Hugh Jackman runs errands in a protective mask in Manhattan’s stylish Soho neighbourhood – after the actor encouraged his fans to ‘cover their face’ or risk a visit from Wolverine
He’s the Australian actor beloved for his down to earth charm and humility.
And on Tuesday, Hugh Jackman, 52, cut a low-key figure as he set about running errands around Manhattan’s fashionable Soho district.
The all-singing, all-dancing showman melted into his surrounds in a black hoodie, matching track pants and a protective face mask.
Low-key superstar! On Tuesday, Hugh Jackman stepped out for a stroll in Manhattan in a protective face mask – after the actor encouraged his fans to do the same or his Wolverine character ‘will come for them’
He kept the November chill at bay in an always-fashionable navy puffer vest, zipped up for optimum affect, and a snug beanie.
The R.M. Williams ambassador rocked a box-fresh pair of trainers for the occasion as he manoeuvred around the lower east side.
Hugh’s sighting comes after the acclaimed triple threat used a graphic of his X-Men character, Logan, also known as Wolverine, to make the plea on Monday.
The image, posted to Instagram, showed Logan in costume, holding up a sign which read: ‘Cover your face and save lives, or Logan is coming for you’.
Guess who? The all-singing, all-dancing showman melted into his surrounds in a black hoodie, matching track pants and a protective face mask. He kept the November chill at bay in an always-fashionable navy puffer vest, zipped up for optimum affect, and a snug beanie
In the accompanying caption, The Greatest Showman star wrote: ‘What he said. #maskup #wolverine’.
Hugh is a well known fan of using surgical masks, and is often seen wearing facial coverings while out on walks with his dogs in New York.
In July, the Les Misérables actor revealed he was homesick for Australia after a lengthy lockdown in New York City due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Busy busy! The R.M. Williams ambassador rocked a box-fresh pair of trainers for the occasion as he manoeuvred around the lower east side
Deborra-Lee and the couple’s children had initially been in Melbourne when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March.
But they returned to the U.S. just four days later in order to keep the family together.
It comes after Deborra-Lee addressed the persistent rumours about her husband’s sexuality on Anh’s Brush with Fame.
Plea: Hugh’s sighting comes after the actor used a graphic of his X-Men character, Logan, also known as Wolverine, to make the plea on Monday
She couldn’t help but roll her eyes when asked about the speculation by the show’s host, artist and comedian Anh Do.
‘I see these magazines and they’re so mean-spirited… I hope people realise it’s all made up,’ she said.
Hugh and Deborra-Lee have been married since 1996 and are parents to two adopted children, Oscar, 20, and Ava, 15.
Comments: It comes after Hugh’s wife Deborra-Lee (right) addressed rumours about her husband’s sexuality on Anh’s Brush with Fame, calling them ‘mean spirited’