Hugh Jackman

Australian actor Hugh Jackman recently spoke out about his thoughts on the Royal Family and their role in modern society. In an interview with the BBC's Laura ...

Even today, the legacy of British colonialism can still be seen in the way that the world is divided and the way that resources are distributed. Jackman’s parents are both from the UK, and he recalls celebrating royal occasions as a child. It’s important to acknowledge the harm that has been done and work to rectify it, and to consider the role that the Royal Family has played in perpetuating a system of power and privilege that has led to such significant inequality and suffering around the world.

“I'm a British citizen as I am an Australian citizen – I don't know if people know that but I am… my father made us stop doing whatever we could to watch in ...

“So I grew up with a lot of that. my father made us stop doing whatever we could to watch in 1981 the wedding of Lady Di and Prince Charles. “I admire it and I only wish them the best,” he said. He added that he “really appreciated” the service of both the King and late-Queen, whom he had met on several occasions. We had champagne. “It feels like something that is, I would guess inevitable, and I guess would be a natural part of an evolution of a country.

While talking to Tom Price on his Saturday morning Magic Radio Breakfast Show about his new film The Son the actor joked that when he retires from acting, his ...

“That’s what I will do, I will buy a Liverpool or Man U. “Anyone can buy a Wrexham or Bournemouth,” he said. “For any team that will have me, as long as I play Wrexham.

Hugh Jackman has said he believes it is “inevitable” that Australia will become a republic.The Australian actor, 54, gave his thoughts on the future of the ...

Jackman said: “I’ve met the Queen on several occasions, the Queen Mother and Prince Charles ... Jackman, who has previously stated he holds a British passport as both of his parents were born in the UK, told the BBC programme Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he believes it is “inevitable” Australia will become a republic and the nation breaking off from the royal family would be “a natural part of evolution”. Hugh Jackman has said he believes it is “inevitable” that Australia will become a republic.

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman has revealed his plans to try out for NCFC to one-up Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds.

"If I really want to stick it to Ryan Reynolds then, if Wrexham get to play Norwich, I think it would be best if I was heading in the winner. [offering up the opportunity to invest in the club](https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/21132616.hollywood-star-hugh-jackman-asked-invest-norwich-city/) - an offer Jackman said he regretted turning down. The actor responded: "When Ryan bought that team I did get more than one offer from rivals to that team to come in as a co-owner. Jackman visited her a number of times as a child and even made a trip to Carrow Road when he was 16. Jackman was asked in a BBC interview with Laura Kuenssberg if he would be tempted to buy a sports club, as the US pair's Disney+ documentary with Wrexham continues to make headlines. The actor said he "could be a Canary" should City ever play the team owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham AFC in Wales.

Hugh Jackman joined Graham Norton on his BBC chat show to discuss his new film, The Son, and opened up about his father's death while he was shooting the ...

It is such a powerful film." You need to lean on people and I had people there. "It was a very emotional time. The actor explained he had to lean on those around him as he refused to stop filming and instead continued to work on the "intense" project. Jordan comforted Hugh Jackman as he spoke candidly about receiving the news his father had died when he was working on The Son. You can't.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a long-known republican, said in September that he would not hold a referendum on the decision during his first ...

[Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese](https://news.sky.com/story/australian-pm-says-he-will-not-hold-republic-referendum-during-his-first-term-out-of-deep-respect-for-queen-12694817), a long-known republican, has previously stated that the country needs an Australian head of state. "So I grew up with a lot of that. You know?" [Jackman](https://news.sky.com/topic/hugh-jackman-7876) said he has "absolutely no ill will" against the [royals](https://news.sky.com/topic/royal-family-6210). [Australian](https://news.sky.com/topic/australia-4608) citizen, and "really appreciated" and admires the service of [the King](https://news.sky.com/topic/the-king-10355) and [Queen Elizabeth II](https://news.sky.com/thequeen), who he met several times. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a long-known republican, said in September that he would not hold a referendum on the decision during his first term out of respect for the late Queen.

Plenty of actors have been considered to play James Bond, and Hugh Jackman was one of those who made the shortlist.

[With Craig gone and almost certainly not coming back](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/will-daniel-craig-ever-return-james-bond-479368-20221227), the rumour mill over the next Bond has been churning out promising names left, right and centre. [he's considered to be another potential favourite](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/fans-want-henry-cavill-as-007-after-revealing-not-returning-superman-749306-20221215) for the part. [Henry Cavill revealed he was told he made it down to the final two](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/henry-cavill-was-nearly-cast-as-james-bond-instead-of-daniel-craig-20221031) before Craig got the gig. [said they're likely looking for a '30 something' to play the lead role](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/tom-hardy-tom-holland-and-idris-elba-have-been-seemingly-ruled-out-of-20221004), which would rule out some of the older and younger names in the running. [Jackman](https://www.ladbible.com/hugh-jackman) has said that when the role of Bond was previously up for grabs, he did get asked if he would be interested. [Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been strongly linked with the iconic role](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/aaron-taylorjohnson-responds-to-rumours-hes-the-next-james-bond-717947-20230215), while long-standing favourite [Idris Elba has seemingly distanced himself](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/idris-elba-final-decision-james-bond-067492-20230214) from sipping martinis and shooting people.

Appearing on the Graham Norton show, he revealed that his own father Christopher died during the production of the film, which he described as a 'very ...

at the wrong time put too much into his career and he doesn't want me to make that mistake,' he said of the advice his father had given him. It's not about work and I think that's him living with, probably, some of his regrets and feelings of maybe he... He devoted his life to his family, his work and his faith. I pray he is now at peace with God.' Be true to your word.' What are you talking about?' I felt his presence on the set.' 'And while there is deep sadness, I am filled with such gratitude and love. He added: 'I am so grateful to every member of the cast and crew. Hugh added: 'It is spiritually and thematically connected. I used to think they wanted surety and strength from me, but I now share with them things I wouldn't have before. 'He was ostensibly gone, mentally,' Hugh said. 'He would still smile a bit.

Hugh Jackman has become emotional while speaking about losing his father while filming The Son.

Jordan reveals why he invested in AFC Bournemouth in ‘crazy and amazing’ takeover](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/creed-actor-michael-b-jordan-reveals-why-he-invested-in-bournemouth-fc-18301168/?ico=more_text_links) [decided not to take a break](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/20/hugh-jackman-was-a-hot-mess-during-the-son-filming-amid-dads-death-17971000/) from the movie to grieve his dad’s death. ‘One beautiful line in the script is “Love isn’t always enough,” which is one of the most difficult things for a parent to hear,’ he said. ‘When you are going through something like that, and you are doing a film that is so intense you just can’t do it alone and you have to lean on people,’ he said while appearing on [Hugh Jackman](https://metro.co.uk/tag/hugh-jackman/) has become emotional while speaking about losing his father while filming [The Son](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/films-out-this-week-from-sharper-to-the-son-18282854/). Speaking about the loss, Hugh has said it was an emotionally charged time on set already with the content of the film, which only increased while he battled the emotions of losing his father.

Jackman's parents are both British by birth, and he told the BBC he remembers being a child celebrating royal events such as the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles ...

“I see and feel a real genuine desire to be of service to the public,” he said of them. And he said that he had “no ill will” to any members of the British Royal Family, adding that he had met the late Queen Elizabeth on several occasions as well her son, now King Charles. The X Men star told the BBC this weekend such a move would be “inevitable” and a “natural part of evolution.”