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