Hugh Jackman's Opening Number: 81st Oscars (2009)

[@Oscars]

Hugh 'Wolverine' Jackman Sings at the 81st Oscars ►► kzbin.infoUFTM9hXvRhM

[@Lvetto]

How is the musical performance with Beyonce not on your page?

[@annettebauer3952]

Wow! Ich bin unglaublich beeindruckt! Ich weiß das er so viele Talente hat aber diese Energie so lange durchzuhalten und die Stimme ist die ganze Zeit perfekt! Ich verneige mich vor so viel Ausstrahlung!

[@nataliedelagrandiere4022]

This is Boeing.

[@alri1054]

@@annettebauer3952 Das waren 7 Minuten, der Typ hat die Hauptrolle in Musicals gespielt. 🤦‍♂

[@annettebauer3952]

@@alri1054 ach so .... naja wenn Du das auch so machst.... sorry doch nicht so doll....

[@Falcon5ive]

Didn't roast anyone, didn't ridicule any soul, was very humble, entertained everyone, celeberated the movies that came out, celeberated people's hard work, kept it wholesome, class act.

[@Angelicwings1]

That’s our boi Hugh

[@MeppoWHITE]

Well, he kiiinda roasted New Zealand in the beginnig there... ;)

[@mariomascot]

I mean imagine being someone who was there for The Reader, lmao.

[@26jnaidu]

The best breed of generations before millennial. After that, ridiculing, roasting and berating are the norm for today's generations

[@Rachael_74]

Proud of our hugh❤

[@MustangMike012]

Hugh Jackman deserved an Oscar for hosting the Oscars. 🏆

[@JoseCarlos-bv3ft]

They, not Hugh, actually won an Emmy for this Oscar.

[@rosewalworth5831]

YES!

[@ΜικαέλαΤουλιατου]

Absolutely !!!!

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

A tony for hosting the Oscar’s

[@margheritarobba3164]

Best Oscar opening of all times

[@mamoruchiba86]

People can't hate Hugh Jackman.. He is extremely lovable

[@sportsmed77]

Well said!

[@inakilandechea8641]

Hel A yup

[@maxfrankow1238]

How can one hate him? He's Wolverine!

[@mamoruchiba86]

Diego Perez no he just want to be one of those "i'm not mainstream!" kid.. :) 1 : 563 people.. let him be lol

[@sportsmed77]

Poor Chris Hansen. He's butt hurt that the majority of people went to see Hugh Jackman's last X-Men film, "Logan," and that many are even saying his performance in it is worthy of an Oscar nomination.

[@almezheuz9959]

Dude's got everything: The looks, the height, the voice, dancing, acting. Fuck him, you know

[@twinkthatloveslotrtrilogy7676]

Descedant of Greek chads

[@ReactorKFusion]

i'm certain some have

[@tiongemhone4351]

You sound hurt by this😂😂😂

[@Yahya_Eissa]

YOU JEALOUS MF 💀

[@tinasjostrand2677]

It is kind of annoying but you can't help but like him. Yes, of course he is likeble too 😊

[@nighthawk2203]

Standing ovation for an opening routine... only the greatest showman can achieve this.

[@tjwash2]

Nighthawk Rox and Neil Patrick Harris, 2013 Tony’s.

[@Breado2]

Dan Harmon?

[@hellothere5843]

NPH does it every time he hosts, too.

[@alexbrenner185]

Him + Dan Harmon + Rob Schrab

[@Siegfried1917]

Nighthawk Rox uhm so Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden don't exist apparently

[@alexiarose2023]

And here we have Hugh Jackman's audition for The Greatest Showman

[@theladywhosings4572]

Yes! And did you notice that some of those dance moves made it into the opening of “The Greatest Showman?” ❤️

[@jonideppu]

Don't forget "Les Misérables" which coincidentally stars both Hugh Jackman & Anne Hathaway

[@melissajadeEM]

Hugh Jackman started doing musical theatre long before he did movies

[@soulcornflake1]

One of the producers for the Oscars saw Hugh's rehearsal and thought of PT Barnum, and that Barnum would probably want Hugh to play him. Then he went on to be a producer of TGS.

[@paulsenesi5803]

😂😂😂

[@peters6119]

He's a broadway musical actor. You don't get to perform on a Broadway cast without being really, really good. Showed his talent here.

[@lepetitchat123]

Why can't most Broadway actors become movie stars? They are more talented than most Hollywood movie actors.

[@poppyssnoopy5835]

@@lepetitchat123, I COMPLETELY agree with you!! I just think their acting is so much better. But there is just a small handful that come with the natural ability to act like alot of the old time actors and actresses.

