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

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  • @Oscars
    @Oscars  Рік тому +1005

    Hugh 'Wolverine' Jackman Sings at the 81st Oscars ►► ua-cam.com/users/shortsUFTM9hXvRhM

    • @Lvetto
      @Lvetto Рік тому +4

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

    • @annettebauer3952
      @annettebauer3952 Рік тому +5

      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
      @nataliedelagrandiere4022 Рік тому +1

      This is Boeing.

    • @alri1054
      @alri1054 Рік тому +1

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

    • @annettebauer3952
      @annettebauer3952 Рік тому

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

  • @Falcon5ive
    @Falcon5ive Рік тому +10883

    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
      @Angelicwings1 Рік тому +171

      That’s our boi Hugh

    • @MeppoWHITE
      @MeppoWHITE Рік тому +172

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

    • @mariomascot
      @mariomascot Рік тому +67

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

    • @26jnaidu
      @26jnaidu Рік тому +45

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

    • @RachaelTownsend74
      @RachaelTownsend74 Рік тому +32

      Proud of our hugh❤

  • @MustangMike012
    @MustangMike012 2 роки тому +9827

    Hugh Jackman deserved an Oscar for hosting the Oscars. 🏆

  • @wynnie_margeaux
    @wynnie_margeaux 3 місяці тому +2402

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

  • @kwonjinju4468
    @kwonjinju4468 3 місяці тому +3830

    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
      @FedeKreibohm 3 місяці тому +83

      yes

    • @henna45
      @henna45 3 місяці тому +133

      get out of my mind!!

    • @DarkEye1993
      @DarkEye1993 3 місяці тому +69

      Stop expose me

    • @johnmurcott1273
      @johnmurcott1273 3 місяці тому +49

      He is the one and only huge jacked man for me

    • @PPYYMMLL
      @PPYYMMLL 3 місяці тому +39

      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.

  • @mamoruchiba86
    @mamoruchiba86 10 років тому +14233

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

    • @sportsmed77
      @sportsmed77 10 років тому +52

      Well said!

    • @inakilandechea8641
      @inakilandechea8641 7 років тому +13

      Hel A yup

    • @maxfrankow1238
      @maxfrankow1238 7 років тому +116

      How can one hate him? He's Wolverine!

    • @mamoruchiba86
      @mamoruchiba86 7 років тому +7

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

    • @sportsmed77
      @sportsmed77 7 років тому +40

      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.

  • @alexiarose2023
    @alexiarose2023 4 роки тому +5998

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

    • @theladywhosings4572
      @theladywhosings4572 3 роки тому +119

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

    • @jonideppu
      @jonideppu 3 роки тому +171

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

    • @melissajadeEM
      @melissajadeEM 3 роки тому +88

      Hugh Jackman started doing musical theatre long before he did movies

    • @soulcornflake1
      @soulcornflake1 3 роки тому +43

      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
      @paulsenesi5803 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

  • @nighthawk2203
    @nighthawk2203 5 років тому +4307

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

    • @tjwash2
      @tjwash2 5 років тому +35

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

    • @Breado2
      @Breado2 4 роки тому +6

      Dan Harmon?

    • @hellothere5843
      @hellothere5843 4 роки тому +11

      NPH does it every time he hosts, too.

    • @alexbrenner185
      @alexbrenner185 4 роки тому +3

      Him + Dan Harmon + Rob Schrab

    • @Siegfried1917
      @Siegfried1917 4 роки тому

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

  • @CinePresto
    @CinePresto 3 місяці тому +398

    This is the most theater kid thing ever

  • @peters6119
    @peters6119 2 роки тому +4257

    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
      @lepetitchat123 Рік тому +72

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

    • @poppyssnoopy5835
      @poppyssnoopy5835 Рік тому +24

      @@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
      @lepetitchat123 Рік тому +22

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

    • @graceandglamour11
      @graceandglamour11 Рік тому +6

      @@lepetitchat123 that makes A LOT of sense!!

    • @beverlycrawford7859
      @beverlycrawford7859 Рік тому +1

      ​@@lepetitchat123.

