Hugh Jackman Breaks Surgeon's Orders To Sing In 'The Greatest Showman'

Let’s talk about Hugh Jackman, folks. Turns out, the guy’s not just a rule-follower. He recently showcased his rebellious side when he went against his surgeon's advice to belt out a tune for his latest film, The Greatest Showman. It’s no secret that Hugh is all about his craft, and this move just reinforces how committed he is to his work.

Now, Hugh has been incredibly open about his battle with skin cancer. Following a surgery to remove a cancerous spot from his nose, his doctor was pretty clear: “No singing for you, buddy.” But Hugh? He wasn’t having it. In a Facebook post, the 49-year-old shared, “I had 80 stitches in my nose, and my doctor said, ‘You’re not allowed to sing.’” But as we all know, Hugh Jackman doesn’t mess around when it comes to his art.

Against All Odds: Hugh Sings Anyway

Hugh couldn’t resist the urge to sing, and the video of him doing just that went viral. In it, he’s seen singing “From Now On” with the cast. Don’t worry, though—this was just a fun little jam session. By the time filming rolled around, he was all healed up. And let’s be honest, Hugh’s dedication is nothing short of inspiring. He captioned the clip, “Sorry (not sorry) to my surgeon. He told me not to sing. I did it anyway. And after… I ran back to get restitched. Worth it!” Fans can judge for themselves when they watch the film in theaters tomorrow.

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Jackman’s Journey with Skin Cancer

Hugh has faced skin cancer challenges since his diagnosis back in November 2013, and he’s been nothing but transparent with his fans about it. Earlier this year, he reassured everyone that he was doing “fine” after another treatment. As a father of two, he’s also been an advocate for sun safety, encouraging others to take precautions. His Instagram posts often carry the message “#wearsunscreen,” reminding people to protect themselves.

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Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent body checks and amazing doctors, all is well. Looks worse with the dressing on than off. I swear! #wearsunscreen

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Hugh spoke candidly about his condition during a Live! appearance earlier this year. “It’s a basal cell carcinoma, everything’s fine. It is skin cancer, but the least dangerous form of it,” he said. “So, it’s just something I have to deal with after being an Aussie with English parents, growing up in Australia. It’s sort of the new normal for me.” His positivity and openness have earned him even more admiration from fans worldwide. Stay strong, Hugh!