[@lepetitchat123]

@shellyschulz5835 charisma is the most important quality in a film star. Talent is not that important lol

[@graceandglamour11]

@@lepetitchat123 that makes A LOT of sense!!

[@beverlycrawford7859]

​@@lepetitchat123.

[@kwonjinju4468]

are you here because you couldn't stop thinking about Hugh Jackman after DDeadpool & Wolverine (2024) and you keep looking back to everything about him?

[@FedeKreibohm]

yes

[@henna45]

get out of my mind!!

[@DarkEye1993]

Stop expose me

[@johnmurcott1273]

He is the one and only huge jacked man for me

[@PPYYMMLL]

yes, it gives me hope seeing a famous good looking celebrity with talents and success but also a good human being, not looking for perfection in humankind, but how many of you can name people you know in your life who are a decent human being just genuinely not want to hurt anyone, not selfish, not narcissistic, not fake and not greedy.

[@nandohuang]

He's truly The Greatest Showman.

[@ladygreyheart2012]

@@drphilmyboo5481 Talking about The Greatest Showman started two weeks after the Oscars. It took nearly seven years to get the film made.

[@Luka1180]

@@martijnfrenks2738 No. It was already planned.

[@sakuragiibanez4579]

galing ni idol wolverine!!!

[@heyheyheyheyheyhey76]

What a legendary Oscar opening, will really make history. He is literally trying not to laugh at 3:52 haha. What a likable guy.

[@emilybarnes1226]

Yes. Much loved...Greatest Showman. ❤️

[@timothy.p6128]

He should win an oscar for best opening number

[@grineisen1996]

***** Actually he didn't. He won an emmy for hosting the toni awards. For the oscars he only got nominated. But i think u are right. He should have won everything with this.

[@dosnostalgic]

massimosamurai The writers won an Emmy.

[@svenhoek8635]

DOS Nostalgia And those writers names? Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab.

[@WalkingTaako42]

svenhoek86 Do you know their names?

[@phonesk8ter]

Larry Mahnken And those writers names? Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab.

[@katiestyles2064]

The way he laughs while performing makes me feel so happy. He's really enjoying himself and I find it adorable. This is why he's my favorite actor.

[@bk7212]

Yes, he seems to be a really nice guy

[@lezard2102]

He really loves performing in musicals. As much as I loved him as Wolverine, I rather he dedicated to musicals because the way he seems to enjoy it is contagious

[@mattkrause1573]

He didn't see The Reader

[@wynnie_margeaux]

“I’m Wolveriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.” TIL YOU’RE 90!!!

[@santividal9387]

Hahahah, exactly

[@miguelgomez6891]

Nice!

[@themetalchica]

The comment section winner!

[@tharilakshan3032]

💛💛💛💛

[@k.mgames3628]

😂😂😂😂

[@JayGamerShow]

10 yrs later and this is still the best opening of any Oscars.

[@davidhenry8983]

I so agree

[@张那-g1v]

Can not agree more

[@KennethWilliams-rr9dw]

@@张那-g1v Agreed.

[@defencebangladesh4068]

Agreed

[@heyheyheyheyheyhey76]

He has got to be one of the coolest and most charismatic people ever. I love how he's constantly trying not to laugh throughout the video.

[@dannydoc1969]

Hugh Jackman is one of those few stellar celebrities who can do it all, He can sing, dance, act, do comedy and is charming. Love him.

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Just like Ben Stiller said in the last Night at the Museum film

[@tildag.9809]

Don’t forget the serious wolverines movies

[@nickslaughter]

Me too. He is just a wonderful human being! A genuine nice guy!

[@jayrush01]

and... hes a qualified sports teacher.

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

and loyal and devoted to his wife and adopted kids.....kind and nice to everyone...charitable too.

[@cierrafoy3604]

the fact that he can't keep a straight face makes this even more awesome lol

[@mopeterson6990]

405 likes 😝

[@tropigirl88]

It took the Academy 10 years to realize no opening act would ever top this. That's the REAL reason there was no host at the 2019 Oscars.

[@sachinvenugopal6926]

@bekkie51 I thing they are dropping it because it can save time and money .. but an opening of this kind is surely gold

[@TF2Fan101]

Eh, the Oscars have been declining the last few years, honestly. There’s less celebrating the movies of the year, and more celebrities talking politics and other things in a ceremony that has NOTHING to do with those things. Looking at you, Brad Pitt. Of course, that’s not to say the Oscars haven’t had good moments, but it’s obvious the people in charge are more concerned with politics than celebrating the movies of the past year.

[@benjaminjackson9449]

@@TF2Fan101 I mean...politics and film are directly correlated so they are not off. But they should put more stock into celebrating their films.

[@Dirty20]

@@TF2Fan101 Yeah, imagine wanting to use your platform and public attention to try and make the world a better place, truly awful.

