that she’s “not good enough” to be married to a hetero A-lister, so of course, she must be bearding. And that’s an awful thing for people to think.
For his part, Hugh doesn’t seem to be upset by people questioning his sexuality, but it matters a lot to him that the rumors upset his wife. In a 2008 interview, Deborra claimed that she often told people that Hugh wasn’t gay. In 2011, she seemed to indicate that the rumors affect her body image by adding, “heaven forbid I have a human experience and carry a little weight.” Last year, Hugh covered the matter while conducing his Les Miserables Oscar campaign by telling the Hollywood Reporter that the rumors bother Deb. Still, the buzzings persist, and now Hugh and Deb are talking to the press together:
Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness have hit out at the “stupid” and “offensive” rumours that the Wolverine star is gay.
In an interview with the Nine Network’s 60 Minutes, Jackman said he finds the persistent gossip “frustrating,” especially for his wife of 17 years.
“If I was [gay], I would be,” Jackman told the program in a candid 16-minute interview last night. “It’s to me not the most interesting thing about a person anyway, but I do get frustrated for Deb, because I see Deb go ‘Ah, this is crazy’.”
Jackman’s hit stage performance as Peter Allen in A Boy from Oz a decade ago appears to have shaped the Australian actor’s image and raised speculation that the marriage between Jackman, 44, and Furness, 57, was a “sham.”
“It is just wrong, it’s like, it’s a lie,” said Furness, sitting alongside her husband. “It’s just offensive. If he was gay, fine, he would say he’s gay. It has gotten so out of whack … it’s stupid, yeah, it’s annoying, because it’s not true.” Furness added that playing a psychopath does not make an actor a psychopath any more than playing a gay man makes an actor gay.
[From MSN News]
I can totally understand why the persistence of these rumors would upset Deborra because, like I said above, she’s taking it personally because people tend to point towards her physical appearance as indicative of Hugh’s sexual preference. She’s not saying that being gay is “stupid” or “offensive,” but she’s saying that people’s attitudes towards her marriage are both of those things. I’ll never understand why people have to be so nasty, and sadly, I think people will only gain more ammunition by the fact that she’s so plagued by these rumors.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet
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| | Hugh Jackman covers Men's Fitness: 'it's easier for me to be polite than an a-hole' | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Hugh Jackman covers Men’s Fitness in a t-shirt, which is somewhat disappointing to me. However I know that Hugh Jackman shirtless photos occasionally come out, and that we’ll have lots of opportunities to admire his manly chest when Wolverine comes out at the end of next month. Maybe, if we’re lucky, he’ll do some frolicking beach candids as part of the lead-up. Here’s hoping! Also, Hugh fills out a t-shirt much better than meathead Joe Manganiello, who can’t act his way out of a paper bag. I was just reminded of that in the season premiere of True Blood. Someone needs to put those stupid methhead wolves out of their misery.
Getting back to Hugh, he’s gorgeous, he’s thoughtful, he’s polite, and he’s an all-around decent guy. He knows this too, and he explains it in a very matter-of-fact way, saying that it’s easier to be nice to someone than to tell them off. I’m going to try and keep this in mind in my day-to-day life, not that I have an anger issue but I will tell someone off for being rude. (Cutting in line is a pet issue of mine.)
On Dwayne Johnson?s fitness advice: ?He told me that if in a six-month period you want to put on 25 pounds of lean muscle and not fat, eat natural and eat 6,000 calories a day. There were times when I would literally eat with the mind set of working out. ?One more mouthful, one more, come on, come on, you?ve got to finish this meal!??
On being referred to as the Nicest Guy in Hollywood: ?As an actor, I?ve always believed that any label is your enemy. Look, I was brought up in a way where you treat people with respect. So it?s certainly easier for me to be polite and respectful to people than to be an asshole. Like, if I?m walking down the street with my family and the 29th person says, ?Hey man, can I get a photo?? for me to say, ?No photos, get f?ked?? for the next hour I?ll be thinking I shouldn?t have said that. Whereas, if I say either, ?Yeah, no problem,? or, ?Listen, I?m with my family now, but it?s nice to meet you,? then I move on, in a way it?s easier. It?s a mixture of that and also not being a wanker.?
