The Jackman Family

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Posted by a namesake (Jo) re Hugh's holiday in St Croix ( lol - all the while, I was pronouncing the name of the island like the French would, until I heard Hugh repeat how the islanders pronounce it) --





pbs.twimg.com/media/E3Sutc6VUAAKP5O?format=jpg&name=small

[njr]

Well, most Americans pronounce it this way:
youtu.be/vTTAUH_be8M

[jo]

New portrait reveals another side of Hugh Jackman
By Helen Musa -June 9, 2021


Hugh Jackman, 2020, by Vincent Fantauzzo.

A NEW portrait of actor Hugh Jackman is now on prominent display in the National Portrait Gallery.

Australian artist Vincent Fantauzzo was commissioned last year by the NPG to paint the portrait in recognition of his success on the international stage and screen, as well as his involvement with several charitable and philanthropic causes including World Vision and the Global Poverty Project.

But after an initial sitting, meetings between the two were thwarted by COVID-19, then Jackman needed to return to New York.

The pair continued to meet via Zoom, and Fantauzzo also enlisted the help of Jackman’s other half, Deborra-Lee Furness, who sent him videos and photographs of Jackman as he relaxed at home.

“There’s a look in Hugh’s eyes, it’s a moment in a conversation with someone he knows and trusts,” Fantauzzo said.

“It’s not a GQ photo shoot. There’s a love and intimacy, a side of Hugh that’s not the showman, it’s not Wolverine. I want people to walk in, see the portrait of Hugh and feel a real connection.”


NPG director of collections and exhibitions, Sandra Bruce, described the portrait as “striking in its complexity”.

“This is an excellent example of hyperrealism, where the artist’s accuracy and technical expertise combine with an ability to capture the subject’s character and likeness,” Bruce said.

“On closer look, subtle hints of layered, organic (almost unruly) mark-making emerge, and it is with this embedded element of free expression that the artist cleverly gets to the authentic heart of his sitter.”

In a video accompanying the portrait, Fantauzzo discusses the making of the portrait, as well as his early career, growing up with dyslexia, the processes behind his work, and the relationship forged between an artist and sitter during the making of a portrait.

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www.canberratimes.com.au/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/32suSVsqH3pdw6NJyh92X9D/3dfbda38-14b8-4aa3-98af-e811f3929f80.jpg/r0_0_5472_3648_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg

[jo]

http://instagram.com/p/CP-1LrTDA8A

This is one of the secrets of Hugh & Deb's marriage --

how generously they laugh with each other!





Jo

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[njr]

Jun 11, 2021 8:43:08 GMT -5 jo said:

http://instagr.am/p/CP-1LrTDA8A

This is one of the secrets of Hugh & Deb's marriage --

how generously they laugh with each other!





Jo

You’d think that would be Deb filming him, but it didn’t sound like her voice to me. 🧐

[jo]

Not necessarily Deb -- I just think that Hugh and Deb laugh a lot together and that makes for a happy marriage when both of them can see humor in many things.

Hugh has talked about some sad episodes in his life including when he was in his early teens when he said anger was always simmering. Maybe eventually what attracted him to Deb and vice versa is humor is very much a part of their relationship?

Jo

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It seems Hugh has flown home to Australia. He needs to do Quarantine

Just curious about his mention of doctors and nurses... maybe they meet arriving passengers for all the preliminary procedures to test a passenger's health status. The 14 day quarantine rule seems applicable whether one is fully vaccinate or not.

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[njr]

Yes, because the U.S. is still an Amber country, even if vaccinated you have to quarantine and take Covid tests. If you lived in Australia (which is a Green country) and wanted to visit the U.K. you would just need a negative Covid test 3 days or less prior to flying, and another on day 2 after your arrival. I get updates from the U.K. - hoping U.S. is made Green before Aug. 20th so we can fly there!

www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=357d06e1-6419-4f68-a9d6-193c081afada&utm_content=weekly

Nancy

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http://instagram.com/p/CQE0LGfjJr1

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Many have praised Hugh for his integrity ( it seems many celebrities take advantage of exemptions), his cheerfulness. and for making a pandemic rule accepted as necessary to control the virus spread.

He has probably brought along many items to read/watch/listen to - maybe film scripts, books, podcasts, films, etc...and have plenty of time to meditate?


Jo

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http://instagram.com/p/CQHZSlYDDOw

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http://instagram.com/p/CQMgpRVj4U8

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[njr]

What in the world is the first tweet about?! 😂 I see you removed it! 🙄

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http://instagram.com/p/CQVnjsejvnU