Hugh Jackman Net Worth (2023) From Wolverine, Music Man

Hugh Jackman’s net worth is staggering, and it’s hard earned. The Son star has starved himself for roles, worked out tirelessly to maintain a superhuman physique for others, and generally sang, danced and fought his way into hearts for decades, whether onstage in musicals or in big-screen blockbusters. Simply put, he makes P.T. Barnum look like an average showman.

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How did Hugh Jackman become famous?

Hugh Jackman developed a love for acting as a child in school plays including My Fair Lady. In college, he took a drama course to make up for some credits in his senior year when he was getting his B.A. in communications, and it changed the course of his life. He went on to study acting fulltime at the Actors’ Centre in Sydney, and was quickly offered a role in the 10-part miniseries Corelli after his final performance for the Centre.

Following the success of Corelli, Jackman continued working in theatrical productions, including Beauty and the Beast, and began working in television in his native Australia, as well as some Australian movies. In 1998, he starred in the West End production of Oklahoma!, which garnered him international acclaim.

It wasn’t until 2000 that Jackman would become a household name and a box office behemoth. He was cast as Wolverine in X-Men, a role initially intended for Russell Crowe, who actually suggested Jackman for the part.

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What is Hugh Jackman’s net worth in 2023?

Hugh Jackman’s net worth in 2023 is estimated at a whopping $180 million. This is thanks to his work in movies, as well as onstage.