On trying to be himself: ?I try to be myself as much as I can when I?m not acting, for better or worse, but I?ve had publicists who?ve told me it?s a bad idea: ?You move your hands too much, you did this too many times, you should do this, you shouldn?t talk about that.??
[From Men's Fitness via Just Jared]
I love him so much! I want to have Hugh’s babies and make whichever constant recipes he needs for his latest fad diets. I know he’s happily married and it’s not to be, but that just ads to the attraction for me. He is good, committed husband and father, and while Hugh is widely admired he just doesn’t get enough love. You know why that is? Because he’s not controversial. As he said, he’s just who he is and he doesn’t try to be anyone else. He’s a genuine person and that comes through in everything he does. Also, he better win an Oscar in the next handful of years.
Hugh is shown out in NY earlier this month. Credit: FameFlynet
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| | Hugh Jackman Steps Out at the G'Day USA Gala | | Added 11 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Ready for an evening out, Hugh Jackman attended the G'Day USA Black Tie Gala on Saturday (January 12) in Los Angeles at the JW Marriott at LA Live.
The 44-year-old Aussie hunk looked impeccable in a fitted tux and bow tie as he rubbed elbows with fellow stars such as Naomi Watts, Nicole Kidman, and Keith Urban.
2013 marks the tenth anniversary of the highly anticipated event, which celebrates Australians who have made significant contributions to their industries.
The talented actor has another big night ahead as he is nominated for a Golden Globe award for his role in the musical ?Les Miserables.?
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| | Hugh Jackman Brings Holiday Cheer to LAX Airport | | Added 11 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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In good spirits after a long flight, Hugh Jackman arrived at LAX airport in Los Angeles on Saturday (December 22).
The "Les Misrables" star looked handsome in a gray collared shirt, black leather jacket, and jeans as he smiled and laughed with an airport employee.
Having traveled all the way from Australia, Hugh seemed to be glowing from the time in his home country.
While Down Under, the 40-year-old actor attended the premiere of "Les Misrables" with co-star Russell Crowe, where they delighted fans by racing down the red carpet.
On Friday, he tweeted, "Great way to end the #LesMiserables press tour with a premiere back home in Australia with @russellcrowe and all my old mates. Loving life!!"
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| | Russell Crowe & Hugh Jackman Premiere 'Les Miserables' In Australia | | Added 11 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Back in their home country, Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman showed up at the big Sydney, Australia premiere of their brand new flick ?Les Miserables? today (December 21).
The ?Gladiator? hunk and the ?X Men? star had a blast as they clowned around outside the State Theatre, gearing up for a sprint in their classic black tuxedos.
Hugh and Russell also showed some love to their director Tom Hooper before heading into the venue to have a look at their own on-screen handiwork.
?Les Miserables? has already received rave reviews the world over, and will hit theaters here in the States on Christmas Day.
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| | Hugh Jackman cries on 60 minutes when talking about family: Oscar bid or real? | | Added 11 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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These are photos of Hugh Jackman at the Les Miserables premiere in New York last night. Kaiser will be covering the ladies shortly. He was there with his wife of 16 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, aka “that lucky bitch.” I love these two together and hope we never hear a whiff of scandal about them.
Hugh was interviewed on 60 Minutes this Sunday, and it’s an understatement to say that I enjoyed it. I loved seeing that interview, and although I’m already a fan I came away with more respect and adoration for Hugh than ever. Hugh’s Les Mis co-star Anne Hathaway may be blanketing us with her Oscar campaign, but I think Hugh just cinched it in this single, focused segment.
