“The most scared I'd ever been was the first time I sang at a rugby match, Australia versus New Zealand, in front of one hundred thousand people. I had a panic attack the night before because people have been booed off and never worked again... just singing one song, the national anthem.”

Australian and British actor, singer, and producer

Hugh Jackman is an Australian and British actor, singer, and producer. He has worked prominently on screen and stage and has received several major honours, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. In 2019, Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, a recognition that reflects his standing in both film and theatre.