Hugh Jackman is Awesome

By: Tabitha Garnica

“Some people got it and make it pay.” ~ Gypsy

This picture makes me smile :) 

I have been thinking Hugh Jackman is awesome for quite some time now. Initially  because he is incredibly good-looking and I think his Australian accent is really cute!

I first fell in love with him when PBS aired the 1998 London Production of Oklahoma!, in which he played Curly.  I thought he did such an incredible job with that role.  He gave such a well-known and beloved character as Curly so much depth.  After seeing several productions of this show, including the Broadway revival, he has definitely been my favorite Curly, even against the lovable Gordon MacRae who played him in the movie.  For the first time I actually fell in love with Curly.  I finally saw his heart, his humor, and even his flaws.  He no longer was the typical musical leading man.  Hugh Jackman gave the character layers and he made us truly understand who he was.  This was the first I had ever heard of Hugh Jackman.  All I knew about him at this point was that he was a cute musical actor.  Of course, that is off to a great start!

I next saw him host the Tony Awards in 2004.  He had me laughing my head off. He even joined in with the Rockettes in a kickline in the opening number.  Not only was he the host that year, but he was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical for The Boy from Oz.  Jackman took on the persona of Peter Allen for this musical.  During the performance at the Tony’s, Jackman dragged Sarah Jessica Parker on stage to dance with him, for a hysterical turn of events.  By the end of the night, he stole the hearts of everyone watching the Tony’s and won a Tony as well! 

It does not end there.  He even won an Emmy for his hosting job at the Tony’s!  The next year, they asked him to host a second time, and he was just as amazing as the first time. 

            He was able to show his incredible talents as a host to a wider audience when he hosted the Oscars in 2009.  Once again, he did an amazing job.

In 2008, he was voted the Sexiest Man Alive, showing that I am not the only one who sees it!

In 2012, Neil Patrick Harris, another incredible host, hosted the Tony Awards for his second time.  Hugh Jackman and Harris did a memorable duet performance during the awards, as two of the greatest hosts of all time.

What is most incredible about Hugh Jackman is that he has been able to bridge the gap between movies and theatre.  He is able to be Wolverine and join in a kickline! He definitely deserves the title of, “A Triple Threat.”

Of course most recently, he played Jean Valjean in the movie version of Les Misérables.  I for one believe this was the role of his lifetime.  He has finally been able to show the world how talented he really is.  After all, he was able to show off his incredible Broadway singing voice, while showing massive acting chops, nabbing him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination.

Who could not love this guy?!

I will definitely be routing for him come Oscar night.

One of the most beautiful aspects of Hugh Jackman is his dedication to his wife.  Jackman got married right before his rise to stardom.  His wife is not a model, she is not younger than him, and she is not a celebrity.  Jackman has been able to break the negative stereotype of Hollywood men and their marriages.  His marriage is not superficial.  I have not seen one alleged infidelity story or even any clue that an end is near.  He seems like an incredibly dedicated husband and father, which is very rare in celebrities this day and age.  Every time he wins an award, his wife receives the larges praise and thanks.  The truth is, he probably has women throwing themselves at him left and right. Yet, he is still able to be one hundred percent devoted to his wife.  He is living proof that you can be famous, good looking, rich, and talented, while still living a beautiful domestic life.

Nice. Hot. Can sing/act/dance. What more can you ask for?

Most importantly, he is a Broadway man who is STRAIGHT! They exist! All in all, Hugh Jackman truly is one of the best actors of our time.  The best thing about him is that he does not flaunt it, and he is able to escape all the negative press that seems to accompany fame.  LOVE YA HUGH!  

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• Hugh Jackman
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