Celebrate Hugh Jackman’s birthday with a look back at some of his hottest photos from the 2000s

Happy Birthday, Hugh Jackman!

The multi-hyphenate Oscar nominee turns 55 on Oct. 12, 2023, and though the year has come with some changes for the star, there is still much to celebrate — like his ability to age gracefully.

Here, in celebration of Jackman’s milestone birthday, take a look back at some vintage photos of the actor from the early 2000s.

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Hugh Jackman in 2000

Quiet on the set! A suited-up Jackman films Swordfish in Ventura, California, in 2000.

Hugh Jackman in 2001

Sporting some very 2001 hair, Jackman sits with Jay Leno for a chat on The Tonight Show in L.A.

Hugh Jackman in 2000

The smile! The eyes! The unbuttoned shirt! Jackman is every bit the movie star at the New York City premiere of Coyote Ugly.

Hugh Jackman in 2001

Hugh Jackman in 2001. 

Just in his early 30s, Jackman is fresh-faced at the 2001 premiere of Swordfish in Los Angeles.

Hugh Jackman in the 2000s

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Hugh Jackman with Halle Berry and John Travolta in 2001

When it comes to this moment at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards in L.A., you had to be there, apparently.

Hugh Jackman and John Travolta in 2001

Hugh Jackman and Tom Cruise in 2001

Hugh Jackman in 2000

Hugh Jackman in the 2000s