[@emillyyelen5169]

@@Dirty20 dont be so naive...

[@CPPrince07]

In Les Miserables, Hugh Jackman, who's an Australian, played a Frenchman nominated.

[@ELStogs762]

he also swam a sea of human excrement

[@kideo_h]

ELStogs762 whoa shit you're right hahahaha XD

[@jeramahia123]

... with an English accent.

[@emilyroberts3832]

And in the X-Men and Wolverine, he's an Australian who played a Canadian.

[@reimahedgehog]

An Australian who plays a Canadian in America

[@behshadmohebali6234]

hugh:"I'm wolveriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiineee!" me *while wiping tears*: and you will always be.

[@heromen3101]

And I am iron man

[@bemotivated8443]

Hero Men I don’t care

[@T-Ko0]

I read ur comment at the exact moment when Jackman said those lines

[@heyheyheyheyheyhey76]

Notice how he's trying not to laugh throughout the whole video... Shows just how decent and how much a nice person he really is. Hugh Jackman is one of the best people ever.

[@lieutenantnoa]

And he is the greatest showman

[@fr9714]

Incredible. No stupid ridiculous cringey jokes, no insulting people without regard and just clean jokes and good humor with a super memorized number and choreography. Insane.

[@Erasureeraser]

Ben Schwartz, who voiced Sonic these days aswell played Jean-Ralphio Saperstein in Parks and Recreation was one of the co-writers of this opening monologue, no wonder the jokes were actually great

[@liamphibia]

​@@ErasureeraserSAY WHAAAAT!?

[@AlexMorrise]

@@liamphibiaThe other writer was Dan Harmon, creator of Community

[@cindytartt4048]

Oh come on! Hollywood actors expect to be roasted. Such a cringy comment. What’s the world coming to that people can’t laugh at others?!

[@shivanidesai8347]

imagine getting a complete standing ovation from basically all of the world's most talented actors

[@ilb473]

And the most sincere standing ovation. Not like "camera's on my face, I should pretend to be impressed". Meryl's, Cate's, Brangelina's, Anne's faces are really happy

[@SKL-n7r]

نعم 😊👋✊🥳😍😁

[@TF2Fan101]

Petition to bring Hugh back to host the Oscars next year. WHO’S WITH ME???!!!??!?!????!!

[@anintrovertwithinternetacc4388]

I'd love to see him play the wolverine one more time

[@l4nzel0d]

Petition to bring Ben Schwartz (a co-writer of this one) for the next opening

[@RocKsiJ]

they actually asked him twice to come and he said no

[@cindys.8864]

No one does it like Hugh Jackman. He is truly the Greatest Showman! Bravo👋❤👋❤👋

[@Erasureeraser]

Hugh and Ryan Reynolds hosting the Oscars would be hilarious

[@hsagiao123]

I love the fact that during the performance, there were a couple times where he almost burst out laughing. He barely kept it together. Hugh is the best. He is HUGH JACKMAN!!!

[@Caidezes]

Best part is that there are always some stuck up directors/actors at the Oscars. And he was doing such a silly performance that poked fun at how uptight the whole thing is.

[@bsunchine]

He is WooooolVERIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE-AH

[@CinePresto]

This is the most theater kid thing ever

[@nanditamondal1033]

"I am an Australian who played an Australian in a movie called Australia, hosting."😂😂😂😂😂

[@hellovanite]

Because of the financial crisis we will be down sizing and I will be staring in a movie called New Zealand 😂😂😂😂

[@gabedude68]

@Kundan Poudyal wow, reading this, his was at 999 so I had to.. no, I'm human, I had to like it and got the 1k!

[@rizkamirlina1248]

three years later he played a French ex-con, nominated.

[@holiday07]

Ehem

[@lucietinterova7305]

Cracks me every time 😂😂

[@pompidoudog]

I never would have guessed that Hugh Jackman singing "I'm Wolverine!" would make me cry. But then it did.

[@hacantyapradipta1119]

He was.... now :((

[@behshadmohebali6234]

The T-10 He will always be THE wolverine.

[@TimmoBond]

Pompidou i definitely wet myself lol

[@LittleVeni]

"I'm ovary!" Wait what?

[@JoNesBlacKkrafkini]

what part he said that?number pls

[@makwilson6575]

When he says "I'm wolverine!" I get chills everytime. This man will always be wolverine

[@Comrade_Jason]

It's the most amazing moment ever!

[@SJKM]

I wish he'd sang "Van Helsing". He'll always be Van Helsing to me! ♥️♥️

[@biggyzinho]

and he will be again!

[@rabronin]

I'm came back to this video for that one line!