  • @katiestyles2064
    @katiestyles2064 4 роки тому +4078

    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
      @bk7212 2 роки тому +25

      Yes, he seems to be a really nice guy

    • @lezard2102
      @lezard2102 2 роки тому +32

      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
      @mattkrause1573 Рік тому +5

      He didn't see The Reader

  • @cierrafoy3604
    @cierrafoy3604 9 років тому +1580

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

  • @nandohuang
    @nandohuang 6 років тому +8576

    He's truly The Greatest Showman.

    • @ladygreyheart2012
      @ladygreyheart2012 5 років тому +51

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

    • @Luka1180
      @Luka1180 5 років тому +2

      @@martijnfrenks2738 No. It was already planned.

    • @sakuragiibanez4579
      @sakuragiibanez4579 5 років тому +3

      galing ni idol wolverine!!!

    • @heyheyheyheyheyhey76
      @heyheyheyheyheyhey76 5 років тому +22

      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
      @emilybarnes1226 4 роки тому +2

      Yes. Much loved...Greatest Showman. ❤️

  • @shivanidesai8347
    @shivanidesai8347 3 роки тому +1957

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

    • @ilb473
      @ilb473 2 роки тому +95

      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
      @SKL-n7r 29 днів тому +2

      نعم 😊👋✊🥳😍😁

  • @dannydoc1969
    @dannydoc1969 6 років тому +4400

    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
      @paulpolpiboon9535 5 років тому +21

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

    • @tildag.9809
      @tildag.9809 4 роки тому +20

      Don’t forget the serious wolverines movies

    • @nickslaughter
      @nickslaughter 4 роки тому +15

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

    • @jayrush01
      @jayrush01 4 роки тому +17

      and... hes a qualified sports teacher.

    • @whatevergoesforme5129
      @whatevergoesforme5129 4 роки тому +23

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

  • @almezheuz9959
    @almezheuz9959 3 місяці тому +1564

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

  • @timothy.p6128
    @timothy.p6128 10 років тому +8005

    He should win an oscar for best opening number

    • @grineisen1996
      @grineisen1996 10 років тому +142

      ***** 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
      @dosnostalgic 9 років тому +92

      massimosamurai
      The writers won an Emmy.

    • @svenhoek8635
      @svenhoek8635 9 років тому +73

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

    • @WalkingTaako42
      @WalkingTaako42 9 років тому +19

      svenhoek86 Do you know their names?

    • @phonesk8ter
      @phonesk8ter 9 років тому +13

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

  • @JayGamerShow
    @JayGamerShow 5 років тому +10046

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

  • @tropigirl88
    @tropigirl88 5 років тому +1989

    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
      @sachinvenugopal6926 4 роки тому +17

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

    • @TF2Fan101
      @TF2Fan101 4 роки тому +21

      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
      @benjaminjackson9449 3 роки тому +2

      @@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
      @Dirty20 3 роки тому

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

    • @emillyyelen5169
      @emillyyelen5169 3 роки тому

      @@Dirty20 dont be so naive...

  • @fr9714
    @fr9714 Рік тому +1164

    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.

    • @800Ms-k6n
      @800Ms-k6n 5 місяців тому +22

      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
      @liamphibia 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@800Ms-k6nSAY WHAAAAT!?

    • @AlexMorrise
      @AlexMorrise 2 місяці тому +4

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

    • @cindytartt4048
      @cindytartt4048 Місяць тому

      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?!

  • @CPPrince07
    @CPPrince07 10 років тому +6981

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

    • @ELStogs762
      @ELStogs762 10 років тому +264

      he also swam a sea of human excrement

    • @kideo_h
      @kideo_h 10 років тому +41

      ELStogs762 whoa shit you're right hahahaha XD

    • @jeramahia123
      @jeramahia123 10 років тому +200

      ... with an English accent.

