Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of false gay rumours for two decades - amid 'new romance' after shock split from wife
For two decades Hugh Jackman's sexuality has come under question, with the rumour mill going into overdrive when he split from his wife last year. Despite repeatedly stating that is heterosexual,baseless rumours that he is gay have continued to swirl, with Jackman even fuelling the whispers himself by poking fun at the speculation.He has also addressed the origin of the claims,believing they date back to a role he played in 2003. At the time, Jackman was was happily married to Deborra-Lee Furness but was playingopenly gay singer-songwriter Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz on Broadway. Speaking about taking on the role at the time, he mused: 'Some people said, "It's brave of you to play a gay man." And I think that's very dated. Don't you?' During the production he had to kiss male co-star Jarrod Emick on stage. Jackman has been revered by the gay community and became an instant pin-up when pictures emerged of him enjoying shirtless runs on the beach with his handsome personal trainer. While he hasn't been fazed by the rumours, Jackman confessed he worried about how it would affect his wife.
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EXCLUSIVEInside the Beckhams' record-breaking £60m Miami mansion with nine bedrooms, a rooftop lounge and spa
Now the Mail can give an exclusive inside look of the new property that boasts everything from celebrity neighbours to mooring space for a yacht.
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Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood beam as they are seen for the first time since welcoming their baby daughter Mila
Jack Grealish looked every inch the proud new dad as he made his first outing with daughter Mila, girlfriend Sasha Attwood and dog Skye.
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Naomi Campbell, 54, breaks her silence on Liam Payne's tragic death aged 31 - four years after they briefly dated
Naomi Campbell has broken her silence on Liam Payne's tragic death - four years after they dated for four months.
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Emily Atack nearly spills out of her tiny white bikini as she shows off her tan lines in BTS Rivals snaps - after detailing how she found THOSE nude scenes 'so liberating'
The Inbetweeners star, 34,has wowed critics after stripping off for lingerie-clad romps and nude tennis scenes in the series.
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Rihanna looks stylish in a knitted dress with thigh-high leather boots as she heads for dinner with friends in LA
The singer, 36, showed off her effortless sense of style as she headed out for dinner in Los Angeles on Thursdayin a knitted dress and thigh-high leather boots
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Michelle Keegan shows off her svelte physique in a diamante mini dress before changing into a dusky pink gown as she unveils her new Very collection in stunning snaps
The Fool Me Once favourite, 37, showed off her toned figure in various classy outfits as she posed up a storm for the dazzling photoshoot.
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Rita Ora puts on a cheeky display in racy stage costumes as she shares a behind the scenes look from her Japan tour
The singer, 33, took to Instagram on Friday to share a behind the scenes look of her tour and wrote: 'What a week of shows in Japan'.
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EXCLUSIVEJess Wright reveals why she will never call her son Presley, 2, 'naughty' to his face or get angry with him as she details unique parenting style
The former TOWIE star, 39, confessed that she is learning all the time how to be a better parent but added her 'lively' little boy can sometimes push her buttons.
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Katie Price rocks a crop top as she takes her new £800 Sphynx cat Daisy for a walk in a PRAM after sparking concern with her drastic weight loss
The former glamour model, 46, took her new £800 Sphynx cat Daisy for a walk in a hot pink pram this week - after animal charity PETA offered her £5,000 to stop buying pets.
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Lottie Moss layers her mini dress under a cosy brown faux fur coat as she enjoys a night out at Chiltern Firehouse
The OnlyFansmodel, 26,showed off her sensational style in a long brown fur coat as she spent her evening at the swanky celebrity hotspot.
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From TOWIE bad boy to Strictly heartthrob: How Pete Wicks has shed his reality roots to leave fans in hysterics with best pal Sam Thompson before winning a new army of fans on the BBC show
When he was announced as a star of this year's Strictly Come Dancing lineup, Pete Wicks was considered as an unlikely signing by some.
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EXCLUSIVE'I was deemed "qualified" to inject fillers despite having no medical training and I saw so many unlicensed drugs being used': CBB star Jemma Lucy reveals firsthand horror working with cowboy practitioners and her own experience being botched
The reality star, 36, is no stranger to tweakments, having undergone years of Botox , three Brazilian bum lifts and two boob jobs.