[@Bruno-lo4cn]

You and Ryan Reynolds

[@santividal9387]

After Deadpool 3, the final verse is completely official. He IS Wolverine. Marvel tried to bring someone else, but they knew they couldn't. Jackman is still being iconic

[@sebastiangiron3829]

With all respect, this will be the best opening number, not because were expensive. It's the best because was made with talent, love and courage. These are the same reasons Hugh is a Showman, and the best Host of the Oscars. A standing ovation was the minimun he deserve.

[@cosettapessa6417]

True 💯

[@josefinabalatbat122]

@@LeoMastroTV It was not just Harmon, it was a team. It was also tested with HJ everytime. He even had some suggestions thrown in. Also, HJ acted and performed it - can any actor do the same exact type of performance. His stage experience is quite obvious in his excellent delivery. With aplomb, genuine talent & full-on charisma!

[@gintalaivina5690]

I am still watching this. Please, bring Hugh Jackman back!

[@johnathanruiz5115]

I like how he adknowledged that The Dark Knight didn’t get nominated even though it made a billion dollars ( Which was unheard of by a superhero movie back then) and it was critically acclaimed. Thanks Hugh. Watching still in 2019

[@mattwilkes2214]

He didn't write the song.

[@ghouldishanimal]

I think that line is there because it was unheard of by ANY movie, superhero or not, to make a billion dollars. It was one of like

[@JohnK_]

@@mattwilkes2214 do we know for sure? He's certainly talented enough

[@mattwilkes2214]

@@JohnK_ ya Dan harmon and Rob Schrab wrote it and both won emmys. Not to take ANYTHING away from Hugh Jackman he killed it here, probably a very hard, very entertaining performance lol.

[@BroDanLP]

Wait what? Dark Knight had 8 nominations for Oscars

[@하양이-u4i]

“Ladies and gentlemen your craigslist dancers” is honestly one of the funniest introductions i’ve ever heard

[@mareikedregger1513]

14 years have past since this legendary opening… it never gets old, I sometimes come back just for the feel good of it.

[@vabp8985]

funny thing is, not only is this the best oscar opening, but also the cheapest one, by a huge gap

[@michaelkang3423]

Victor Bastos what a smart Oscar it is!

[@williamnissen5083]

It even won an Emmy

[@monkishtale9643]

Didn't you mean a hugh gap? Wait... is that the doorbell? I'll get it...

[@momosaku16]

Hugh Gapman

[@zoomfadel8170]

I think the 2005 Oscars looked cheap too

[@missdream7113]

Hugh was obviously amazing, but can we all take a moment to appreciate Anne??

[@Anna-bx2wm]

Agreed she's amazing

[@KevMcGuire]

What. A. Voice! She’s hitting high A’s like it’s nothing!

[@supertallarin3243]

Almost stole the show.

[@lucicasque]

She had her chance ....

[@womanofsubstance8735]

Anne really doesn't do anything that isn't just excellent.

[@lraeb2007]

This will always be my favorite Oscars opening. Sooo talented beyond words

[@HughJackman-ob7ko]

Happy new year. With a grateful heart, I wanna say thank you for your kind words. Your kind words attracted me. It's an honor entertaining you. Where are you texting from dear

[@scholargrrl]

He deserved that standing ovation!

[@rizkamirlina1248]

Hugh and Anne, 2009: hosting, singing, making us laugh. Three years later: singing, making us cry,... nominated and win (for Anne).

[@geckopecko]

right lol

[@KillerQueen_87]

Was looking for the Les Mis reference ^^

[@eps3154]

This was her audition lol

[@SaskiaLoomans]

I like Hugh Jackman for the way he truly is enjoying this, trying not to burst into laughter a couple of times. I like how it's about him but he doesn't forget to make a thumbs up to the technicians in the end. He really seems to me like a great man, with of course, epic talent.

[@jestbone89]

The Greatest

[@marssnottheplanet]

Saskia Loomans 1000th like

[@loieve6593]

@@jestbone89 \a\

[@mariyumabid7330]

He needs to host again, he was so natural and easy going.

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Ikr??

[@heyheyheyheyheyhey76]

The way he trying to keep down a laugh at 3:51 haha. Brilliant.

[@waelsouri6115]

and after 14 yrs this is still the best opening of any Oscars Bring him back

[@somethingcleverrrr]

Bring hiiiiiiim hoooooooooome!

[@neroshin]

hugh jackman is underrated af, one of the most versatile actors in hollywood

[@auroratariemiller-gunzales1959]

Yes

[@MuzzCat05]

How is he underrated when he has been used in all of his talents. Everyone in the industry is also aware of them because of that. How, by any metric is he underrated?