A lot of outlets are focusing on Hugh breaking down crying when he describes how his mother abandoned his family, including his father and Hugh’s two brothers and two sisters, when he was just eight. (Hugh has since reconnected with his mother, and did see her about once a year after she left.) Hugh has discussed this before, and it’s not exactly when he started crying in the interview. Hugh started crying when talking about how his father, who raised him and his siblings as a single parent, tells him to value his family above all else. It wasn’t a put on from Hugh and you could tell that he was genuinely affected.
That wasn’t the part of Hugh’s interview that got me choked up, though. I got choked up seeing segments of his performance in Les Mis. If just a clip from the film is that powerful, imagine how incredible the whole movie is going to be. I want this Oscar for Hugh. Here are some highlights from his interview, and the video is in full below.
On singing live while filming Les Mis instead of recording it in the studio
You get an emotional truth. For example, there’s one song and it’s, literally, written like this: “What have I done, sweet Jesus? What have I done? Become a thief in the night, become a dog on the run. Have I fallen so far and is the hour so late that nothing remains but the cry of my hate?” That’s how it’s written… I could mix it up, I could take a pause. If I was emotional, I could be emotional.
On his mom leaving his family in Australia to return to her native England
Yeah. I don’t think she thought for a second it would be forever when she went. I think she thought it was, “I just need to get away, and I’ll come back.” Dad used to pray every night that mum would come back.
On if he worried his dad would leave too
Never, in a million years, could I imagine, my father is a rock. My father is my rock. It’s where I learned everything about loyalty, dependability, about being there day-in, day-out, no matter what.
On meeting his future wife during his first acting job
I just had an absolute certainty that she was the person I was gonna be with for the rest of my life. Even when Deb tried to break up with me, which she did. I said– “Don’t worry, I get it. I’m your worst nightmare. A young actor in his first job, but don’t worry. We’re gonna be together. This is it.”
On the advice his dad gives him now (this is when he starts to cry)
It’s always about the family. Ah, ah, it’s all– sorry, mate. It’s always, “How’s Deb?” It’s not about work. And I think that’s him living with, probably, some of his regrets and feelings of maybe he– you know, at the wrong time, put too much into his career. And he doesn’t want me to make that mistake. And so, in his gentle way, he always reminds me this is the most important thing.
On preparing his body for his roles
Well this is your tool as much as your voice, as much as your emotions, and so I’ve always taken that very seriously and I love playing Wolverine. It’s a great character, but I want it to be better than the last time. I want to be physically in better shape, otherwise, there’s no point doing it.
On if he thought it would limit his career to playing gay songwriter Peter Allen on Broadway
Never thought it for a second. What sexuality you are is not the most interesting thing about you. It’s the kind of person you are. And that role, just, had, first of all, it was naughty.
I would never give myself permission to do the things I did as Peter Allen. And his sexuality, for me, w– is another costume. It’s a personality trait, it’s not who you really are. However, when I was doing Peter Allen, there’s a scene where I kiss my boyfriend, who’s dying of AIDS. And I go in for the kiss, and I heard this, “Don’t do it, Wolverine.”
[From 60 Minutes]
This is why I love Hugh. He comes across as so dedicated to his wife and kids and incredibly honed to his craft. There’s something so real and so heartfelt about Hugh. He’s rare among leading men and his talent is undeniable.
Also, we may see Hugh out with his children in his everyday life, but it’s very interesting to me that they weren’t shown on 60 Minutes. He could have easily filmed a quick scene outdoors playing with them, but he didn’t. He decided to keep them off camera when he could have used them to bolster his family man image.
Here’s the interview, in full, from 60 Minutes. There’s an amazing performance from Hugh, in Les Mis, around 4:00. He talks about his mother leaving at around 5:00. Hugh’s wife is interviewed around 8:30. At 9:10 Hugh starts crying. The highlight, though, is when he works out at 10:40! Holy crap look at his arms.
My advice to Deborra-Lee – work on your shoe game, girl. You already won the man lottery.
Hugh looks so good with that Wolverine beard!