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ALL THE LATEST SHOWBUSINESS
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- Rose Ayling-Ellis looks downcast filming at a police station for her leading rolein ITV's Code of Silence
- Vanessa Feltz reveals she had her first ever kiss with a celebrity when she was on holiday in Mallorca - and it's rather a surprising choice!
- Shocking moment Antiques Road trip expert SHOVES 'horrid' co-star and barks 'get your hands off me!' as pair lock horns on BBC show
- Tigerlily Taylor, 30, does the Can-Can around Soho with her rocker dad Roger, 75, and sisters Rory, 38, and Lola, 24
- Alex Scott poses up a storm in sexy 40th birthday shoot as she details struggles with rejection and her controversial choice to wear the OneLove armband in Qatar
- Is Tommy Fury making a mad dash for cash? As star 'pulls out of I'm A Celeb' for lucrative fight deal - how he's been making a fortune with brand deals and a tell-all memoir after splitting from Molly-Mae Hague
- Tipping Point fans 'switch off' as they spot problem with ITV game show that makes it 'too annoying to watch'
- Lewis Capaldi 'set to make a comeback next year with new album' after taking a career hiatus amid Tourette's battle
- The sickening Rivals moment writers begged Disney to cut from 'bonkbuster' show - and how it made it into screens against all odds
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- Furious Bargain Hunt fans sink claws into BBC for 'awful' change to hit daytime show - raging 'why do it?!'
- Ben Fogle, 50, sends fans wild with 'thirst trap' snap of his muscular thighs as he declares his love of 'short shorts'
- Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne clash as they reveal 'horrendous' truth behind their hunky transformations on The Graham Norton Show
- Dua Lipa puts on a leggy display in a black bodysuit and coat as she drinks dirty martinis during fun night out
- Kanye West reveals his forthcoming album Bully is available to pre-order for just £16 as rapper unveils new merchandise
- MAFS UK fans rage 'I feel physically ill!' after Luke's VERY graphic sex chat at dinner party 'gives them the ick'
- Netflix fans beg that 'tremendous' legal drama is renewed as it tops the charts - pleading 'don't you dare cancel it!'
- Georgia Harrison shares more details on her 'refreshing' new romance and says she's finally found a 'really good person' afterrevenge porn ordeal with ex Stephen Bear
- Michelle Keegan shows off her svelte physique in a diamante mini dress before changing into a dusky pink gown as she unveils her new Very collection in stunning snaps
- Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been dogged by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?
- Addison Rae sets pulses racing as she shows off her jaw-dropping figure in a nude leotard in her VERY racy new music video
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- The Chase fans concerned for Bradley Walsh's health as 'sick' ITV host struggles through show - fretting 'he doesn't sound right'
- Emily Atack nearly spills out of her tiny white bikini as she shows off her eye-popping curves in BTS Rivals snaps - after sharing how she found THOSE nude scenes 'so liberating'
- Kesha puts on a sizzling display in a semi sheer body con dress as she is joined by rarely seen singer-songwriter mum Pebe Sebert
- Rita Ora puts on a cheeky display in racy stage costumes as she shares a behind the scenes look from her Japan tour
- Netflix drama dubbed 'best on the platform' scoops perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score - and there are three full seasons ready to binge
- Good Morning Britain viewers blast 'unwatchable' Kate Garraway and Adil Ray for 'beyond irritating' interviews - raging that ITV show has 'ruined their day' before switching off
- Ferne McCann is laser-focused on the rink as she begins another day of gruelling Dancing On Ice training - after opening up about skating fears
- Rihanna looks stylish in a knitted dress with thigh-high leather boots as she enjoys dinner with friends in Los Angeles
- Pride of Britain: Gordon and Tana Ramsay surprise inspirational midwife as she is honoured with the Community Hero award
ALL THE HOTTEST
- Kelly Emberg, 65, romanced Rod Stewart and posed for Vogue in the 1980s - see her now
- Jennifer Lawrence shows off her baby bump in a white shirt as she takes son Cy, two, to a Los Angeles park
- Olivia Munn flashes mastectomy scar in a slip dress when with John Mulaney at an awards show after SKIMS ad
- Matthew Perry's mom had premonition he would die just before shock passing from drug overdose aged 54
- Tobey Maguire poses with ex Jennifer Meyer after Gwyneth Paltrow 'helped keep them close'
- Selena Gomez makes a 'Diddy slip' at fundraiser after her ex Justin Bieber was linked to the jailbird
- Sofia Vergara, 52, shares sizzling flashback bikini photo as she hints she is 'single' after Justin Saliman split
- Olivia Wilde shows off her taut tummy as she leaves her Los Angeles gym
- Kevin Kline reveals secret to 35-year marriage to former child star
- Kim Kardashian and Nicole Richie lead stars arriving at Paris Hilton's Hollywood concert
- Lisa Rinna steals Kris Jenner's look in jaw-dropping makeover for glitzy red carpet event
- Cher, 78, is joined by boyfriend Alexander 'AE' Edwards, 38, and his son Slash, 5, at Cirque du Soleil premiere Thursday night.