[@RedCloudfield]

@@MuzzCat05 i think they meant that the public underestimates him, most people only remembers him as wolverine and stuck with the idea that he can only play macho-man type characters and only recently started seeing him as anything else than that thanks to the greatest show man

[@derochannelph8460]

Wolvie

[@ellam76589]

@@derochannelph8460on graham norton 😂😂

[@kezkezooie8595]

Hugh Jackman would have to be one of the most likeable blokes in the entertainment industry. He's talented, down to earth, funny as a circus and can have a laugh at his own expense. What's not to love?

[@ghouldishanimal]

Would have? Are you saying he's not one of the most likeable blokes? He gets love from the nerd crowd for his Wolverine portrayal. He gets love from the Broadway crowd for his work in that department. He gets love from the academy for Les Miserables. Everyone loves him!

[@PotterMarauder]

He needs to host again. Hugh is the best XD

[@dealerovski82]

+KimPossible Hugh who?

[@ballerinabreakdancer]

+Daniel Filippus This made me laugh more than it should have XD

[@yetmaybe2798]

+KimPossible the best show in oscar forever

[@smar2oo]

best oscars host ever

[@secretninja247]

+KimPossible Hugh, Anne Hathaway and Neil Patrick Harris Harris :)

[@mr_lagerkvist]

It's been 15 years and that "I'm Wolverine!" segment still cracks me up. That's the best opening number to this day.

[@vickyg6182]

This wasn’t the flashiest, the best rehearsed, the most flawless opening; but in my opinion still the best executed, unexpectedly charming, had the most realistic reactions, had great punchlines that didn’t even have to hurt anyone or throw shade; IT WAS CLASSY, HILARIOUS, AND ENTERTAINING

[@jumpieva]

and those are the gone days....

[@mockingjay5094]

@@jumpieva perfect

[@TedExpo1]

Great comment. My favorite Oscar host ever.

[@walterbenavides9529]

It showed appreciation for the movies, something they haven’t accomplished in years. (The reader deserved the jokes)

[@MildManNerd]

After "I'M WOLVERIIIIIIIIIINNEE!!" all I could think was DAMN RIGHT! XD

[@cf2167]

MildManNerd I know right!!! Too funny...

[@elijjajangmyeon]

MildManNerd *RELATABLE*

[@adampalmer7387]

What a goofball

[@MizSazz]

MildManNerd and to think he was almost not wolverine hewas what their third choice

[@sludgystarfish]

I love how he's so rightfully amused with his own performance, stifles a giggle because no matter how silly, his show must go on. He should host again. Another I'd love to see hosting is Kermit the Frog.

[@The22on]

If you're gonna have Kermit in a musical number, i recommend bringing back Paul Williams. If you are too young to remember Paul, he was on lotsa TV shows in the sixties and seventies. He's a strange dude who wrote the Kermit hit song, "Rainbow Connection". (The other song I associate with Kermit is, "iI's Not Easy Being Green", written by Joe Raposo.) The song, Rainbow Connection, when sung by Kermit, is inspiring to me and gives me the chills. It's about how people are always looking for something 'magical' - whether that magic is something in the world or a 'magical' connection with another person. My fav lyrics are: -------- Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers and me. -------- What's so amazing that keeps us star gazing And what do we think we might see? The creator of the Muppets was Jim Henson. He's not a great singer, but there's a 'mysterious' quality to his voice. When he sings a song, you feel transported to a Disney-like place of wonder. The only other voice I can think of that has that same quality is Cliff Edwards, who sang When You Wish Upon A Star. That song will ALWAYS be, for me, the Gold Standard for songs for animated movies. Another 'goosebumps' song for me is, When She Loved Me from Toy Story. I've been a musician for decades, and it never ceases to amaze me how strong is the power of music. It can make you laugh, cry, hope, or despair.

[@corakiart]

Hugh Jackman with Kermit. Better yet.

[@anniecramer3948]

I come back every now and then to rewatch. It’s my absolute favorite Oscars opening

[@lovvingd]

Hello Annie How are you doing today?

[@HughJackman-ob7ko]

Happy new year. With a grateful heart, I wanna say thank you for your kind words. Your kind words attracted me. It's an honor entertaining you. Where are you texting from dear

[@idontdomarigolds]

I love that he can't keep a straight face himself 😂

[@bartoszkrol717]

Hasta ahora no se repitió este estilo de opening. No consiguieron quien.

[@John-ro1iv]

That's part of the act. Comedians do it all the time.

[@FearlessStar1000]

This must've been his audition tape for Les Miserables

[@Luis360Absotol]

I have to agree with that

[@karmicobsession1636]

He's a tony winner way before this for best actor in a musical this was not his audition at all.

