Deadpool & Wolverine star Hugh Jackman recently broke down in tears as he celebrated his latest box-office success amid a difficult time following his separation from his wife.
Just ten months after splitting from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, the Australian actor couldn’t hold back his tears upon discovering that his latest film, Deadpool & Wolverine, had skyrocketed to the number one spot worldwide.
In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram, Hugh is seen sitting in his car, reading the fantastic news on his phone.
As the reality of the achievement sinks in, happy tears begin to flow, and Hugh is visibly moved, wiping away the droplets as he takes a deep, emotional breath.
In a different post, Jackman wrote in the caption, “Wolverine and Deadpool is the #1 movie in the world. Thank you ALL!”
Deadpool & Wolverine has raked in a record-breaking $211 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend and $438.3 million worldwide as of writing, surpassing all industry expectations.
Hugh’s children, Oscar and Ava, played a pivotal role in his decision to reprise his iconic Marvel superhero role.
Inspired by a conversation with them, he returned to the big screen as Wolverine, despite previously stating he was done with the character.
Earlier, Jackman told The Daily Telegraph, “I had been talking to my kids about, ‘what do you want to do with your life? What is it you want to do if you could do anything?’
“And I thought I should ask that of myself if I could do anything – and I am super lucky in that in many ways I can ask myself that question – what would it be?”
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine is currently playing in theatres.
