Hugh Jackman: I Was The Leech and The Vulture!
November 26th, 2008
Hugh Jackman has defended himself against ongoing rumors questioning his sexuality, despite being married to wife Deborra-Lee Furness for 12 years, admitting he used to be the worst kind of straight guy.
During an interview with MTV News, the ‘Australia’ star talks about the rumors saying, Come on. No, it’s ridiculous. I just think the whole idea of judging someone based on their sexuality is ridiculous. In Australia, we’re much easier on all those fronts. I was playing a gay guy. I actually took it as a compliment.
He continues, “I probably shouldn’t be saying this, but I remember when I was about 19, me and my mate used to go to these dance parties which were 80 percent gay guys, 18 percent girls who were sick of heterosexual guys hitting on them, and then vultures like me and my mate. We would go there until 2 in the morning, when the girls were really drunk and wishing they weren’t with 80 percent gay guys.”
When asked if he was the the worst kind of straight guy, Jackman responded, “The worst! The leech! The vulture!”
Watch the interview below.