    • @emilyroberts3832
      @emilyroberts3832 10 років тому +217

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

    • @reimahedgehog
      @reimahedgehog 10 років тому +166

      An Australian who plays a Canadian in America

  • @behshadmohebali6234
    @behshadmohebali6234 6 років тому +6682

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

    • @heromen3101
      @heromen3101 5 років тому +24

      And I am iron man

    • @bemotivated8443
      @bemotivated8443 5 років тому +14

      Hero Men I don’t care

    • @T-Ko0
      @T-Ko0 4 роки тому +10

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

    • @heyheyheyheyheyhey76
      @heyheyheyheyheyhey76 4 роки тому +19

      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
      @lieutenantnoa 4 роки тому +11

      And he is the greatest showman

  • @makwilson6575
    @makwilson6575 3 роки тому +3301

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

    • @Comrade_Jason
      @Comrade_Jason 2 роки тому +30

      It's the most amazing moment ever!

    • @SJKM
      @SJKM 2 роки тому +23

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

    • @biggyzinho
      @biggyzinho 2 роки тому +26

      and he will be again!

    • @rabronin
      @rabronin 2 роки тому +19

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

    • @Bruno-lo4cn
      @Bruno-lo4cn Рік тому +9

      You and Ryan Reynolds

  • @santividal9387
    @santividal9387 3 місяці тому +126

    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

  • @hsagiao123
    @hsagiao123 4 роки тому +1625

    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
      @Caidezes 4 роки тому +48

      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
      @bsunchine 4 роки тому +16

      He is WooooolVERIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE-AH

  • @pompidoudog
    @pompidoudog 7 років тому +2239

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

  • @TF2Fan101
    @TF2Fan101 4 роки тому +3640

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

    • @anintrovertwithinternetacc4388
      @anintrovertwithinternetacc4388 4 роки тому +26

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

    • @paulkyle
      @paulkyle 4 роки тому +9

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

    • @RocKsiJ
      @RocKsiJ 4 роки тому +11

      they actually asked him twice to come and he said no

    • @cindys.8864
      @cindys.8864 3 роки тому +13

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

    • @800Ms-k6n
      @800Ms-k6n 3 роки тому +27

      Hugh and Ryan Reynolds hosting the Oscars would be hilarious

  • @mareikedregger1513
    @mareikedregger1513 Рік тому +401

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

  • @PotterMarauder
    @PotterMarauder 9 років тому +4420

    He needs to host again. Hugh is the best XD

    • @dealerovski82
      @dealerovski82 8 років тому +16

      +KimPossible Hugh who?

    • @ballerinabreakdancer
      @ballerinabreakdancer 8 років тому +13

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

    • @yetmaybe2798
      @yetmaybe2798 8 років тому +3

      +KimPossible the best show in oscar forever

    • @smar2oo
      @smar2oo 8 років тому +18

      best oscars host ever

    • @secretninja247
      @secretninja247 8 років тому +11

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

  • @lraeb2007
    @lraeb2007 Рік тому +2369

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

    • @HughJackman-ob7ko
      @HughJackman-ob7ko 9 місяців тому +2

      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

  • @mariyumabid7330
    @mariyumabid7330 6 років тому +791

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

  • @scholargrrl
    @scholargrrl 3 місяці тому +64

    He deserved that standing ovation!

  • @johnathanruiz5115
    @johnathanruiz5115 5 років тому +2946

    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
      @mattwilkes2214 5 років тому +16

      He didn't write the song.

    • @ghouldishanimal
      @ghouldishanimal 5 років тому +46

      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_
      @JohnK_ 5 років тому +8

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

    • @mattwilkes2214
      @mattwilkes2214 5 років тому +47

      @@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
      @BroDanLP 4 роки тому +8

      Wait what? Dark Knight had 8 nominations for Oscars

  • @sebastiangiron3829
    @sebastiangiron3829 3 роки тому +1364

    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
      @cosettapessa6417 2 роки тому +9

      True 💯

    • @josefinabalatbat122
      @josefinabalatbat122 Рік тому +30

      @@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
      @gintalaivina5690 Рік тому +1