[@doc_paradise7652]

***** oh irony, such a stranger

[@sammi_jpg]

FearlessStar1000 i was just thinking that! Both his and Anne's audition

[@karmicobsession1636]

Its true, if you are a top tier A list in hollywood you don't audition 

[@boah1668]

This is legitimately the best Oscar host and the best Oscars opening. Period.

[@cqnaxoroll]

He trained where I live...PErth Western Australia :)

[@danialgibson340]

Seriously, what a talent and what a role model for kids today. Hugh has really smashed the stereo type for young males to sing and dance.

[@Oscars]

Who's up for a little #FlashbackFriday?

[@sarataylor4854]

It's just brilliant!

[@francescacrociani455]

he was one of the best Oscar hosts ever

[@joellenbosset259]

I don't love ti I love new Jonas l a

[@zohramoshref3617]

Very nice. Love Jackman

[@joellenbosset259]

I have a very nice singing viso

[@sps9491]

Ok, 13 years after and this keeps being the BEST OPENING EVER! 🤩 Hugh Jackman is a LEGEND ❤️❤️❤️

[@kevinashley478]

THIS....this my friends is what Hollywood is supposed to be. Not the egotistical jackasses that represent Hollywood today. The folks like Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr, Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese, the late Chadwick Boseman .... You know, people who realize that the world doesn't revolve around them, those folks are very very few and far between.

[@mockingjay5094]

Well said

[@mozdaboz]

Eh I'm not sure about Scorsese after he flippantly dismissed the superhero movies...

[@womanofsubstance8735]

@@mozdaboz Everybody has an opinion, including Scorsese, I guess.

[@n1ght851]

I disagree this performance is how broadway is.

[@ann-mariecordner9756]

So agree with you. These performers are amazing, makes you laugh, cry go Oooh. and Wow. The above people go above and beyond not only with their performances, but with the lives they live.

[@VinCent-vk6wc]

Hugh can really sing right off the bat like its nothing

[@giselacappiello9110]

Please bring him back. After the Will Smith/Chris Rock fiasco, he's the only one that can save the Oscars.

[@zeithqueen5044]

He is the only one I can trust

[@CreationK.]

... and put him on the sinking ship? No thank you.

[@ParArdua]

There needs to be a level of professionalism and civil behavior. Yes, some 'comedy' goes too far or is not funny, but to resort to assault was dreadful. Apart from the theater audience, there is an audience at home, and this is Hollywood's chance to show its quality, its good side in a market of cheap streaming services.

[@danfromnewwie]

You're probably right.👍

[@AnasCreativeCorner]

They need to bring Ricky Gervais up in that bih...He'll take care of it, lol.

[@matienazemy1382]

6:00 Hugh almost bursting into laughter while performing made my day 😂

[@bradleyscarton3931]

It’s funny because the dance has nothing to do with the movie.

[@mattkrause1573]

He didn't have time to see it as he said in the song... .. but yet he has time to choreograph a dance number dedicated to it. That's probably why he's laughing

[@lilymoss-yerg9666]

Why do I want Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman to play the phantom and Christine. Like I could see it going really well

[@Siyestrietza]

They'd never let Raoul get the girl, that's why. Come to think of it, you're right. They should play them!

[@lizythewizzmeow2621]

Because they originally were supposed to but had schedule conflicts lol

[@lilymoss-yerg9666]

lizythewizz meow I just need this to happen

[@lizythewizzmeow2621]

@@lilymoss-yerg9666 I could also see Cumberbatch as the phantom !.

[@dahianaredondo9208]

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@karupe9982]

We dont need more comedians, we need more Hughs AND ANNEEEE OMFG

[@jeramahia123]

Man, I love this guy. He's just so down to earth and doesn't give a shit about being famous. Also, the guy is still happily married an older woman he met in his first screen debut. In Hollywood, that's really something. Makes me proud to be Australian. How could his mum run out of him?

[@ROXAS8514]

[@ParArdua]

Don't know his background, but most women who do leave are leaving an extremely violent husband, and cannot take the children because she hasn't the money or his power.

[@Fune-r9w]

He‘s divorced now. Also why mention his mom? We don‘t have the full picture, as well it mustn‘t have been easy (pre)1970.

[@thegamingsushicat5349]

Props to Hugh for the best Oscars opening ever but also credit is due for Anne who's high vocal gets me everytime.

[@Scottie_S]

She was bloody brilliant! I had no idea how well she could sing!

[@Duomaxwell02M]

Who would've thought that they would be together in Les Miserables 3 years later?

[@cjsheu]

and she caps it off with nixon's classic pose too!

[@ScapoloMichael]

​@@Duomaxwell02MI have a feeling they already knew it here and this was a clue they decided to drop

[@pardingo]

The writers of this opener won an emmy for this. Dan Harmon, Rob Schraub, and Ben Schwartz

[@LordShaitaan]

holy freakin fuck, i knew anne hathaway is a broadway artist and can sing... but holy fuck she nailed it on so many levels

[@AegisNova]

I believe her voice is classically trained.