- Hilary Duffshows off cinched waist just five months after giving birth to fourth child
- Kristen Stewart, Chrissy Teigen and Camila Cabello bring their fashion A game to InStyle's Imagemaker Awards
- Lana Del Rey flashes wedding ring at first glam event since marrying alligator swamp guide Jeremy Dufrene
- Amy Adams wows alongsideSelma Blair and Zoe Saldana as they lead glamour atVariety's 2024 Power Of Women event in LA
- Sofia Vergara shares surprise update on her relationship status
- Zach Bryan's ex-girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry reveals her REAL name after shock split from country star
- Pete Davidson emerges from rehab looking better than ever after exes Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande unite
- Kate Winslet, Jane Fonda, and Kerry Washington lead the A-list glamour at the 2024 Women In Film Honors
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- Naked and Afraid star Sarah Danser dead at 34 after tragic accident
- Taylor Swift fans react as star is greeted with giant friendship bracelet on Caesars Superdome in New Orleans: 'That's how you welcome a legend!'
- Sarah Hyland enjoys Modern Family reunion with Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson at Hollywood event
- Jay-Z is selling limited champagne bottles at a VERY pricey amount
- Britney Spears dances in skimpy pink bikini and says she is 'going through something spiritual'
- Selena Gomez wears jaw-dropping one-shoulder frock at her 2nd annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in LA
- Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster 'sneak around' and 'spend all of their free time together' amid romance rumors
- The real reason Matthew McConaughey abandoned Hollywood for Austin, Texas
- Kim Kardashiansays Menendez brothers have been 'granted a second chance at life' afterresentencing decision
- Braless Zendaya shows support for boyfriend Tom Holland wearing hat to promote his alcohol-free beer
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- Zendaya stuns in burgundy leather dress as she matches boyfriend Tom Holland's shirt during NYC date night
- Jamie Foxx addresses whether Diddy was 'responsible' for his 2023 hospitalization while filming Netflix special
- Bikini-clad Heather Rae El Moussa celebrates 3rd wedding anniversary with husband Tarek in Cabo
- Kylie Jenner is a busty beauty in behind-the-scenes bedroom snaps from her Elle shoot
- Tom Sandoval claims he and ex Ariana Madix FINALLY agreed to sell the $2M home they once shared
- Jay Leno, 74, cruises on rare $250K vintage motorcycle nearly two years after bike accident
- Nicole Kidman reveals advice she gave daughter Sunday, 16, before runway debut at Paris Fashion Week
- Who is Corinna Kopf? OnlyFans star retires after rumored $67 million in earnings after three years
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- Jelly Roll's wife Bunnie XO says Deadpool Killer Wade Wilson 'threatened' her in chilling call from jail
- Ryan Reynolds sports edgy see-through top on NYC stroll with director Shawn Levy
- Rihanna glams up in leggy look for Fenty X Puma event in LA
- Scarface actor Ángel Salazar's cause of death revealed after his passing at 68 in NY
- Matthew Perry's sister breaks silence in emotional first interview since his tragic death
- Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves could reunite for Speed 3 after all, studio boss teases
- Kendall Jenner flashes her pert butt in a thong leotard days before her 29th birthday
- Why Clint Eastwood's final movie Juror #2 is getting 'buried' at the box office
- Travis Barker's ex Shanna Moakler gets earlobe surgery and lip filler in one sitting
- EXCLUSIVEKylie Jenner flashes her very tiny tummy in new 'gorgeous' Khy collection which is already selling out
- Jack Jones dead at 86: Grammy-winning singer of The Love Boat theme song passes away
- EXCLUSIVETori Spelling, 51, sparks new surgery rumors as she debuts plump pout in LA
- Carolyn Murphy, 50, was a top Vogue model in the '90s and still looks sexy - see her now
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- Linda Evangelista, 59, reveals what she really thought about George Michael's 1990 Freedom video
- Hailey Bieber shows off her tummy for 1st time since welcoming son Jack with Justin Bieber 2 months ago
- Bella Hadid makes eye-popping display as she models sheer tank top with what appears to be underwear
- Kylie Jenner says she was 'heartbroken' over Jordyn Woods fallout from cheating scandal with Khloe's partner
- Kim Kardashian applauds Olivia Munn for her courage in new Skims ad amid breast cancer battle
- Kourtney Kardashian wows in low-cut dress after revealing son Rocky's favorite book
THE BIG READS
EXCLUSIVEALISON BOSHOFF: David Beckham set to get Hollywood Walk of Fame gold star
ALISON BOSHOFF: He's still waiting for that knighthood - despite years of good works and lending his support to the Royal Family .