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

  • @nanditamondal1033
    @nanditamondal1033 5 років тому +5607

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

    • @hellovanite
      @hellovanite 4 роки тому +151

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

    • @gabedude68
      @gabedude68 4 роки тому +6

      @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
      @rizkamirlina1248 4 роки тому +19

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

    • @holiday07
      @holiday07 4 роки тому +1

      Ehem

    • @lucietinterova7305
      @lucietinterova7305 4 роки тому +1

      Cracks me every time 😂😂

  • @waelsouri6115
    @waelsouri6115 Рік тому +167

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

  • @rizkamirlina1248
    @rizkamirlina1248 4 роки тому +1506

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

    • @geckopecko
      @geckopecko 3 роки тому +8

      right lol

    • @KillerQueen_87
      @KillerQueen_87 2 роки тому +9

      Was looking for the Les Mis reference ^^

    • @eps3154
      @eps3154 2 роки тому +8

      This was her audition lol

  • @vabp8985
    @vabp8985 7 років тому +3277

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

    • @michaelkang3423
      @michaelkang3423 6 років тому +44

      Victor Bastos what a smart Oscar it is!

    • @williamnissen5083
      @williamnissen5083 6 років тому +145

      It even won an Emmy

    • @monkishtale9643
      @monkishtale9643 6 років тому +135

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

    • @momosaku16
      @momosaku16 5 років тому +37

      Hugh Gapman

    • @zoomfadel8170
      @zoomfadel8170 5 років тому +1

      I think the 2005 Oscars looked cheap too

  • @하양이-u4i
    @하양이-u4i 6 років тому +783

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

  • @VinCent-vk6wc
    @VinCent-vk6wc 3 місяці тому +139

    Hugh can really sing right off the bat like its nothing

  • @SaskiaLoomans
    @SaskiaLoomans 6 років тому +2100

    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.

  • @missdream7113
    @missdream7113 4 роки тому +2493

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

    • @Anna-bx2wm
      @Anna-bx2wm 3 роки тому +77

      Agreed she's amazing

    • @KevMcGuire
      @KevMcGuire 3 роки тому +86

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

    • @supertallarin3243
      @supertallarin3243 3 роки тому +30

      Almost stole the show.

    • @kpopfan1125
      @kpopfan1125 3 роки тому +6

      She had her chance ....

    • @womanofsubstance8735
      @womanofsubstance8735 3 роки тому +25

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

  • @sludgystarfish
    @sludgystarfish 6 років тому +1323

    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
      @The22on 5 років тому +2

      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
      @corakiart 5 років тому +6

      Hugh Jackman with Kermit. Better yet.

  • @mr_lagerkvist
    @mr_lagerkvist 2 місяці тому +18

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

  • @neroshin
    @neroshin 5 років тому +1169

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

    • @auroratariemiller-gunzales1959
      @auroratariemiller-gunzales1959 5 років тому +7

      Yes

    • @MuzzCat05
      @MuzzCat05 5 років тому +33

      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
      @RedCloudfield 4 роки тому +33

      @@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
      @derochannelph8460 4 роки тому +5

      Wolvie

    • @ellam76589
      @ellam76589 4 роки тому

      @@derochannelph8460on graham norton 😂😂

  • @matienazemy1382
    @matienazemy1382 2 роки тому +1306

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

    • @bradleyscarton3931
      @bradleyscarton3931 2 роки тому +85

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

    • @mattkrause1573
      @mattkrause1573 Рік тому +29

      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

  • @vickyg6182
    @vickyg6182 4 роки тому +440

    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
      @jumpieva 2 роки тому +15

      and those are the gone days....

    • @mockingjay5094
      @mockingjay5094 2 роки тому +3

      @@jumpieva perfect

    • @TedExpo1
      @TedExpo1 2 роки тому +5

      Great comment. My favorite Oscar host ever.

    • @walterbenavides9529
      @walterbenavides9529 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @danialgibson340
    @danialgibson340 Рік тому +75

    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.

