Hugh Jackman: “I’m A Different Parent Now” After Filming “The Son”

Hugh Jackman opens up about the emotional turmoil he experienced while getting into character for his role as a father in his latest film, “The Son.” Check out the film when it opens in theaters this Friday.
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[paulweber]

I about started crying when Hugh was talking at the end about what he realized he needed to do with his own children… all men should stop trying to be so hard and stoic and be open and communicative with their children. The biggest breakthrough for myself with my own children after my divorce was breaking down with my five-year old daughter and crying, telling her I don’t know what I’m doing. And she simply said, “It’s okay dad, I love you.”

[Muhdah]

He's saying something I wish that every parent could hear -- communication is important in the parent child relationship. Good for him 💕

[edwardfletcher]

One of Australia's finest and most humane people, Hugh Jackman, you make us proud 👍😆

[cheekyb]

What an absolute gentleman. Top class actor, five star human, just a good man

[kathleenclark]

What an absolutely lovely man. He is so incredibly talented and deserves his success and personal happiness. He is always so open, humble and personable, never arrogant like some A list celebrities.

[BestFitSquareChannel]

Among the most centered, grounded, brilliant talents of a generation. A human being. Humble, courageous, gracious… Best wishes, health, joy and wellbeing…

[StewChicken]

My word...
It's often said "America's Sweetheart" this and that...
Hugh is an INTERNATIONAL SWEETHEART! 😍

[ABC-ytnq]

What absolutely lovely people - Stephen and Hugh.

[k.mccandies]

So sorry for your father passing Hugh! He sure did raise a great person that is so talented, personable, and handsome🥰.

[MarvelMan]

Sometimes I forget that he’s a whole different person than when he’s acting. Top tier actor.

[janetbeebe]

It's devastating for any child to think they've been abandoned.

[rossguerinvideo]

His performance as a Father in Prisoners is one of my all time favourites.

[NewMessage]

So sorry for your loss... glad you have loved ones and work to help you get through it.

[koek]

Hugh is so cool. Like the coolest guy.

[HyperactiveNeuron]

OMG that was a powerful performance and so sorry to hear about Hugh's father.

[Skzzlemister]

I hate how they cut off these great interviews. They could have spent 30 minutes talking about fatherhood, parenting, etc.

[gregoryhendricks]

That short clip was so intense, I got chills.

[FIONAFINKS]

As a parent that clip gave me so much anxiety...

[ChrisAlbertH]

I think Stephen cried a little there. Understandably. That was a powerful scene, and the ramifications of it does make you think and feel. As a dad myself, I felt it too, even though my kids are younger.

[missedmurphy]

If anyone wants to learn more about Hugh Jackman, SAG did an amazing interview with him. It's over an hour long and it's very interesting