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ALISON BOSHOFF: George Michael had a secret fling with Madonna's younger brother
Happily, Madonna and her brother were reconciled before his death earlier this month, with the singer forgiving him for spilling the beans on her romances with beaus including Warren Beatty.
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ALISON BOSHOFF: Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones to take on probably the greatest role in romantic fiction as Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice
Her romance with Connell in TV drama Normal People caused a global sensation - and now actress Daisy Edgar-Jones is set to take on probably the greatest role in romantic fiction.
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MOVIE, TV, MUSIC & FASHION NEWS
FILM
The Room Next Door review: Tilda and Julianne are impeccable in debut English film for legendary Spanish director, writes BRIAN VINER
BRIAN VINER: With the current brouhaha over assisted dying, and MPs due to vote next month on whether to legalise it in the UK, the Spanish director Pedro Almodovar has chosen a burning-hot topic
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Joker: Folie À Deux review: You'll go Gaga for this gripping Joker sequel, writes BRIAN VINER
Venice, a city long associated with masks was the perfect place to unveil Joker five years ago; and last month, at the film festival there, it was followed by the sequel, Joker: Folie À Deux.
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Megalopolis review: Coppola's self-indulgent comeback may be a MEGAFLOPOLIS, writes BRIAN VINER
BRIAN VINER: Let us weep at the hubris of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis: A Fable.
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Salem's Lot review: More laughs than shrieks in this vapid vampire flick, writes BRIAN VINER
BRIAN VINER: October is upon us and with it the inevitable bloody drip-drip-drip of scary films, serving the ravenous monster that the Halloween industry has become.
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Blitz review: Perilous trip into wartime underworld for the Blitz's Oliver Twist, writes BRIAN VINER
It felt downright eerie to leave the cinema on London's Southbank and see, across the Thames, the dome of St Paul's Cathedral - once the city's structural symbol of resistance against Hitler.
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Demi Moore's gory new film The Substance is leaving Brits walking out after mere minutes as they say it's the 'most graphic film they've ever seen'
The Substance aims to tackle the issue of impossibleHollywood beauty standards and sees Demi play the role of Elisabeth Sparkle.
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THEATRE
- Strong and Manville are a formidable pairing in this modern reworking, but sadly it's a case of... Oedipus Wrecked! PATRICK MARMION reviews Oedipus
- Filumena review: The good life? Felicity lives la dolce vita in this Italian romcom, writes PATRICK MARMION
- Redlands review: Stones drugs bust saga is a GAS, GAS, GAS, writes PATRICK MARMION
- Giant review: A powerful portrait that puts Roald Dahl's uncomfortable views in the dock, writes PATRICK MARMION
- Two Of Us review: Imagined... Lennon and McCartney's melancholic last meeting, writes PATRICK MARMION
- Ian Rankin's A Game Called Malice takes a brave stab at bringing Inspector Rebus to the stage
- Shifters review: This bittersweet romcom sizzles with chemistry, writes PATRICK MARMION