  • @FearlessStar1000
    @FearlessStar1000 9 років тому +3594

    This must've been his audition tape for Les Miserables

    • @Luis360Absotol
      @Luis360Absotol 9 років тому +20

      I have to agree with that

    • @karmicobsession1636
      @karmicobsession1636 9 років тому +78

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

    • @doc_paradise7652
      @doc_paradise7652 9 років тому +26

      ***** oh irony, such a stranger

    • @sammi_jpg
      @sammi_jpg 9 років тому +32

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

    • @karmicobsession1636
      @karmicobsession1636 9 років тому +5

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

  • @kezkezooie8595
    @kezkezooie8595 7 років тому +408

    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
      @ghouldishanimal 5 років тому +2

      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!

  • @boah1668
    @boah1668 5 років тому +427

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

    • @Thelivingliv
      @Thelivingliv 3 роки тому

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

  • @karupe9982
    @karupe9982 3 місяці тому +50

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

  • @MildManNerd
    @MildManNerd 7 років тому +2102

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

    • @cf2167
      @cf2167 6 років тому

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

    • @elijjajangmyeon
      @elijjajangmyeon 6 років тому

      MildManNerd
      *RELATABLE*

    • @adampalmer7387
      @adampalmer7387 6 років тому

      What a goofball

    • @MizSazz
      @MizSazz 5 років тому

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

  • @jeramahia123
    @jeramahia123 10 років тому +323

    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
      @ROXAS8514 10 років тому

    • @ParArdua
      @ParArdua 2 роки тому +1

      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
      @Fune-r9w Місяць тому

      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.

  • @idontdomarigolds
    @idontdomarigolds 5 років тому +1463

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

    • @bartoszkrol717
      @bartoszkrol717 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @John-ro1iv
      @John-ro1iv 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @TRHardware
    @TRHardware 4 місяці тому +25

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

  • @sps9491
    @sps9491 Рік тому +305

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

  • @jozephcasta6781
    @jozephcasta6781 9 років тому +718

    He deserves the Oscar for his opening great !!!!!

    • @AndersRDH
      @AndersRDH 9 років тому +91

      +Jozeph Casta Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab, Ben Schwartz, William Ross and John Kimbrough won an Emmy for writing it.

    • @sammbci
      @sammbci 7 років тому +5

      Harmon said on Harmontown that they were just going ballistic watching him nail it.

  • @thegamingsushicat5349
    @thegamingsushicat5349 2 роки тому +562

    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
      @Scottie_S Рік тому +17

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

    • @Duomaxwell02M
      @Duomaxwell02M 10 місяців тому +7

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

    • @cjsheu
      @cjsheu 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @ScapoloMichael
      @ScapoloMichael 9 місяців тому +5

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

    • @pardingo
      @pardingo 8 місяців тому +5

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

  • @Thundermonkey01
    @Thundermonkey01 3 місяці тому +12

    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.

  • @dontcallmewave
    @dontcallmewave 8 років тому +191

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

  • @LoganyLogan
    @LoganyLogan 8 років тому +5286

    The best opening number!

    • @victorzambrano2910
      @victorzambrano2910 8 років тому +7

      +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
      @LoganyLogan 8 років тому +3

      Un abrazo bro!

    • @killamankey
      @killamankey 7 років тому +2

      Logan y Logan a

    • @josuemunoz785
      @josuemunoz785 7 років тому +1

      Logan y Logan una leyenda frente a otra

    • @jayalichy6258
      @jayalichy6258 7 років тому +2

      Logan y Logan yes totally agree

  • @lilymoss-yerg9666
    @lilymoss-yerg9666 6 років тому +1742

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

    • @Siyestrietza
      @Siyestrietza 6 років тому +60

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

    • @lizythewizzmeow2621
      @lizythewizzmeow2621 6 років тому +33

      Because they originally were supposed to but had schedule conflicts lol

    • @lilymoss-yerg9666
      @lilymoss-yerg9666 6 років тому +8

      lizythewizz meow I just need this to happen

    • @lizythewizzmeow2621
      @lizythewizzmeow2621 6 років тому +11

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

    • @dahianaredondo9208
      @dahianaredondo9208 5 років тому +3

      yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

  • @anniecramer3948
    @anniecramer3948 Рік тому +66

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

    • @lovvingd
      @lovvingd 10 місяців тому

      Hello Annie
      How are you doing today?