[@timhunter9804]

+LordShaitaan did you not watch les mis?

[@LordShaitaan]

nope

[@xxes11xx]

+LordShaitaan you should watch her song to Hugh on the Oscars of 2011 (I think) :D

[@LordShaitaan]

xxes11xx nah cause Hugh is a real jackass ;)

[@hg-oz5ui]

I watch this video once every couple of years. No particular reason why, it just randomly comes up in my mind and I feel compelled to watch it everytime. It's so satisfying

[@alexandraburton232]

I think this is the only Oscars Opening Number that I've seen get a standing applause. Go Hugh!

[@shrishtyvardhan]

which is wierd because Niel was equally good if not better

[@alexandraburton232]

No Neil Patrick Harris hosted the Oscars last year in 2015. His theme/song was 'Moving Pictures' and he had a duet with Anna Kendrick and Jack Black.

[@alexandraburton232]

It's good. Try to find it if you can.

[@pvtrichter8816]

standing OVATION!! WHY am i here !~? WOLVERINE!!

[@dontcallmewave]

Until now I was a casual fan of Hugh jackman. Now I think he's the greatest actor alive

[@DMartin1307]

true

[@chamachell0]

Same here bruh

[@mariajpinero]

Hugh is so talented and seems like such a cool guy. Oh and he's really good looking.

[@afaris88]

Dude really can sing & dance. What an actor.

[@pamperedpiggies]

Even a decade later I still occasionally sing 'the reader the reader I haven't seen the reader' to myself 🤣

[@Scottie_S]

Same Robin. It's been in my head!

[@captprice0079]

Same

[@zaharaddeenkabeer2581]

I like that part too

[@lukaspiloty6446]

Same here… for me this is the perfect opening number

[@TheKillahKyla]

I don't even remember what movie that was I remember the others though! So The Reader must have been entirely forgettable

[@stevenmage8504]

Literally the best opening ever! And such an awesome ending with “I’m wolverine”

[@dannydoc1969]

Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway are some of the 2 most talented actors alive today, they can do it all, act, sing, comedy, drama, and dance. love them

[@ladygreyheart2012]

dannydoc1969. Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Neil Patrick Harris should host everything.

[@nyshaneemorris8298]

i wouldn't say singing too much

[@TRHardware]

Best Oscar intro ever! They never were the same after this. Started with the studios.

[@NtanielCarlin]

Random fun fact: Dan Harmon, creator of Community and Rick & Morty, wrote this opening monologue for High Jackman

[@greggroll9987]

I scrolled just for this comment, Harmon actually won a Emmy for this!

[@Erasureeraser]

Also, Ben Schwartz, who voiced Sonic these days wrote some of the jokes for the opening monologue

[@johncruise1395]

now that Logan has come out and knowing that hes gone forever, i am so touched when at the end he says " I Am Wolverine". you truly are. You are the one and only Wolverine. you made my entire childhood and now both of you have come to an end. thank you for all these 17 years.

[@_k.g]

Can someone please tell me why they don't just do this for every single opening? It's so entertaining, problematic-free, actually celebrates the movies in a light-hearted way, and let's whoever performing be creative with it, which is essentially what the damn show is awarding lol.

[@yasseford]

Well Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab wrote it, so just hire them again.

[@DarkPa1adin]

They prefer to have a slap

[@Windriverswalker]

😅😅😅😊😊😊😊😊😊 7:45

[@Erasureeraser]

Because there's rarely any Broadway stars these days that are interested in hosting the Oscars and that's unfortunate. Ariana DeBose is likely the closest one that someday and hopefully we will get to see her hosting the Oscars as she did it so well hosting the Tony Awards back in 2022 with her amazing "This Is The Round Of Applause" opening number. Idk if Neil Patrick Harris is interested again and Hugh Jackman is currently busy filming movies so there;s that

[@00chla50]

When is NPH not interested in doing a musical number? @@Erasureeraser

[@laurie9708]

One of my favorite videos on all of KZbin. A classic performance from an epic talent! Will always love Hugh.

[@isasch123]

i love how he has to stop himself from laughing it's so cut! i think he was the best oscar host

[@SilentDanDisney]

For me tied with Billy Crystal.

[@jesusthroughmary]

"Ladies and gentlemen, your Craigslist Dancers!" Epic.

[@mcatherinew4779]

Hugh is just such a talented passionate artiste!!

[@ciceraleite4929]

Lindo

[@PrincessEli82]

M Catherine W You said it. Hugh Jackman sure has a cute laugh.

