Australian actor Hugh Jackman is among the greenest flags in the film industry. Known best for being Wolverine, that is not all the actor is about. One of the kindest, most humble, and down-to-earth personalities in the world, Jackman is very vocal about issues that actually matter.
From mental health to anger management, climate change, or poverty, Jackman never shies away from speaking out. Even back in 2018, when the Harvey Weinstein scandal was building up, Jackman wasn’t afraid to speak up despite having known and worked with him previously. He even remarked on how things should change in the industry and gave one brilliant solution to avoid another Weinstein-like scandal.
Hugh Jackman Reveals Genius Way To Never Have Another Harvey Weinstein Scandal
Hugh Jackman is one of the most incredible personalities in cinema history. Always candid and vocal, the actor, once in an interview with GQ Australia, spoke up about working with celebrities like Harvey Weinstein, the #metoo campaign, and how to avoid another Weinstein-like scandal.
“Making it as an actor is bloody hard – I know that. I remember it seemed almost impossible at times, you think it’s never going to happen. So to then add all this to it for someone is unthinkable and disgusting. And for my money, there should never, ever be an audition again without a third person present, there should never be a meeting in a hotel room. You can call it a hotel room, but essentially it’s a bedroom, right? So why would you ever need to have a meeting there?”
After numerous counts of r*pe and s*xual assault allegations on Harvey Weinstein and other very well-known celebrities, Jackman’s statement resonates beyond the confines of the film industry. His dedication to creating a safer environment for actors and others only stands as a testament to the depth of his character and steadfast moral values.
Hugh Jackman Is Optimistic For A Better Future In The Film Industry
Despite all the odds and issues, Hugh Jackman remains hopeful about the industry changing for the better in the coming years. While talking to GQ Australia, the actor encouraged the introduction of such issues among regular discourses to tackle issues like workplace equality for things to change.
“What’s been great in all of this is that it’s morphed into genuine discussion about equality in the workplace. I just read yesterday that only seven per cent of directors are female. There’s literally no reason for that – that’s genuinely wrong.”
Adding on, he remarked how such issues can be easily tackled, thus creating a wave of change,
“And so maybe it’s back to school, or how we frame this issue for a younger girl, like my daughter, and make it feel like anything’s possible. So in many ways, it feels like there’s a hopeful feeling that this could be a genuine change for the better.”
Amidst the challenges, Jackman’s hope of seeing a genuine and positive transformation emerges as a beacon of optimism for a brighter future in the film industry.
