Hollywood icon literally looks nothing like himself in unrecognisable teenage throwback
Posted by  badge Boss on Oct 13, 2023 - 09:53PM
Hugh – we mean who – is this young man? (Picture: Instagram/thehughjackman)

We will give you a few clues as to who this snarling teen is, but we reckon you still won’t be able to guess.

The star was 17 at the time this was taken, and the now-54 year old here apose that would actually later mimic.

He’s an A-lister alright, and an Australian one. He’s also chummy with Marvel superstar Ryan Reynolds since they struck up a friendship back in 2009 over a little film called X-Men Origins.

The mystery teen in the picture has actually just Deborra-Lee Furness after 27 years of marriage.

That’s right. It’s Hugh Jackman, can you believe it.

The Wolverine star looks nothing like his younger self in this throwback snap he posted on social media yesterday, alongside the caption: ‘I was maybe 17. I was the assistant (to the assistant) of the footy team.’

The star was around 17 when this photo was taken (Picture: Instagram/thehughjackman)
It’s Hugh Jackman, folks (Picture: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Around this time, Hugh would have been at all-boys Knox Grammar School on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, where he got his first taste of the spotlight when he starred in a production of My Fair Lady.

He then spent a gap year teaching physical education at expensive English boarding institution, Uppingham School, before heading back to Sydney for his BA in Communications. In his final year, Hugh took a drama course for extra credits and seemingly never looked back.

The star has been getting out and about since news of his divorce broke in September.

He was recently spotted atspending the day with best friend and Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy, as well as 

The Logan star also recently , cooking and delivering ‘medically tailored meals’ for people with ‘chronic or serious illness’.

The star looked to be getting into character for his role as Wolverine as early as 17 (Picture: Rex)
Hugh and Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness have just announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage (Picture: ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Following their split, Hugh and Deborra-Lee, 67, shared a joint statement to , which said: ‘We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage.

‘Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.

‘We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.’

Hugh and Deborra-Lee first met in 1995 and quickly fell in love, getting engaged after only three months.

They married the following April in Australia and later adopted their children Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18.

It’s been rumoured that will include details of his divorce.

An insider revealed: ‘Hugh’s choosing to [write this book] now because he’s finally [being] honest with himself [and] the divorce.’

They also told  that the actor will be ‘opening up about his life like never before,’ and that the process of writing the memoir has been ‘very healing.’