BlogHe’s handsome. He has an Australian accent. He has a smile that lights up Broadway. He can sing. And dance. He has it all. And today it’s his birthday!
Let’s take a look at the dashing Hugh Jackman, and wish Hollywood’s nicest superstar a happy 54th birthday!
NYC Penthouse
Hugh Jackman is an actor’s actor; he can sing and dance, perform on Broadway or on the big screen, and everything he does is a hit. Over the course of his nearly 30 years in show business, he has done it all. And it has made him very, very rich.
In 2009, Hugh and his wife Deborra-lee Furness bought a custom three-story unit in a high-end luxury building in downtown NYC. The home was originally on the market for $40 million, but they got it for a steal at $21 million. At more than 11,000 square feet, this mansion has picture-perfect views of the Hudson River, an entire floor dedicated to the main bedroom suite, and tons of amazing upgrades.
The couple put the house on the market in late 2021, with an asking price around $40 million, but there’s no word on if it’s sold yet.
Bondi Beach Apartment
Hugh is an international star, but his roots are still clearly in Australia. He and Deborra-lee maintain a property in downtown Sydney, on gorgeous Bondi Beach, where Hugh loves to go running. And it’s a good thing he stays in shape, because he rescued his son and some other swimmers on the beach a few years ago!
The patio doors open all the way, removing any barrier between home and ocean. The three-bedroom unit is incredibly private and understated, to avoid attention when the family is able to visit, but the upscale design, with marble, open spaces, and hardwood, make it feel like a luxurious retreat for the lucky family.
East Hamptons Dream Home
Deborra-lee dreamed for years of designing her own home, and planned every detail in her mind. She and Hugh turned her dream into reality when they built a custom-designed home in the East Hamptons. It took six years to turn the vision into reality, but it was worth it!
The property right on the bay was designed as a “minimalist dream” in a monochrome color scheme. Floor to ceiling windows are included in most rooms, including the main bathroom, which is entirely marble.
It has a gorgeous outdoor pool just steps from the house, with views of the bay, an outdoor shower structure, access to the water, and more, all in black and white, stone and wood.
During the six year project, the family lived in a small existing structure lovingly nicknamed “the Shack”.
Nicole Kidman’s Australian Ranch
Hugh Jackman isn’t the only Aussie who reigns supreme in Hollywood. His costar in Australia (filmed in 2008) Nicole Kidman is a longtime star, who lives much of the time on her expansive Australian ranch.
The ranch, worth about $4.5 million, has more than 100 acres, a working farm with alpacas and cows, an orchard, and an 11 acre garden! It has a guest cottage, a swimming pool, tennis court, and trampoline. The main house has six bedrooms, plenty for the family of four, as well as a cedar staircase, ten marble fireplaces, and an Australian marble veranda that wraps around half the second floor.
Mike Tyson’s Nevada Mansion
Hugh’s big breakthrough performance was as Wolverine in the X-Men series, starting in 2000. He was extremely dedicated to the role, and spent countless hours watching footage of Clint Eastwood and Mel Gibson, and especially Mike Tyson, to learn how to fight, and how to be tough and intimidating, all without uttering a word.
Mike Tyson has had as many ups and downs as Wolverine, but these days he lives in a nice mansion in Henderson, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas. He paid about $2.5 million back in 2015 for the place, and lives a relatively modest lifestyle, considering he blew through nearly $400 million during his career!
Carnegie Hall in New York City
While many people know of Hugh as a movie star, his first love was acting and singing on stage. His love of theater endures, as seen with his great successes The Greatest Showman and Les Misérables. He has sung on stage all around the world, including at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Performing at Carnegie Hall is a life goal for artists of all talents. The building was brought to life by Andrew Carnegie, a wealthy steel baron-turned-philanthropist during America’s Gilded Age. The structure is as beautiful as the art produced inside, and at night the brick comes alive, inviting all to come and enjoy a beautiful evening of artful entertainment.
No matter where Hugh is celebrating this year, he’s going to have a good time. With his 100-watt smile and amazing voice, he’ll probably sing his own birthday tune, and as usual, it’ll be amazing. He’s turning 54, and he’s at the peak of his career and life. What more can he wish for? Happy Birthday, Hugh!
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