Premiere photos credit: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com
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| | Hugh Jackman Taught Gangnam Style by Psy | | Added 11 years ago | Source: The Blemish |
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No, theWolverine sequel won’t be part musical like how Spider-Man 3 was. Baby Jesus would kill himself if that happened. Psy was just visiting the set ofWolverine and teaching Hugh Jackman, who just turned 44 last week, how to dance. Gangnam Style. Psy even got his own claws. I wish I had my own claws. You know how much more annoying it could be when I poke someone?
Anyway, it’s a little less awesome when you watch the video. There’s no music so it’s just them fake riding a horse with Wolverine claws. If I was there, I would have at least loudly hummed the music.
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| | Hugh Jackman Goes for the Homeless Look | | Added 11 years ago | Source: The Blemish |
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Hugh Jackman was in Sydney yesterday sporting a new look for The Wolverine while posing for pictures and signing autographs. Apparently the Wolverine sequel will be about that time in his life when he was penniless, living on the street and had nowhere else to turn to except homeless prostitution. That was in the comics. Look it up.
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| | Hugh Jackman Goes for a Swim | | Added 11 years ago | Source: The Blemish |
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Hugh Jackman went for a swim at Bondi Beach after a “long hard weight session” in Sydney on Sunday. Then he ran up to me and kicked sand in my face while flexing his muscles for the ladies. That Hugh Jackman is such a jerk.
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| | Hugh Jackman shirtless on the beach: wet, beefy and bearded: would you hit it? | | Added 11 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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The last time we covered shirtless Hugh Jackman, not many people commented so I’m hoping that by phrasing this title in the form of a question we’ll encourage more reader participation, as it were. Otherwise the next time Hugh has a hot, wet beach photo op we won’t be so likely to cover it. Which is fine, but I’m crying inside a little. There’s very little I like covering more than shirtless Hugh Jackman. Unless Matt Damon strips down and does the equivalent of a vacation commercial. Which you know isn’t going to happen. The last time we saw him shirtless on the beach was three years ago and he was still pudgy from his Informant weight gain. He needs to show off that Elysium body.
This is Hugh’s rough and ready Wolverine body. He’s due to start filming the Wolverine sequel at the end of this month. If you compare how he looks now in these fantasy-ready candids on the beach in Australia yesterday, with how he looked less than a month ago, he’s even more defined. This is a man who is supremely committed to his craft and my God does it show.
This has got to be my favorite photo, where his shirt is half off. He’s getting ready to come over to rub sunscreen on my back, with slow strong hands.
Anyway here’s what the Daily Mail says about these photos, and about the filming schedule, which takes place in Hugh’s native Australia. Unfortunately Jessica Biel is going to be in it. Why?!
Strapping star Hugh Jackson showed off his famously muscular physique today on Bondi Beach in his native Australia.
In a sight that surely left women swooning, and men envious, the X Men actor stripped off for a swim in the sea, revealing his rock solid set of abs.
The toned 6ft 2inch performer enjoyed the warm weather and showed off his athletic prowess…
Jackman’s stay in his hometown of Sydney is not purely for play as he will begin filming X-Men sequel The Wolverine at Fox Studios within a matter days.
According to reports, Hugh’s list of requests, a private gym has been set up for him on set and a temporary home has been found for his family in Woollahra.
Local media also estimate the movie will provide an $80million boost to the Australian economy.
Just last week it was revealed that Jessica Biel will join Jackman in the cast.
Biel will play Viper in the sixth installment of the series of films.
According to Marvel?s website, Viper originates from a war-torn Eastern European country and is involved in several parts of Wolverine?s story.
[From The Daily Mail]
The film is scheduled for release next summer. For now we have these lovely photos of Hugh looking like an advertisement for just about anything that anyone would buy. You’ll excuse me while I have trouble gathering my thoughts. This is such a nice way to begin a Monday.
Photo credit: FameFlynet, Inc: Bigoz
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