[@baznama]

I come back to this video every couple of years. I think of it at random times and it always boosts my mood.

[@LoganyLogan]

The best opening number!

[@victorzambrano2910]

+Logan y Logan :O Y de repente un comentario de Logan en un video jaja.. Saludos de un fan de tu canal Logan xD

[@LoganyLogan]

Un abrazo bro!

[@killamankey]

Logan y Logan a

[@josuemunoz785]

Logan y Logan una leyenda frente a otra

[@jayalichy6258]

Logan y Logan yes totally agree

[@seymourbutz5353]

I love how he just ends with "I'm wolveriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnee!"

[@carolinesampath7578]

Watching this tonight in 2022. No opening can touch this one! Simply the best and will always be! Hugh is a true talent

[@jenniferlorence185]

The Best Opening EVER in the Oscars.

[@carolinesampath7578]

Sure right about that!

[@HughJackman-ob7ko]

@@carolinesampath7578 Happy new year. With a grateful heart, I wanna say thank you for your kind words. Your kind words attracted me. It's an honor entertaining you. Where are you texting from dear

[@Thundermonkey01]

Maybe one of the greatest performances in ANYTHING I’ve ever seen. Something about it feels so triumphant, especially the ending. Celebrating a year in film rooted in pure appreciation, without slighting anyone really. Seems a lot more genuine coming from a place of admiration instead of the usual cynicism.

[@karacallum1748]

loved how he hadn't seen the reader so the segment for that was completely random, too funny!

[@shunleiyuparaung7496]

Why is Hugh so humble, talented, charming, good at singing & so sweet at the same time? Awesome! Perfectly beautiful! Also that stamina!

[@anki-11.11]

Well he is an Aussie❤they all are talented

[@deeep9999]

he's got great stamina ... singing and dancing and has absolute control over voice

[@kums777]

You know you're doing something right when the A lister stars give you a standing ovation after a performance

[@kemmicrosby8517]

"I'm wolveriiiiiiiiiiine!" XD best line XD

[@enigma1326]

+Kemmi Crosby Frosted my Nixon is the second best one

[@joiesme]

Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway need to do more movies togheter, I need them to

[@RR0aR]

les miserablè?

[@dontworryaboutit42069]

RR0aR i think that's the most obvious one, are there any more?

[@aurorafernandes3109]

they should do more duets

[@zjapp]

When the oscars still had class

[@hamza89868]

I want Hugh Jackman, Robert Downey Jr & Johnny Depp work together.

[@darklight6151]

Too expensive

[@dr.sunilnikam4474]

And keanu

[@ghouldishanimal]

Same, but replace Johnny Depp with literally anyone else.

[@margaridapais5858]

We all want that

[@Abc-qs8ir]

Bring back Wolverine and Ironman in a Mavel Multiverse movie. Johny Depp can be a new Marvel villain/ hero ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@paulwaggersck7829]

This is actually my fave intro to the Oscars, by far.

[@sineadrafter6668]

I love how he calls Anne Hathaway, "Annie" 😂😂😂

[@elisam.2896]

Everyone who knows her personally calls her Annie 😉

[@TharakaJay7]

@Izzia Ismail im your First

[@nargesadeghi]

I'm blown away by his performance oh my gosh it's absolute amazing!!! 🙇‍♀🙇‍♀

[@jenniferlorence185]

Agreed.

[@vastikaladelbarrio]

Hugh Jackman is a global treasure that needs to be protected at all costs. Where is he right now?

[@lonely_crash2059]

Vasti Flores Check his instagram

[@shanblues7257]

Hundredth like

[@sarthaknayak3849]

I think this was Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman's audition for Les Miserables!!

[@TheGhostPanel]

Holy crap wow, I think you're onto something.

[@Klespyrian]

Hugh Jackman didn't need an audition

[@Klespyrian]

***** Hugh Jackman is whatever Hugh Jackman wants to be

[@derinalev6563]

Am I the only one that teared up a little when he said "I'm Wolverine", gonna miss him so much:(

[@caz91corrupted]

@Arty Bookworm well.. yeah 😅😪 x

[@Kikiricki11]

@Arty Bookworm And well when eventually another Wolverine movie will come out, he won't be wolverine. He said he is done with the character and another actor is going to become Wolverine.

[@morgothbloody7181]

​@@Kikiricki112024 😂

[@anki-11.11]

​​@@Kikiricki11he is the one and only Wolverine❤still now in 2024

[@sleeves1235]

I watched this a couple of times. ...you know how hard that is ?? He never stumbled or missed a beat. That was amazing

[@harveymilk3199]

Hugh: " I'M WOLVERINE!!! " Me: " You will always be "

[@deparneox4846]

Harvey Milk but Wolverine died :(