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How Hugh Jackman’s most ‘humiliating’ audition went down

Hugh Jackman has revealed his most embarrassing audition experience
Hugh Jackman has revealed his most embarrassing audition experience (Getty)
  • Hugh Jackman recounted that his voice cracked while singing Les Miserables' "Stars" during an audition, in a story he told the Hollywood Bowl during An Evening With Hugh Jackman.
  • Jackman eventually played Jean Valjean in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables, earning Oscar and BAFTA nominations.
  • Jackman recently reprised his role as Logan in Deadpool & Wolverine alongside Ryan Reynolds.
  • Jackman and Reynolds have become co-owners of Australia’s SailGP champions, now rebranded as the BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team.
  • The team has signed a multi-year partnership with BONDS underwear, marking the first time the Australian SailGP Team has had a title partner.
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