Aishwarya Rai, often acclaimed as the most beautiful woman in the world, continues to enchant both fans and celebrities. Recently, Kim Kardashian dubbed her a “queen,” rekindling memories of an earlier praise from Australian actor Hugh Jackman. During his 2011 visit to India, where he was honored for his cinematic contributions, Jackman made a memorable impression with his charming remarks.
Accompanied by his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, Jackman was welcomed with a Lord Ganesha idol presented by the renowned actress Aishwarya Rai. In a witty and respectful gesture, Jackman thanked Aishwarya, saying, “Thank you, Aish. I was told I was going to be introduced by the most beautiful actress in the world and I thought it was going to be my wife. And I say that because I am a very smart man and also because my wife is sitting in the front row.”
His comment drew laughter and applause from the audience. Jackman continued, “But Aish, thank you very much. You are indeed a very beautiful actress. Not the most beautiful actress (pointing to his wife) but a very beautiful actress.” His playful yet respectful praise was well-received, with social media abuzz with positive reactions. Fans appreciated his diplomatic approach, with one noting, “You praise Ash, you win her heart and her fans. But you praise your wife in front of her you win all the women’s hearts.” Another fan commented, “Bro was saving himself from an argument,” highlighting Jackman’s charm and tact.
In addition to his admiration for Aishwarya, Jackman expressed his fandom for Shah Rukh Khan, saying, “I am a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan and I loved his film ‘My Name is Khan’. I want to do a sequel to this film and that will be called ‘My Name is Jackman and I am not a tourist’,” playfully referencing the famous line “My name is Khan and I am not a terrorist.”
As of now, Hugh Jackman remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, recently appearing in the release of ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ alongside Ryan Reynold