    • @HughJackman-ob7ko
      @HughJackman-ob7ko 9 місяців тому

      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

  • @mariajpinero
    @mariajpinero 11 років тому +185

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

  • @stevenmage8504
    @stevenmage8504 3 роки тому +304

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

  • @LordShaitaan
    @LordShaitaan 9 років тому +1022

    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
      @AegisNova 8 років тому +14

      I believe her voice is classically trained.

    • @timhunter9804
      @timhunter9804 8 років тому +13

      +LordShaitaan did you not watch les mis?

    • @LordShaitaan
      @LordShaitaan 8 років тому +1

      nope

    • @xxes11xx
      @xxes11xx 8 років тому

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

    • @LordShaitaan
      @LordShaitaan 8 років тому +3

      xxes11xx
      nah cause Hugh is a real jackass ;)

  • @kums777
    @kums777 3 місяці тому +9

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

  • @genesis1720ify
    @genesis1720ify 2 роки тому +198

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

    • @greggroll9987
      @greggroll9987 2 роки тому +20

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

    • @800Ms-k6n
      @800Ms-k6n 4 місяці тому +3

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

  • @alexandraburton232
    @alexandraburton232 8 років тому +485

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

    • @shrishtyvardhan
      @shrishtyvardhan 8 років тому +8

      which is wierd because Niel was equally good if not better

    • @alexandraburton232
      @alexandraburton232 8 років тому +8

      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
      @alexandraburton232 8 років тому +2

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

    • @pvtrichter8816
      @pvtrichter8816 7 років тому

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

  • @isasch123
    @isasch123 8 років тому +201

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

  • @hg-oz5ui
    @hg-oz5ui 2 місяці тому +8

    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

  • @karacallum1748
    @karacallum1748 9 років тому +126

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

  • @paulwaggersck7829
    @paulwaggersck7829 11 років тому +174

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

  • @adamhenley8295
    @adamhenley8295 3 роки тому +650

    Knowing this was filmed before Les Miserables - you could already see the chemistry ❤️

    • @timsimms412
      @timsimms412 3 роки тому +16

      just had to look it up

    • @Kalani_Saiko
      @Kalani_Saiko 2 роки тому +28

      Hugh Jackman did musical theatre long before television and movies

    • @OllieDunn06
      @OllieDunn06 8 місяців тому

      @@Kalani_SaikoI think he means the chemistry between him and anne

  • @afaris88
    @afaris88 2 місяці тому +7

    Dude really can sing & dance. What an actor.

  • @joiesme
    @joiesme 10 років тому +400

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

  • @kevinashley478
    @kevinashley478 2 роки тому +1798

    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
      @mockingjay5094 2 роки тому +9

      Well said

    • @mozdaboz
      @mozdaboz 2 роки тому +17

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

    • @womanofsubstance8735
      @womanofsubstance8735 2 роки тому +43

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

    • @n1ght851
      @n1ght851 2 роки тому +13

      I disagree this performance is how broadway is.

    • @ann-mariecordner9756
      @ann-mariecordner9756 2 роки тому +9

      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.

  • @giselacappiello9110
    @giselacappiello9110 2 роки тому +1237

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

    • @zeithqueen5044
      @zeithqueen5044 2 роки тому +48

      He is the only one I can trust

    • @CreationK.
      @CreationK. 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @ParArdua
      @ParArdua 2 роки тому +25

      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
      @danfromnewwie 2 роки тому +2

      You're probably right.👍

    • @AnasCreativeCorner
      @AnasCreativeCorner Рік тому

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

  • @johnjoshuasulit3260
    @johnjoshuasulit3260 2 місяці тому +13

    this is hosting with class! not putting anyone in the hot seat!

