Hugh Jackman has found himself on the receiving end of some sledding from comedian Ricky Gervais.
The Australian actor, 56, who is currently in Australia over the Christmas holiday, took to social media this week to share a selfie of himself enjoying a dip in the pool.
In the photo, Hugh flashed a big smile as he leaned on the surface of the water and showed off his muscular, shirtless figure.
While many fans gushed over the smiling selfie, comedian Ricky, 63, took the opportunity to poke fun at the Hollywood star.
Ricky, who frequently goes viral online for his comical shirtless bathroom selfies, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to hilariously recreate Hugh’s own photograph.
He shared one of his iconic selfies showing himself half-submerged in the bath and making a comical expression while mocking Hugh’s own offer.
Hugh Jackman stands on the receiving end of a sled from comedian Ricky Gervais (pictured October 2022)
The Australian actor, 56, who is currently in Australia over the Christmas holiday, took to social media this week to share a selfie of himself enjoying a dip in the pool.
In the caption of the image, Ricky suggested it could be a separation at birth situation, writing: ‘Twinsies’, in a funny one-word sleigh.
Ricky’s cheeky response was met with a flood of comments from fans, with one follower hilariously suggesting the tongue-in-cheek posts could be turned into a movie script.
‘Hugh plays a fictional version of himself and you play his jealous brother who is also an actor,’ the follower began.
“You refuse to work with him your entire career, but then you get cast in a career-defining play and the star quits at the end of production and the producer gets Hugh to replace him.
Madness ensues when you are forced to work together. It all culminates in an actual improvised scene where you and Hugh argue on stage with characters, but they really talk about your strained relationship and say things you’ve both kept secret for decades. This is a winner.’
Another was equally excited about the pair’s prospect, commenting: “Two legends, one group.” Is this the start of a new superhero duo, Ricky?
Another summed up the feeling of many writing: ‘Wow my stomach hurts from laughing so much. This was too good! Thank you!’
Hugh is currently in Sydney with his children Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19, for Christmas and has caught up with several Australian friends during his trip.
Ricky, who frequently goes viral online for his comical shirtless bathroom selfies, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to hilariously recreate Hugh’s own photograph.
Ricky’s cheeky response was met with a flurry of comments from fans, with one follower suggesting they should make it into a movie (Ricky and Hugh are pictured in 2014).
He has been seen spending time with his close friends, including his personal trainer Michael Ryan, whom he has known for 30 years, and Gina Chick.
Hugh’s rumored Broadway star girlfriend Sutton Foster stayed in the US for Christmas.
She was spotted attending a Pilates class in Los Angeles while Hugh catches up with his friends and family in Australia.
It is unknown if Deb will join Hugh and his family in Australia for the Christmas holidays or if she will stay in the United States.
Hugh was reportedly planning to introduce his rumored new partner, Sutton, to his and Deborra-Lee Furness’ children Oscar and Ava over the festive period.
However, Deb allegedly “didn’t like the idea” and a source claimed she didn’t want a “blended” family Christmas.
“It’s a delicate balancing act and he feels that if anyone is going to spend less time with the kids this year, it’s him,” they added.
In September 2023, Hugh surprised his fans when he filed for divorce from Deb after nearly three decades of marriage.
Hugh was reportedly planning to introduce his rumored partner Sutton to his children Oscar and Ava, he and Deborra-Lee Furness, over Christmas, but his ex wasn’t “into” the idea.
“We have been fortunate to share nearly three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful and loving marriage,” the couple said in a joint statement at the time.
“Our journey is now changing and we have decided to part ways to pursue our individual growth.”
Months later, rumors began circulating that Hugh and Broadway star Sutton, 49, had become close, with inside sources telling PageSix that they are now “in love.”
“They are 100 percent together, they are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together,” a source told the publication.
‘They are still together. They do everything they can to hide it, but it is public knowledge.
Another source claimed that Hugh and Sutton are determined to make their relationship work and are keeping things low-key for the time being.
Hugh and Sutton took on the roles of Harold Hill and Marian Paroo in The Music Man, which ran from February 2022 to January 2023 at the Winter Garden Theater in Manhattan.