  • @sarthaknayak3849
    @sarthaknayak3849 8 років тому +837

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

    • @TheGhostPanel
      @TheGhostPanel 8 років тому +15

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

    • @Klespyrian
      @Klespyrian 8 років тому +14

      Hugh Jackman didn't need an audition

    • @Klespyrian
      @Klespyrian 8 років тому +51

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

  • @megblue1
    @megblue1 8 років тому +386

    and at 4:59 was the time the director of les miserables had an epiphany of who he should cast in the movie.

  • @jesusthroughmary
    @jesusthroughmary 9 років тому +403

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

  • @skrrskrr
    @skrrskrr Рік тому +31

    I keep coming back to this all the time. That duet is so wonderful, I actually want a Frost/Nixon romantic musical.

  • @deeep9999
    @deeep9999 8 років тому +68

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

  • @mcatherinew4779
    @mcatherinew4779 6 років тому +1085

    Hugh is just such a talented passionate artiste!!

  • @zjapp
    @zjapp 7 років тому +561

    When the oscars still had class

  • @COOCHIEnera
    @COOCHIEnera 3 місяці тому +12

    7:08 gives me goosebumps after watching Deadpool and Wolverine

  • @kirasky1099
    @kirasky1099 3 роки тому +723

    Both are great singers but OMG Anne Hathaway could really sing high notes. Very Beautiful.

    • @moryan6447
      @moryan6447 Рік тому +36

      More and more I appreciate her talent as an actress and very, very good singer.

  • @jacqwinseditz
    @jacqwinseditz 2 роки тому +372

    The best oscar monologue period. Anne was amazing 👏 Hugh is such a graceful performer. The ending has a separate fan base.

    • @Scottie_S
      @Scottie_S Рік тому +12

      When Hugh scooped her up, and took her on stage I didn't know what the hell was going on, but when Anne started singing, I sat back and enjoyed it so immensely! My God! What a lovely voice she has!

  • @johncruise1395
    @johncruise1395 7 років тому +92

    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.

  • @sleeves1235
    @sleeves1235 Рік тому +17

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

  • @haikal6461
    @haikal6461 6 років тому +374

    And almost 10 years after this, The Greatest Showman released

    • @800Ms-k6n
      @800Ms-k6n 4 місяці тому

      Yep, and the producer of The Greatest Showman was the producer of this Oscar show. It was his idea to make Jackman as PT Barnum

  • @_k.g
    @_k.g 2 роки тому +355

    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
      @yasseford Рік тому +12

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

    • @DarkPa1adin
      @DarkPa1adin Рік тому

      They prefer to have a slap

    • @julielee2596
      @julielee2596 8 місяців тому

      😅😅😅😊😊😊😊😊😊 7:45

    • @800Ms-k6n
      @800Ms-k6n 8 місяців тому +3

      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
      @00chla50 8 місяців тому

      When is NPH not interested in doing a musical number? @@800Ms-k6n

  • @charlie7329
    @charlie7329 9 років тому +1680

    That's a nice blue and black dress Anne has on.

  • @baznama
    @baznama 2 місяці тому +3

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

  • @seymourbutz5353
    @seymourbutz5353 8 років тому +176

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

  • @woodbae8698
    @woodbae8698 4 роки тому +1329

    Its 2020 and still the best opening in Oscar history

    • @murilo4052
      @murilo4052 4 роки тому +7

      I agree

    • @Jjlinny
      @Jjlinny 4 роки тому +1

      You forgot Ellen. But yh, this is good

    • @jeanphilippelimet8836
      @jeanphilippelimet8836 4 роки тому +2

      I agree

    • @maria-by3df
      @maria-by3df 4 роки тому +2

      it will always ve the best one.

    • @TF2Fan101
      @TF2Fan101 4 роки тому +4

      Jjlinny 2345 I’d argue Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin were good hosts. So was Billy Crystal.

  • @shunleiyuparaung7496
    @shunleiyuparaung7496 6 років тому +202

    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
      @anki-11.11 2 місяці тому

      Well he is an Aussie❤they all are talented

  • @Wjackson63
    @Wjackson63 4 місяці тому +8

    I said it before and I’ll say it again and I’ve been watching the Oscar’s since I was six years old and this was one of the best Oscar opening performances ever